Washington State School Directors' Association

La Conner School District increased student math achievement by 20 percentage points in one year. La Conner’s School Board was WSSDA’s 2023 Board of the Year for Small Districts. Learn how they supported this dramatic change in the fall issues of WSSDA’s DIRECT magazine: https://lnkd.in/ghEScqYq #wssda #schooldirectors #schoolboards

Remember to vote in WSSDA and SBE elections! ?Voting closes Oct. 16 for WSSDA and State Board of Election seats. School directors, look for the anonymized, unique ballot link that was emailed to you. To learn about the candidates, visit wssda.org/elections. Link: https://lnkd.in/gYm86yZu #wssdaelections #schooldirectors #sbeelections

What is free speech, and what is disruptive to learning? With the fall elections approaching, school leaders may face questions of free speech and censorship while trying to maintain a positive learning environment. Two school law attorneys highlight the do’s and don’ts of regulating political speech in schools in this helpful blog. Link: https://lnkd.in/gkFimhgJ #wssda #schooldirectors #schoolboards

How can you legally handle a disturbance in a public meeting? Understanding school law helps school directors fulfill their role. WSSDA introduces directors to legal topics through the guide “The Basics of School Law.” Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gQRJEJGr #wssda #schooldirectors #schoolboards

Are you a new school director? Join us Oct. 15 for the New Director Network online meeting. This is a series of free monthly webinars to help newly elected board members grow their expertise. Register for the series: https://lnkd.in/gHVDAUSz #wssdaeducation #newschooldirectors

Hear from Microsoft Education’s Director of Worldwide Azure Solution Strategy, Joe Brazier, during the AI Innovation Summit! Joe collaborates with the Education Industry to shape the future of Data & Generative AI. With a background in Special Education, he focuses on technology access for students with diverse needs. Joe's work emphasizes equity and inclusion in education through presentations and support. Summit West: Oct. 16-18 in SeaTac. Summit East: Oct. 17-19 in Spokane. Register now: waesd.org/AI-Summit #wssda #educationAI #educationinnovation #schooldirectors

October 23 from 5-6 p.m. – Mark your calendars!?Join us for the Federal Relations Network (FRN) meeting. FRN is a joint undertaking with the National School Boards Association (NSBA). It provides a communication network among NSBA, WSSDA government relations staff, and FRN members in each congressional district. Any school director can participate in any virtual or in-person FRN meetings throughout the year. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gfVuUt9k

Last call for early-bird registration for the 2024 WSSDA Annual Conference! Lock in the discounted rate before tomorrow. This year's conference will be held at the Spokane Convention Center and Davenport Grand on November 21-23. Join us for inspiring keynote speakers, informative workshops and networking opportunities with education leaders from across Washington state. Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/gx4h-UvM #wssdaAC #schooldirectors

Nationwide, only one in three 4th graders performs proficiently in reading. In this series on literacy, learn what other states are doing to strengthen reading instruction and hear from reading experts. Link:https://lnkd.in/gipJvXN9 #wssda #schoolboards #schooldirectors #Literacy

School directors near ELMA or OLYMPIA: Two learning experiences are available Oct. 1 and Oct. 4. Get all the details on our events calendar: https://wssda.org/events/