Upcoming WSPA

Professional Development

2026-2027

Learning, connection, and timely support for Washington's K-12 human resource professionals.

IP In-Person
ZW Zoom Webinar
FZW Free Zoom Webinar with Membership

Please note: Confirmations are emailed daily at 4:30 p.m. If you complete your registration after 4:30 p.m., expect your confirmation at 4:30 p.m. the following day.

2026 Professional Development

October 2026

OCT

5

School Law Pre-Conference: Discipline & Investigations

South Center DoubleTree

OCT

5-6

School Law Conference

South Center DoubleTree

OCT

13

Your Brain on Conflict

OCT

21

S-275 Zoom Webinar

OCT

27

Certificated Plans of Improvement

November 2026

NOV

3

Coaches and Boundaries

NOV

17

Toxicity in the Workplace: Ways to Lead Employees to a Positive Culture

December 2026

DEC

1

Contracted Employees: Expectations, Contracts, What Qualifies, Employee/Contractor Differentiation

FZW

DEC

4

Title IX Coordinator Foundations Level Two: Notice, Initial Assessment, and Resolution Process for K–12 Education

Puget Sound ESD

DEC

15

Leading up to Evaluations - Setting the Stage

FZW

2027 Professional Development

January 2027

Jan-Feb

7-4

Bargaining Team Basics Webinar Series

January 7, 14, 21 and 28; February 4

ZW

JAN

12

Leaves

FZW

JAN

26

RIF's/Non-Renewals

FZW

February 2027

FEB

8

How to Be an Effective Bargaining Team

PFR

IP

FEB

9-10

Interest Based Analysis & Strategies for Leaders

PFR

IP

FEB

23

Classified Plans of Improvement

FZW

FEB-MAR

28-3

WSPA Annual Conference

Tulalip Casino

IP

March 2027

MAR

16

Mandatory Reporting

FZW

MAR

30

Certification

FZW

April 2027

ARR

21

Washington Educator Career Fair: Spokane

Recruiter Discount: Both Fairs

Recruiter Registration

Candidate Registration

Hotel Information

Recruiter Flyer

Recruiter Handbook

Candidate Flyer

IP

ARR

27

Employee Free Speech

May 2027

MAY

5

CTE Certification

FZW

MAY

5

Washington Educator Career Fair: Tacoma

Greater Tacoma Convention Center

Recruiter Discount: Both Fairs

Recruiter Registration

Candidate Registration

Hotel Information

Recruiter Flyer

Recruiter Handbook

Candidate Flyer

IP

MAY

18

Legislative Impacts on Bargaining

FZW

IP In-Person
ZW Zoom Webinar
FZW Free Zoom Webinar with Membership
â–£ Please note: Confirmations are emailed daily at 4:30 p.m. If you complete your registration after 4:30 p.m., expect your confirmation at 4:30 p.m. the following day.

2026 Professional Development

October 2026

Oct 13

Your Brain on Conflict

FZW
Oct 21

S-275 Zoom Webinar

FZW
Oct 27

Certificated Plans of Improvement

FZW

November 2026

Nov 3

Coaches and Boundaries

FZW
Nov 17

Toxicity in the Workplace: Ways to Lead Employees to a Positive Culture

FZW

December 2026

Dec 1

Contracted Employees: Expectations, Contracts, What Qualifies, Employee/Contractor Differentiation

FZW
Dec 4

Title IX Coordinator Foundations Level Two: Notice, Initial Assessment, and Resolution Process for K–12 Education

Puget Sound ESD
IP
Dec 15

Leading up to Evaluations - Setting the Stage

FZW

2027 Professional Development

January 2027

Jan–Feb 7–4

Bargaining Team Basics Webinar Series

January 7, 14, 21 and 28; February 4
ZW
Jan 12

Leaves

FZW
Jan 26

RIF's/Non-Renewals

FZW

February 2027

Feb 8

How to Be an Effective Bargaining Team

PFR
IP
Feb 9–10

Interest Based Analysis & Strategies for Leaders

PFR
IP
Feb 23

Classified Plans of Improvement

FZW
Feb–Mar 28–3

WSPA Annual Conference

Tulalip Casino
IP

March 2027

Mar 16

Mandatory Reporting

FZW
Mar 30

Certification

FZW

April 2027

Apr 21

Washington Educator Career Fair: Spokane

IP
Apr 27

Employee Free Speech

May 2027

May 5

CTE Certification

FZW
May 6

Washington Educator Career Fair: Tacoma

Greater Tacoma Convention Center
IP
May 18

Legislative Impacts on Bargaining

FZW
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