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The AWSP Equity Guide
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 MoreThe AWSP Principal Contract Guide
Need advice to help you negotiate a better contract for you and/or your colleagues in a supportive, productive manner? We've created some videos and a quick course to walk you through our contract guide. To access the course, AWSP Active Members will need to sign in with their MyAWSP account credentials. View Course 2022 Principal…
Learn MoreThe AWSP School Leader Planning Guide
To support you in managing your time with greater purpose, AWSP in collaboration with the National School Leader Collaborative, has created the School Leader Planning Guide — a planning and reflection tool designed specifically for the demands of today’s school leaders.
Learn MoreThe Main Idea
The Main Idea is the perfect resource for leaders who are readers but don't have the time on their hands to do what they love! It’s a great book review service by Jenn David-Lang. Jenn chooses books that help school leaders develop a strong repertoire of effective ideas and practices to help teachers improve student…
Learn MoreAI Prompt Library
Welcome to AWSP's Prompt Library! Here, you'll find essential tools, frameworks, and prompts to help you integrate AI effectively, from enhancing daily operations to fostering innovative learning environments. Dive in to explore how AI can support strong schools and successful students, equipping you and your team to navigate the future of education with confidence. 10…
Learn MoreCriterion Four: Aligning Curriculum
Criterion four revolves around assisting instructional staff with alignment of curriculum, instruction, and assessment with state and local district learning goals. Along with Criterion 5, this criterion identifies key aspects of the principal’s role as instructional leader tied to curriculum, instruction, and assessment. Criterion 4 deals with the “what” and Criterion 5 deals with “how.”…
Learn MoreCommunications Resources
Explore AWSP’s collection of communications tools Offering key resources and links to support school leaders in strengthening engagement, enhancing communication, and sharing information effectively. These tools are designed to help you stay connected and lead with impact. Text Expander Learn More Smore Learn More Canva Learn More Grammarly Learn More Readable Learn More Buffer Learn…
Learn MoreSupporting Inclusionary Practices
AWSP is proud to be one of many organizations involved with the IPPDP cadre as an external partner navigating the implementation of better inclusionary practices for Washington state educators; our focus being, of course, YOU, the building lead learners. Since November 2019, AWSP has embarked on a “fact-finding” crusade to measure the understanding of what…
Learn MoreLegal Support
All AWSP member types are eligible for free professional advice from AWSP executive staff on employment-related issues. Our seasoned staff can help you navigate a thorny issue or offer a helpful second opinion. Our services are always confidential and respectful of all parties involved. Examples of Services: Full Legal Services Assistance in obtaining legal counsel…
Learn MoreSchool 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…
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