Association of Washington School Principals

💡 Investing in education means investing in the future! 📚✨ At AWSP, we're advocating for fully funding basic education to ensure each and every student has access to equitable opportunities and resources. 🏫💼 Strong leadership creates strong schools and thriving communities. Together, let’s support policies that prioritize our students’ success and the educators who guide them. 🌟 Learn more about our advocacy efforts: https://bit.ly/3ZRQGU9 #FundEducation #EquityInEducation #AWSPAdvocacy #StrongSchoolsStrongCommunities

📢 Association of Washington Student Leaders (AWSL) 2025 MLK Commemoration Program is HERE! ✨ I AM | WE ARE is now available for elementary, middle, and high school students. 🏫 Updated with a new keynote address for 2025, this ready-to-use program is perfect for school assemblies and MLK Day commemorations. 🎤 Inspire leadership, belonging, and humanity with: - Keynote address 📖 - Implementation guide 🛠️ - Engagement questions 💬 - Access to AWSL Director James Layman 👥 - Affordable, customizable, and ready to inspire. 🌟 Learn more: https://bit.ly/3W9Pjhn . #MLKDay #LeadershipMatters #StudentVoice

Take a listen! Our 2024 Elementary Assistant Principal of the Year met with our AWSP President for a chat!

🎉 As 2024 wraps up, we’re filled with gratitude for an incredible year, thanks to all of you! Take this holiday season to rest, recharge, and enjoy time with your loved ones. ❤️ Please note: The AWSP office will be closed Dec. 23 from noon through Jan. 3. We will see you back 1/6! For urgent matters, email or call the office to leave a voicemail. It will be checked periodically over break. Wishing you and your family a joyful holiday season! Here’s to an amazing 2025 ahead! 🎄✨ #AWSPCommunity #HolidayCheers #ThankYou #HappyHolidays #SchoolLeaders #SchoolPrincipals

🎶✨ Celebrate the season with the AWSP Holiday Spotify Playlist! 🎄🎧 Each of our AWSP staff members handpicked a few of their favorite holiday tunes to share with you. Hit play, enjoy the festive vibes, and let’s spread some cheer together! 🔗 https://spoti.fi/3OXQQmJ #HolidayPlaylist #AWSPVibes #SchoolLeadership #FestiveTunes #PrincipalLife #EducatorsRock #HolidayVibes #SpotifyPlaylist #HappyHolidays

🌟 AWSP Legislative Priorities 2025 🌟 Our mission is simple: All Students Succeed. Here’s how we’re working to make that happen: ✅ Grow, Support, and Sustain Highly Effective Leaders – Leadership is the cornerstone of student success. We’re advocating for resources to help principals thrive in their roles. ✅ Fully Fund Basic Education – Schools deserve the support they need to provide every student with equitable opportunities to succeed. ✅ Increase Support for Students – By addressing diverse needs, we create environments where every student can flourish. Together, these priorities ensure strong leadership, resilient schools, and brighter futures for all students. 💡 Let’s build the future together. Join the conversation! https://bit.ly/3ZRQGU9 🗣️ #AWSP #SchoolLeadership #LegislativePriorities #EducationMatters

🚨Calling All Education Leaders! Do you have innovative ideas or strategies to share? Present at the 2025 Summer Conference in Spokane, June 22-24! Your expertise can inspire peers and drive meaningful change in education. 📅 Submit your proposal by Dec. 20. Learn more and apply: https://bit.ly/3Da0pw5 #EducationLeadership #AWSPWASA2025 #CallForPresenters

A message from our business partner: Horace Mann is grateful for their clients, colleagues, family and friends and wishes you a joyous holiday season! Make sure your “sleigh” has coverage that meets your needs, just in case something unexpected happens on the road. Horace Mann is a long-time corporate supporter, offering unique auto insurance coverages and discounts for educators. For a no-obligation auto insurance quote, call 833-422-2617 or click the link below. https://bit.ly/41tYHjf

📣 The Tribal Consultation Office of Native Education is having a hybrid training on Dec 13, at the ilani Convention Center in Ridgefield, WA . A virtual option is available. This is a required training for certificate renewal. This training fulfills the Government-to-Government Relationships with federally recognized Tribes new certificate renewal requirements for all teachers, administrators, including all principals, assistant principals, program administrators, Career and Technical Education (CTE) directors, and superintendents. New requirements are a result of HB 1426 and WAC 181-79A-244. Register In-Person: https://bit.ly/3OTslXv Register Virtual: https://bit.ly/4fdMMcu

This week school leaders from around ESD 112 gathered for the first Regional Principal PLC of the year! With 41 individuals in attendance, all had a great and meaningful time. Made possible by Title II funds, Regional PLCs will be happening around the state this year to add another layer of connection and collaboration for AWSP members. Up next is ESD 113 on January 3! Members, keep an eye on your email for information from your Regional GLC Reps about upcoming PLCs in your area. #PrincipalPLCs #RegionalPLCs #Collaboration #Schoolleaders