Washington State School Directors' Association

A policy change can nudge more high school students to take advanced courses. Learn more in this article on “Leveling Up": https://lnkd.in/g8h_w4_S #wssda #schooldirectors #schoolpolicy #advancedcurriculum

Join us for inspiring keynote speaker Jeff Utecht, an educator, consultant and author who shares insights into the intersection between education and technology. Register now for the WSSDA Annual Conference at the Spokane Convention Center and Davenport Grand on November 21-23. Gain perspective at informative workshops with education leaders from across Washington state. Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/gx4h-UvM #wssdaAC #schooldirectors #schoolboards

Skills for an Effective School Board Member. Newly elected board members must quickly master many skills. Rick Maloney, University Place School Board director, WSSDA board member and author, shares insights into necessary individual skills and how to contribute to collective governance in his recent National School Boards Association article. Link: https://lnkd.in/gwVRj8Hf #wssda #schooldirectors #boardsmanship

What do you need to know to be an effective school director? WSSDA offers Board Boot Camp in-person at the Annual Conference every November and regionally throughout the year. There are also virtual learning modules on everything from digging into district data to legal responsibilities and community engagement. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gFMSTtG8 #wssdaeducation #schooldirectors #boardbootcamp

“Equity is a complex word. Educational equity makes our work clear.” Learn how Kelso School District defines educational equity and their roadmap to their goal of 100% graduation. Kelso’s School board was WSSDA’s 2023 Board of the Year, Medium District. Read on in the fall issue of DIRECT magazine: https://lnkd.in/ghEScqYq #wssda #schooldirectors #schoolboards

What happens when a school district budget exceeds available resources? Learn about the role of binding conditions and financial oversight for districts facing financial trouble in this WSSDA online article. Link: https://lnkd.in/gadCxRHt #wssda #schooldirectors #schoolfinance

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