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Supporting principals in the education of all students. www.awsp.org

08/26/2026

Plant the seeds now. Harvest the results all year. 🌱
Leadership growth doesn't happen by chance—it happens with intention.
AWSP members, join AWSP and BTS Spark for "Plant It. Cultivate It. Watch It Grow.", a three-part webinar series that will help you sharpen your focus, strengthen your conversations, and multiply the strengths of your team.

- Sept. 29 | 4-5 p.m.
- Oct. 14 | 4-5 p.m.
- Oct. 28 | 4-5 p.m.

4–5 p.m. 🕓
Clock hours included 🎓
Free for AWSP members ✅

Give yourself the gift of an hour each session—and watch your leadership grow.
Register at www.awsp.org/grow.

08/24/2026

Assistant principals carry some of the toughest, most complex work in a school — and this fall, we're making sure you don't do it alone. 🏔️

Join us for AWSP's 2026 Assistant Principal Summit: A Fast Climb to Stronger Leadership.

- Monday, October 12 | 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- Located at the AWSP Olympia Office
- $149 for AWSP members ($300 for non-members)
- Lunch and five leadership clock hours are included.

Led by AWSP Associate Director Kamrica Ary-Turner, you'll learn from AWSP's School Law Attorney and Washington's award-winning Assistant Principals of the Year — covering legal rights and responsibilities, discipline and restorative practices, evaluation prep, school culture and climate, and more.

Whether you're new to the role or resetting your systems for the year ahead, this summit will help you lead with more clarity, purpose, and confidence.

👉 Learn more and register at www.awsp.org/APSummit

08/20/2026

Nominate Your School for the Culture Kickoff Award! 🎉

Great school culture doesn’t just happen—it’s something students and adults intentionally create together. The AWSL/AWSP Culture Kickoff Award celebrates schools that start the year by building connection, belonging, and school spirit—and keep that momentum going all year long.

Did your school kick off the year with an unforgettable assembly, creative theme, welcoming tradition, or student-led experience? We want to hear your story!

Nominations for the 2026 AWSL/AWSP Culture Kickoff Award are open through September 25. 🏆

Students, principals, assistant principals, superintendents, teachers, district staff, and community members can all nominate a school.

Show us how your school is setting the tone for an incredible year!
Nominate your school at https://awsp.org/programs/culture-kickoff-award/

To be eligible to win, schools must have active AWSP and AWSL memberships.

07/20/2026

One Conference. Every Leader. The National Principals Association (NPA)'s National Principals Conference (NPC27) brings together PreK–12 principals and assistant principals February 6–9, 2027, in Tampa, FL—for three days of peer connection, practical strategies, and the clarity that's hard to find in your day-to-day. Early bird registration is now open at $699 (through October). Learn more and register at https://go.awsp.org/4hsYFQu.

07/15/2026

You've built your leadership foundation—now it's time to shift into a higher gear. ⚙️

If you're a principal or assistant principal in years 3–5, AWSP's Becoming an Effective Leader Series is designed to help you strengthen school culture, refine your leadership, and build sustainable systems that support long-term success.

Join us for this three-part, in-person series beginning September 28 in Olympia. Each session includes lunch and 5 leadership clock hours.

Three Dates: Sept. 28, Nov. 16, and Feb. 1
Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Olympia
Learn more and register at www.awsp.org/BEL

07/07/2026

New principal? New school? New leadership role? Launch your year with confidence!

AWSP's Launching School Leadership Series is designed specifically for new and newly assigned lead principals. Through four interactive, in-person sessions, you'll gain practical strategies, connect with fellow leaders, and build the confidence to lead with purpose throughout your first year. 🚀

Your journey begins August 4 in Olympia with Stage 1: All Cleared for Liftoff, where you'll create a plan for your first 100 days, build strong relationships, and prepare for a successful school year.

Whether you're stepping into the principalship for the first time or leading a new school community, you don't have to do it alone.

- AWSP Headquarters in Olympia
- Four sessions throughout the 2026–27 school year
- Learn more and register: www.awsp.org/LSL

07/01/2026

AWSP is very excited to announce that Clover Park School District Superintendent Ron Banner is the winner of the 2026 AWSP President's Award! Ron was presented with the award on Monday, June 29, during the AWSP Luncheon at the AWSP/WASA Annual Summer Conference in Spokane. Congratulations, Ron! Read more about the award and Ron's achievements: https://go.awsp.org/4y0j4lS

06/19/2026

AWSP is closed today, Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth.

Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, learned of their freedom—more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued. Today, Juneteenth is recognized as a celebration of freedom, resilience, and the ongoing pursuit of equity and justice.

We wish our members and partners a meaningful Juneteenth and will resume normal business hours on Monday.

05/13/2026

We know it’s not easy to step away right now.

Budgets are tight. Time is limited. The work is demanding.

But as Dr. Scott Seaman (AWSP) and Jeff Snell (WASA share in this message, there’s something powerful about coming together as school leaders—to reflect, celebrate your impact, and recharge for what’s ahead.

This year’s message says it best: We’re better together.

Join us at the 2026 Summer Conference in Spokane.

📅 June 28-30
👉 https://go.awsp.org/3PIpIZv

05/07/2026

What does it take to lead with impact in today’s schools?

Sandy Zimmerman—educator, speaker, and the first mom to complete the American Ninja Warrior course—is bringing an unforgettable closing keynote to the 2026 AWSP/WASA Annual Summer Conference.

In this short preview, Sandy invites you to join her this June for her keynote, "From Welfare to Warrior: 5 Tools To Help You Lead and Build Impactful Relationships." She’ll share her powerful story and introduce five practical tools for impactful leadership designed specifically for education leaders and game changers:
https://go.awsp.org/4tPC3gu

If you're committed to growing as a leader, supporting your staff, and making a lasting difference for students, this is a session you won’t want to miss!

📍 AWSP/WASA Annual Summer Conference
📅 June 28-30, 2026 | Spokane, WA
🌐 Register at www.awsp.org/sc

Washington Association of School Administrators

Address

1021 8th Avenue SE
Olympia, WA
98501

Opening Hours

Monday	7:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	7:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	7:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	7:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	7:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+13603577951

Website

http://www.awsp.org/

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