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Legislative Update for Jan. 30, 2026
“Great leaders are great storytellers.” – Simon Sinek We kicked off the week on a high note with our AWSP Day on the Hill. Huge thanks to the nearly 20 principals and assistant principals who carved out time to travel to Olympia, meet with legislators, and speak up for what schools truly need to serve…
Learn MoreThinking About Retirement? A Guide to Retiring in 2026
The legislative river is running as close to 1,500 bills have been introduced since December’s prefiling. Included among those are a number of bills affecting pensions, health, and job benefits. Hearings and any resulting action moving bills out of committees have begun as both houses move toward the first cut-off date. This is a brief…
Learn MoreEducation, Pension, and Health Benefits Update for the 2026 Session
The Washington State Legislative Session for 2026 is 60 days of hectic activity. With close to 500 bills introduced to date, it is like a grass fire burning across an open field. Sometimes these fires can be put out; other times, they continue spreading. Any bills previously introduced last session are also in play. However, given the…
Learn MoreLeadership Framework Student Growth Goals Revisions
Video Overview Compare Language Revisions Click on the + to expand each section. To collapse the section, click on the x. Pilot the Revised SGGs Feedback Thanks to those who provided feedback. The feedback window closed on April 3, 2026. Pilot the SGGs Interested in piloting? Reach out to learn more about the pilot process.…
Learn MoreBecoming While Doing: Strengthening Leadership through Intentional Support at Clover Park School District
Clover Park School District Superintendent Ron Banner is partnering with AWSP to bring the eight-part Empowering Excellence Series to his Administrative Leadership Team this year. Ron describes their district’s experience in the article that follows. View our Empowering Excellence brochure to learn more about the series. While attending the AWSP/WASA Summer Conference in June 2024,…
Learn MoreSummer Conference Pricing
Pricing Structure CLOCK HOURS: Clock hours are included in the registration fee. Member TypeFee Before 5/31Sunday BanquetMonday Association LuncheonTuesday BrunchWASA or AWSP Active, Associate, or Advocate Member$575IncludedIncludedIncludedStudent/Aspiring Member$275IncludedIncludedIncludedLife/Lifetime MemberFree$150Included$80Conference Attendee$775IncludedIncludedIncluded Payment Methods, Taxes, and Fees This year, credit card and ACH bank transfers are the accepted payment methods for conference registration. A 3% credit card fee will…
Learn MoreThe AWSP Equity Guide Vocabulary
Regardless of your school leader title, racially-literate leaders actively pursue a deep understanding of their own individual racial identity, continually hone their ability to recognize structural and systemic racism, and courageously change the status quo. This AWSP Equity Guide is designed to help you grow your racial equity skills and understanding, and to support your…
Learn MoreLegislative Update for Jan. 23, 2026
“That’s what we storytellers do. We restore order with imagination. We instill hope again and again and again.” – Walt Disney Week two of the legislative session began with ceremonies in the House and Senate honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Those moments of reflection felt especially meaningful during a…
Learn MoreWashington Students Selected for United States Senate Youth Program
The United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) is pleased to announce that high school students Mr. Arya Kapil Kashyap and Ms. Selayna Marie Rudolph will join Senator Patty Murray and Senator Maria Cantwell in representing Washington during the 64th annual USSYP Washington week, to be held March 7-14, 2026. Arya Kashyap of Bellevue and Selayna…
Learn MoreLegislative Update for Jan. 16, 2026
"Stories constitute the single most powerful weapon in a leader's arsenal." - Dr. Howard Gardner This year’s legislative session began at full speed, with committee and budget hearings on Monday and Governor Ferguson’s first State of the State address on Tuesday. In his remarks, the Governor shared what his twins plan to do after graduating this spring:…
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