AWSP Blog Header

AWSP Blog


  • Dr. Scott Seaman, Executive Director, AWSP
    Feb 9, 2022
    We are sitting at a crucial moment in principal history. Many of you report considering leaving the job and/or barely hanging on despite gallant efforts of perseverance, persistence, and patience. Our team at AWSP has been sharing your stories with the Governor’s Office, legislators, officials from OSPI, the Department of Health, and other agencies and organizations. We basically are shouting from the mountaintops that principals need help and they need it both now, and as we look to redefine what “principaling” looks like in the future.
  • Jack Arend, Associate Director, AWSP
    Feb 8, 2022
    Still worried about clock hours and your certification renewal? Many districts are issuing clock hours for teachers and administrators' work each week in PLCs. Work centered around district initiatives, school improvement planning, and instruction can be considered for clock hours. Check with your district’s clock hour committee to see if the work already being done in your schools might be eligible for clock hours.
  • Roz Thompson, Governmental Relations & Advocacy Director, AWSP
    Feb 4, 2022
    As we near the halfway mark of this short legislative session, I want to thank all of you who were able to send emails or meet with your legislators this week! There are definitely a few benefits to virtual life, and one of those is the ease with which busy school leaders can meet with busy legislators. I was able to sit in 18 different meetings with legislators this week and to meet some new members and their staff. In scheduling these meetings with legislators, I invited principals living in their legislative district to attend. It’s great to have even a few minutes of conversation with the hope that in the future, these conversations can turn into longer ones, or even in-person school visits.
  • David Morrill
    Feb 4, 2022
    In this episode of AWSP News, we discuss our 50th Anniversary, our Member Engagement campaign, a breath of relief on testing requirements for athletes, OSPI’s COVID 19 Student survey, the AWSP/WASA Summer Conference, our Secondary School Principals and Assistant Principal of the Year, a thank you to the schools and districts who purchased the “I AM | WE ARE MLK” program, Black History Month, AWSL bringing summer camps back, an Eastern Washington Student Representative Position at the SBE, and negotiating principal contracts.
  • Abby Bowers | Director of Special Programs | ESD 113
    Feb 4, 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.

Like to Write?

We're always looking for guest contributions. If you have a passion to write and things to share, email David about a guest post or a role as a recurring guest blogger.