EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

Good afternoon,

If you only have time to read one thing in today's WSPA this Week blog, read the information in my message.  There are many valuable pieces of information for you to know.



A few things I want to draw your attention to:

1. Our Annual Conference is February 28 - March 02 at the Davenport Hotel in Spokane, WA.  Visit our Annual Conference webpage to learn more and to register.
2. The Washington Educator Career Fair- Spokane will be held on March 15, 2022 at the Spokane Convention Center.  Register today!
3. The Washington Educator Career Fair- Tacoma will be held on March 22, 2022 at the Tacoma Dome.  Register today!
4. You spoke and we listened!  WSPA is partnering with Stevens Clay P.S. to offer an Eastside Bargaining Workshop.  There will be two sessions available.  One will be a half-day Zoom intended for people who are brand-new to bargaining... think a recent building administrator who has moved to HR.  This session will likely be on March 10 or 11.  The second session will be a day long session intended for an audience of people with bargaining experience.  In both sessions, there will be interactive activities and multiple different presenters.  A finalized agenda will be available and registration will open within a week.  The in-person session will be offered in Spokane on March 14- note the proximity to the Spokane Career Fair!  We're trying to help you have less travel in order to get more for your dollar.  More information coming soon!
5. Of particular note in the legislative world is HB 1791- a bill concerning the reprimands of professional educators.  This is something we need to pay attention to and weigh in on.
6. Read an overview of Bill 1791 here.
7. Click here to comment on the bill and / or get notifications about its progress.

As always, thank you for everything you do.  You are appreciated!  I hope you have an enjoyable weekend with family and/or friends.