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Launching School Leadership Network

Are you in your first or second year at a new school?

If you’re a new or newly assigned leader, this series is for you! Gain the tools, support, and confidence you need to lead with purpose—right from day one. Connect with a statewide network of peers and mentors to build momentum, grow your leadership, and strengthen your school community.

Dates, Locations, and Topics

All sessions will take place at AWSP Headquarters in Olympia, WA.

Each session will be one and half days:
Day 1: 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Day 2: 8:00 - 11:30 a.m.


Stage 1 | All Cleared for Liftoff

August 7-8, 2025 | 9 clock hours
 
  • Start off the school year with a blast
  • Plan your first 100 days with clarity and confidence
  • Build relational trust with students, staff, and families
  • Assess climate, culture, and potential chaos

Stage 2 | Strengthening Your Systems

November 17-18, 2025 | 9 clock hours

  • Evaluate and improve building-wide systems and culture
  • Shift from surviving to thriving in your leadership role
  • Maximize classroom observations and instructional feedback
  • Reflect on your leadership and build ongoing evidence

Stage 3 | To Infinity and Beyond

March 2-3, 2026 | 9 clock hours

  • Navigate evaluation season with clarity— for yourself and your staff
  • Use data to guide leadership decisions and planning
  • Collaborate on current challenges and opportunities
  • Design your strong finish and thoughtful re-entry

Pricing

Full Series

$499 for Members
$1000 for Nonmembers

 

Two Sessions

$398 for Members
$800 for Nonmembers


Single Session

$199 for Members
$400 for Nonmembers


Register Today

If you are a current AWSP member, please log in and register online. If you are not currently an AWSP member, but know that you will become one for the 2025-26 school year, please use the PDF form and email it to Dameon Brown. 

Registration includes 9 Leadership clock hours per stage and breakfast and lunch.

This series includes free registration to our new, virtual DYI: Design Your Impact series—a $99 value.

DYI runs 9:30–10:30 a.m. on Sept. 18, Oct. 2, and Oct. 16. Simply check the box on the registration form and we’ll sign you up! 


What are Leaders Saying?

"I am returning to our building with my head full of ideas, a list of practical and implementable items, and a sense of urgency... I feel like a wind up toy, all wound up and ready to go again!" - Elementary School Assistant Principal
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"I want to thank you for the last two days of learning. The topics you presented were exactly what I needed to hear right now and I feel better prepared to tackle the next 90 days. Looking forward to more learning with all of you in November." - High School Principal


CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY: All refund requests must be made in writing. A 20% processing fee will be deducted from all refunds.
  • Full Refund: Requests must be received 20 business days before the workshop. (Minus a 20% processing fee.)
  • 50% Refund: Requests must be received 10-19 business days before the workshop. (Minus a 20% processing fee.)
  • No Refund: No-shows or cancellation requests received within 10 business days of the workshop will not receive a refund.
Workshop Series Refund: Refund requests for workshop series packages must be received 20 business days before the first session in the package.


For any questions or assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out to our Professional Learning Coordinator, Dameon Brown.

 

Email Dameon