Knowledge is power and we want the most powerful principals in the world. We believe every student deserves an informed, connected, and engaged principal — and we’re here to help. AWSP strives to be the principal’s best friend. If it’s a resource or information you need, we want to be the first place you look.
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AWSP Board
AWSP is governed by a 27-member Board of Directors that includes the AWSP president, president-elect and past president; the component board presidents and officers; AWSP executive staff; and liaisons from other K-12 education agencies and associations. The board president rotates among elementary, middle and high school component boards. Board meetings are held quarterly around the state.
WSPEF Board
In 1982, AWSP created the Washington School Principals’ Education Foundation (WSPEF), a nonprofit foundation that oversees student leadership activities, outdoor learning centers and professional development services. WPSEF is governed by a board of directors made up of active and retired principals. Meetings are held quarterly in locations around the state.
Grade-Level Leadership Committees
Our Grade Level Leadership Committees (GLLCs) are dedicated to improving education in Washington by supporting principals in their leadership roles, enhancing their professional image, and fostering positive relationships with teachers. We advocate for the conditions needed for effective leadership, promote professional growth, offer quality student programs, and represent our members’ views to government and educational organizations.
Check Out Our Blog
From book summaries to events and everything in between, the AWSP Blog is the place to go for the latest news!
- The Magic in Our Schools: Humanity, Hope, and the Power of Connection Dameon Brown, Professional Learning Coordinator, AWSP Oct 13, 2025 Over the last few weeks, I’ve had the privilege of visiting eight incredible schools across our state to present them with their School on the Rise banners and certificates, and each visit has filled my heart in ways I didn’t expect. You can’t walk into these buildings without feeling the energy… that mix of purpose, pride, and pure joy that lives in every hallway, classroom, and gym.
Read Our Newsletters
We know not everyone is able to read each e-newsletter or email we send out. Bookends is one more way of keeping you in the loop “in case you missed it.” We send it twice per year – once in the fall and once in the spring. (The newsletter “bookends” the year, so to speak!) Take it with you on a plane, to a game, to the beach, or anywhere else you might have a moment to check out what your professional association is doing to grow, support, and sustain school leaders in Washington state.
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We pride ourselves on high-quality media to provide you with the latest news, tips & tricks, and school and principal highlights to keep you connected with AWSP.