News Briefs

WASA/AWSP Summer Conference: Choose Your Own Learning Adventure This June

Mark your calendar now—registration for this year’s all-new virtual Summer Conference opens April 1!

With more than 10 learning destinations available, you will choose your own learning adventure this June. Here’s a sneak peek at just a few of our learning destination presenters:

John Hattie
Marisol Rerucha
Dr. Floyd Cobb and John Krownapple
Janel Keating-Hambly
Chad Sanders

Don’t forget, districts can use TPEP iGrant 664 funds! Refer to the OSPI Teacher/Principal Evaluation Program email delivered Feb. 24.

This year, WASA is the office of record. Watch for the first registration email coming directly from Jamie Chylinski at WASA. You can also watch for details and registration information on the AWSP website.

2021 WASA•WSSDA•AWSP Equity Conference is May 18–19

Save the dates and make plans now to participate in the 2021 WASA•WSSDA•AWSP Equity Conference being held via Zoom May 18–19, 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. daily. Topics will include:

Microaggression & Implicit Bias in Curriculum Design
History of Discrimination in Washington State
Advancing an Equity Policy in a School District
The Power of Student Voice

Nominate Today for 2021 Principal of the Year

Every year, AWSP selects a Washington State Principal of the Year. In the past, we’ve selected three state winners; one from elementary, one from middle level, and one from high school. This year, we've selected one for secondary and one for elementary. Moving forward, we’re revamping our Principal of the Year selection process. We will select one winner per ESD, regardless of level, and select one state winner from the nine ESD/Regional winners. This aligns with the classified, teacher, and superintendent of the year award programs.

The nomination window is now open! Anyone can nominate. Nominations must be submitted by June 30, 2021. Learn more.

Psst! Check out our stories in this issue about the fantastic 2020 Principals and Assistant Principals of the Year!

Summer Leadership Series: Coming This Summer from AWSL

We are excited to introduce our "Summer Leadership Series" presented by AWSL and our AWSL Summer Camps!

The Summer Leadership Series will include:

Four live masterclasses for secondary school teams
Three idea share sessions for high school teams
Two idea share sessions for middle-level school teams
Asynchronous (on-demand) sessions provided by AWSL Summer Camp Staff
Adviser training

The Summer Leadership Series will focus on:

Social-Emotional Learning
AWSP Leadership Framework
Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Preparation for the 2021–2022 School Year

More information will be announced soon! Stay informed by visiting our website.

2021-22 AWSP Leadership Framework Training Dates

The AWSP Leadership Framework Training is required by the state for anyone who is ‘new’ to supervising a principal or assistant principal. These trainings will be facilitated by AWSP’s Scott Friedman and Jack Arend. All trainings will be virtual. Various ESDs will “host” these sessions and provide pdEnroller information for registration. July Day #1 | Monday, July 26 Day #2 | Tuesday, July 27 August Day #1 | Thursday, Aug. 19 Day #2 | Friday, Aug. 20 September Day #1 | Monday, Sept. 20 Day #2 | Monday, Sept. 27 October Day #1 | Friday, Oct. 22 Day #2 | Friday, Oct. 29 December Day #1 | Tuesday, Dec. 7 Day #2 | Thursday, Dec. 9 February 2022 Day #1 | Monday, Feb. 21 Day #2 | Monday, Feb. 28 Registration info is coming later this spring. For more information, contact Jack Arend.

AWSP’s Learning Management System (LMS): Live, On-Demand, and Online

AWSP is excited to share with you TWO upcoming professional learning opportunities in partnership with Corwin! As part of our partnership, we’re excited to offer you a $50 discount on registration with code AWSP.

The Making Learning Visible Institute Series is designed to help you discover what areas of focus need implementation support through evidence-informed professional learning that helps identify best practice interventions. The series consists of four interconnected pathways that focus on the implementation of teaching, leading, equity, and learning practices that support the acceleration of student learning. The series will be held March 3 – June 18, 2021 from 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. ET via Zoom. Learn more and register.

Based on Douglas Fisher, Nancy Frey, and John Hattie’s title, “The Distance Learning Playbook for School Leaders,” The Distance Learning for Leaders Series consists of six 75-minute, bite-sized sessions designed with the school leader’s schedule in mind! Each session offers the opportunity to explore timely topics and provide strategies for coaching instructional improvement; microteaching; virtual visibility & social presence; supporting parents to support learners; and more! The series will be held April 13-May 18, 2021 from noon – 1:15 p.m. PT via Zoom.

Learn more and register.

AWSP’s Learning Management System (LMS): Live, On-Demand, and Online

We know principals across the state have very different access to professional learning. AWSP's learning management system is designed to bring our content to wherever you are, on your time, and with or without your team. Some courses are designed to be watched with a team, where we provide resources and guiding questions to help make them interactive. Others are just for you for learning on your own time. The best part is, thanks to grants and contracts with OSPI, we have tons of FREE content. Learn more.

United States Senate Youth Program

Congratulations to this year’s United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) winners. High school students Ailani Savannah Baldwin and Khanh Le Doan joined U.S. Sens. Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell in representing Washington during the 59th annual USSYP Washington Week, held March 14-17. Ailani Baldwin of Vancouver and Khanh Doan of Everett were selected from among the state’s top student leaders to be part of the 104 national student delegation who will each also receive a $10,000 college scholarship for undergraduate study. Learn more about the process and winners.

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