About AWSP

Welcome to the Association of Washington School Principals (AWSP), dedicated to the support and development of school leaders across Washington state. Since 1972, AWSP has been committed to empowering principals and assistant principals through professional learning, advocacy, and a vibrant network of peers. Our mission is to ensure that every student in Washington benefits from strong, effective school leadership. Join us in fostering educational excellence and creating positive, lasting impacts in our schools and communities.

AWSP Mission

Supporting all principals and the principalship in the education of each and every student.

AWSP Equity Statement

Educational disparities based on race, economics and other dimensions of difference are eliminated. Positive school outcomes are distributed equitably across all demographic and identity groups.

Grow

Partner with other organizations to identify, recruit, and develop future school leaders with a focus on underrepresented groups.

Support

Equip school leaders with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to foster positive school culture, build equitable systems, and lead learning in their respective contexts and communities.

Sustain

Sustain school leaders in their capacity to be effective long-term leaders, specifically in highly impacted schools where strong and consistent leadership is needed most.

Protect

Protect school leaders both personally and professionally through legal support, advocacy efforts, and statewide representation. 

Association Boards

Amazing principals from all across the state serve on our boards and guide our work. AWSP is made up of two separate entities, our membership organization and our 501(c)3 Washington School Principals’ Education Foundation. Both boards meet together to ensure our association is healthy, striving, and focused on the right work.

Grade Level Committees

Sometimes, a principal is a principal. Other times, each level faces unique challenges with different initiatives and legislation. Our Grade Level Leadership Committees (GLLCs) help us sort that all out and ensure principals from each level and every corner of the state have a voice and representation.

The AWSP Member Handbook

New for 2025 this handbook is your guide to all things AWSP! From member benefits to Framework information, plus a jam-packed Sur-THRIVE-al Guide to support you through the year, this handbook is a reference you will want to refer back to time and time again.