Supporting School Leaders From Aspiring to Retiring With Advocacy, Access, and Assistance.

The AWSP Leadership Framework is the only leadership framework in the state on which principals and assistant principals are evaluated. Designed to promote the growth of the school leader in areas most likely to result in increased student achievement, it directly aligns with Washington state evaluation criteria, rules, and regulations.  

The Paradigm is a guide for ongoing self-reflection and is a non-evaluative companion resource. It addresses the intelligence of the leader (personal, social, and systems) with specific attention to leadership attributes such as empathy, patience, creativity, etc. The Paradigm then moves leaders into reflecting on their ability to navigate the various contexts in which they lead (individual, school, community, and political). All of this learning, self-assessment, and personal reflection is continuous in a cycle of inquiry. It’s all about a leader’s ability to reflect on their own growth and learning as a leader and the impact of that growth on the school as a whole through a lens of culture, systems, and learning. Learn more about the Paradigm, or get training for your whole team.

We often say that the smartest person in the room is the room itself. That’s why our Leadership Networks are designed to bring school leaders together in collaborative, supportive, and action-focused communities. Our new leadership networks are a free member benefit. 

The Learning Lab is your one-stop shop for your professional learning needs. We offer webinars, three virtual forums per year, on-demand courses, and virtual workshops, along with all the necessary tools and resources to support them. Need Leadership or Equity Clock Hours? We’ve got you covered – visit the Learning Lab today to start learning and earning. 

We don’t just serve our leaders through AWSP, but also through our philanthropic foundation, the Washington State Principals’ Education Foundation. Each organization exists to support schools and students. The Association of Washington Student Leaders works with young people and adults to empower students to lead and make positive change within their schools, communities, and themselves. Our Cispus Learning Center offers place-based, hands-on learning to support outdoor education and foster leadership development. Outdoor Schools Washington (OSWA) makes possible overnight outdoor education experiences for every child in Washington, so they may create relationships with others and connections with the natural world through curiosity, exploration, and science.