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About AWSP
Welcome to the Association of Washington School Principals (AWSP), dedicated to the support and development of school leaders across Washington state. Since 1972, AWSP has been committed to empowering principals and assistant principals through professional learning, advocacy, and a vibrant network of peers. Our mission is to ensure that every student in Washington benefits from…
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Business partners and sponsors help AWSP grow, support, and sustain principals and assistant principals in Washington state. Strong leaders create strong schools which create strong students. Meet Our Partners We encourage you to support our Business Partners and thank them for their investment in Washington state principals. Books are Fun Join the Book Blast movement…
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AWSP world headquarters are based in Olympia, WA. Come say hi. Reach Out Whether you're looking to send us an email, view our staff directory, give us a call, find us at our Olympia HQ, or find us on social media, you'll find what you're looking for on this page. Call, Meet, or Visit Give…
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AWSP membership is an essential investment in your own future at every stage of your career. That’s why 98 percent of Washington principals belong to AWSP.No other statewide education organization offers the same variety of member benefits. There are amazing professional development offerings (both in-persona and online), conferences to enhance leadership skills, award-winning publications, and…
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The AWSP staff continually strives to support principals, the principalship, and each individual student on their educational journey. Collectively, staff have over 250 years of experience working in schools, from classrooms to operations and office management to various school leadership positions. We are here for you.
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School Leadership: A Demanding Profession Over the course of the last 15 years, the complexity and demand placed on school leaders has grown exponentially. Many are reporting the job to be overwhelming, untenable, and nearly impossible. This has resulted in higher turnover, decreased longevity in the role, mid-year resignations, and increased medical leaves. The people…
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Welcome AWSP Members! A welcome message from AWSP Executive Director Scott Seaman. Welcome to the best job in the world! Congratulations on your appointment as a school or district leader! On behalf of the entire team at AWSP, AWSL, Cispus, and Outdoor Schools Washington, we would like to welcome you to the family. We take…
Learn MoreThe Magic in Our Schools: Humanity, Hope, and the Power of Connection
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,…
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