WASA provides ongoing, in-depth professional learning opportunities for every member.
Members benefit from a supportive community of professional leaders working to provide and sustain a positive impact on legislative and community leaders.
WASA believes the commitment of resources to the education and welfare of children is an investment in quality of our future.
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December 9 | Virtual Join WASA for a complimentary Lunch and Learn session featuring Tara Thomas, Government Affairs Manager at AASA. Tara will provide valuable insights into the education priorities expected in the 119th Congress and the Trump Administration, highlighti
Deadline: December 20 AWSP and WASA are thrilled to announce an opportunity to present at our annual Summer Conference for educational leaders on June 22-24, 2025 in Spokane! The call for presenters is now open.
December 3 | Virtual This complimentary event focuses on enhancing the capacity of all women leaders to support one another and increase the number of women thriving in leadership positions. Join us Tuesday, December 3 12–1 p.m. for an action-packed hour of learning.
December 10 | Virtual Don't miss this opportunity to learn with Peter DeWitt and Michael Nelson as they share insights about the recent publication of their book “Leading with Intention.” This conference is VIRTUAL.
October – April | Virtual Join WASA, in partnership with Stevens Clay, for guidance on key legal issues. Topics include collaborating with legal counsel, compliance with OPMA and PRA, labor disputes and strikes, reducing district liability, and school discipline.
February 4 | Virtual From navigating the upcoming political season to communicating fiscal complexities to building stronger relationships with labor, join us for a Lunch and Learn series focused on communications and leadership.
December 11 | Virtual Join us in three-component, complimentary Lunch and Learn series to learn more about legislative advocacy, WASA's legislative platform, and a 2025 session preview. Facilitated by Dan Steele.
January 11 & 12 | Seatac In response to your feedback, WASA, WSSDA, and WASBO are excited to announce a new location, new format, and new timing for the Annual Legislative Conference.
Throughout the 2024 Legislative Session, Assistant Executive Director Dan Steele will be posting short, informative podcast episodes on a regular basis. This podcast focuses on key legislative issues to keep WASA members informed of hot topics and emerging conversations in Olympia.
Listen to the most recent podcasts directly below.
Also listen to Previous episodes
The final week of the 2024 Session has arrived. Final Budgets are ready to go and "trailer" bills are being adopted.
Budget are out and being adopted. As we pass the opposite house fiscal committee cutoff and approach the opposite house floor cutoff action continues to be fast and furious--with 9 days remaining.
The 2024 Session has hit the homestretch! Budgets have been released--which fail to adequately provide for K-12. We have 2 weeks to positively impact!
House of origin cutoff has arrived and action moves to the opposite house. Key K-12 bills are on the move and Budgets are next on the agenda!
Major cutoff dates have passed, with key K-12 priorities advancing. Next up: budgets!
Washington Association of School Administrators
WASA is committed to the development of quality education through professional leadership.
Members benefit from a supportive community of professional leaders working to provide and sustain a positive impact on legislative and community leaders to meet the demands of school administrators in Washington State.
WASA offers four flexible Membership options.
Learn more or become a member.
WASA thanks our Corporate Partners. Their support of our organization enables us to provide valuable professional development opportunities. Many of our corporate partners engage in local community and school activities and programs. Their commitment to youth is appreciated.