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AWSP is heartbroken to announce the sudden and unexpected passing of AWSP Membership Coordinator, Annalee Braley. Annalee has been a part of our AWSP family for nearly 32 years. She started at AWSP at just 20 years old back in 1989. She's filled many roles over the years, but in each one she has been committed our members and school leaders across the state. Annalee's hearty laugh, sense of humor, and unmatched work ethic will never be forgotten.

Weekly special education and Section 504 resources from Abby Bowers, Capital Region ESD 113's Director of Special Programs.

In this episode of AWSP News, we discuss AWSL's Reimagining Recess, Washington Principal article contributions, professional learning opportunities, our all-new “Level-Up Your Leadership” series, our new upcoming series: Becoming a Culturally-Competent School Leader NOW, WASA's new Aspiring Central Office Leadership Academy, the United States Senate Youth Program Scholarship opportunity for high school juniors and seniors, and sad news regarding our family here at AWSP.

Students in foster care often face academic and social/emotional/behavioral challenges beyond those experienced by their non-foster care peers. When students are connected with a caring adult, are attending school regularly, and have the supports they need, they are more likely to be successful in school and in life. Establishing a building point of contact will support coordination of resources and facilitate compliance with state and federal laws related to students in foster care.

As Washington State considers future funding for outdoor education, there is no better time to have your voice be heard!  The Center for Economic and Business Research (CEBR) is working on behalf of the Washington State Legislature to learn more about the outdoor education opportunities currently being offered to students (if any), as well as your desires for the future.