Join us for the AWSP Spring Forum on May 1, 2025, from 4:00 to 5:30 P.M., where you'll connect with fellow school leaders and dive into breakout sessions designed to uplift, inform, and energize your leadership practice.
This year's event features eight dynamic breakout sessions from educators across the state — including a powerful session led by the 2024-25 Washington State Principals and Assistant Principals of the Year. You’ll leave with fresh ideas, practical strategies, and renewed purpose for leading through the end of the year and into the future. Register now!
🏁 Finish Strong: Energizing Yourself and Your Staff for the End of the Year
Presented by Cindy Sholtys-Cromwell, Principal, Kelso Virtual Academy
Reignite your leadership as the school year winds down. Learn strategies to support your well-being, boost staff morale, and close the year with clarity and joy.
🎤 Let Students Lead: The AWSL Experience
Presented by James Layman, Director, AWSL
Explore how AWSL fosters student voice, leadership, and belonging. Get inspired by the power of students driving change within inclusive school communities.
🌲 Beyond the Classroom: Cultivating Leadership and Learning at Cispus and Outdoor Schools
Presented by Greg Barker, Managing Director, WSPEF
Discover how outdoor education can boost SEL, environmental literacy, and leadership development. Perfect for those curious about taking learning outside the walls.
🤝 Your Contract, Your Voice: How Strong Contracts Support Principal Leadership
Presented by Dr. Scott Seaman, Executive Director, AWSP
Get tools and guidance on strengthening principal voice through collective leadership, data-informed advocacy, and district engagement.
🔁 Round Two Breakout Sessions
🏫 We Thought of You When We Made This Place: Designing Inclusive Schools
Presented by Cathi Davis, Principal, Ruby Bridges Elementary
Learn from an award-winning leader about redesigning systems for full inclusion, universal design, and building a true community of belonging.
📈 Marrying PLCs and Student Growth Goals
Presented by Chelsea Gallagher, Principal, Mt. Spokane High School
Transform compliance into impact by aligning PLCs and student growth goals. Gain strategies for meaningful collaboration and measurable improvement.
🔄 Barriers Are Optional: Create the Systems Your Students Need
Presented by Terry Jess, Assistant Principal, Juanita High School
Hear how one school created innovative support systems — including an in-house family center and a flex academy — without waiting on district-level changes.
🤖 Human-Centered AI: Using AI to Build and Foster Relationships
Presented by Dr. James West, Assistant Principal, Cascade Elementary
Learn practical ways AI can support your relationships with students and staff, making space for empathy and personalized leadership.
🔗 Ready to join us? Register now to reserve your spot and choose your breakout sessions!