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School Leader Paradigm
School Leader Paradigm The Paradigm is a guide for ongoing self-reflection and is a non-evaluative companion resource. It addresses the intelligence of the leader (personal, social, and systems) with specific attention to leadership attributes such as empathy, patience, creativity, etc. The Paradigm then moves leaders into reflecting on their ability to navigate the various contexts…
Learn MoreEmpowering Excellence | A Professional Learning Series for the School Leader Paradigm
Covering a range of topics from setting foundations for the school year to assessing and connecting your leadership impact, the Empowering Excellence series breaks down the complexity of leadership into customizable sessions that bring to life all aspects of the paradigm in a collaborative environment. Why This Training? Investing in leaders is an investment in…
Learn MoreStudent Walkouts & School Safety
This guide represents the collective work of a number of principals and activity advisers across the nation. It was produced by AWSL/AWSP as a proactive response to the national school safety campaigns initiated by students at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. Its purpose is to help school administrators and activity advisers support…
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AWSP Programs Principals have one of the most important, rewarding, and demanding jobs on the planet. You need all the support you can get, so we're here for you. At AWSP, our goal is to be the first place you turn to or the first place you call when you need help principaling (yes, that's…
Learn MoreAnnalee Braley Membership Award
2026 Winner Stephanie Leitz, Principal, Wahkiakum High, Wahkiakum School District OLYMPIA –– Stephanie Leitz is the fifth winner of AWSP's Annalee Braley Membership Award. Her devotion to mentoring fellow leaders, her support of student leaders through the Association of Washington Student Leaders (AWSL), and her involvement in regional PLC work demonstrates why she so perfectly honors…
Learn MoreAspiring School Leaders Network
A critical turning point in an educator's career is when the decision is made to become a school leader. The Aspiring School Leaders Network cohort series is designed to provide resources, guidance, and support to those who have set their sights on leading and transforming educational systems for all students. Attendees will learn how to…
Learn MoreAWSP Leadership Networks
Surround Yourself with Leaders Like You! Register for One or More of AWSP's New Leadership Networks (Free!) At AWSP, we know leadership can be lonely—but it doesn’t have to be. That’s why we’ve created AWSP Leadership Networks, designed to bring school leaders together in collaborative, supportive, and action-focused communities. Our new leadership networks are an AWSP member…
Learn MoreiGrow Washington Summit
An AWSP Leaders of Color Network Event Thanks to everyone who attended iGrow this past February. We're currently planning next year's event and will update this page as details become available. iGrow Summit 2026 Join us for a powerful day grounded in connection, reflection, and leadership rooted in educational wealth. This isn’t your typical professional…
Learn MorePrincipal InductionÂ
The AWSP Principal Mentor Program has been in place since 2016. Through the partnership with OSPI’s Educator Effectiveness Division, a workgroup was assembled in the fall of 2018 to look at the importance of principal induction. The commitment around school leader induction is something that starts with a district’s collective sense of responsibility, whereby district-level…
Learn MoreNational Principals Month
This is not an easy time to be a principal. We've always said the job was incredibly challenging, but the most rewarding job in the world. Your leadership matters now more than ever, and every...single...day. Thank you for everything you do for your students, staff, and communities. Each and every day, we celebrate you. This…
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