Definition of “An embarrassment of riches”. So many good things that it is difficult to fund just one. The legislative session has concluded, the Governor has acted, and now as the show goes on, districts have to adjust. The supplemental budget (ESSB 5693) approved by the Legislature and the Governor increased general fund spending to $64 billion, an increase of $5 billion over the budget approved in April 2021. The final budget increased state spending by 24% over the previous biennium and by more than 50% since 2017.
David Morrill, Communications & Technology Director, AWSP
Apr 4, 2022
It’s a great time to honor the enormous contributions assistant principals make to student success. The many roles of the assistant, associate, and vice-principals have expanded and evolved as a result of a pandemic, remote learning, and all sorts of safety and health considerations most of us never even imagined. Through it all, our assistant principals have demonstrated unwavering leadership. At AWSP, we will continue to highlight the crucial role APs play, advocate for increased funding to provide more APs, and normalize making the assistant principal role not just a stepping stone on the way to the principalship, but a role worthy of respect, praise, and appreciation for those who find the role to be perfect for them.
Abby Bowers, Director of Special Programs, Capital Region ESD 113
Apr 1, 2022
These emails are sent out weekly to leaders in special education and Section 504. Each email contains tips and resources on a variety of topics that are meant to keep you informed and up-to-date.
In this episode of AWSP News, we discuss self-care and recharging during Spring Break, the Assistant Principal job and National AP Week, this year’s Washington winner of NAESP’s National Outstanding Assistant Principal award, principal job postings,
the AWSP/WASA Summer Conference, the Smarter Reporting System and your students' data, and sharing ideas on how to improve the quality of life for school principals and assistant principals.
Mike Donlin, Program Supervisor, School Safety Center, OSPI
Mar 31, 2022
The recent HB 1941 (2022) added language to the regular drill requirements. The new language seems to have caused a bit of confusion. Let’s take a quick look at school safety drills.
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