WSSDA 2024 Annual Conference: Full Schedule

7:30am PST

Pre-Conference Registration

Thursday November 21, 2024 7:30am - 10:00am PST

If you are attending a pre-conference workshop, please stop by registration to pick up your conference materials. Regular Conference registration will open at 12:00 PM for those not registered for a pre-conference workshop.

Thursday November 21, 2024 7:30am - 10:00am PST
111 A, Spokane Convention Center

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7:30am PST

WSSDA Bookstore

Thursday November 21, 2024 7:30am - 5:30pm PST

Ballroom Lobby, Spokane Convention Center

Find thought-provoking books for education leaders and everyday reading, as well as a nice selection of children’s books for holiday gifts and for the WSSDA book drive.

A 20% discount will be given on all books donated to the book drive as well as on the purchase of 3 or more picture books. Discount does not apply to other titles.

Thursday November 21, 2024 7:30am - 5:30pm PST
Ballroom Lobby, Spokane Convention Center

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12:00pm PST

Conference Registration

Thursday November 21, 2024 12:00pm - 6:00pm PST

111 A, Spokane Convention Center

Registration is open for all Annual Conference attendees. Please stop by to pick up your conference materials.

Thursday November 21, 2024 12:00pm - 6:00pm PST
111 A, Spokane Convention Center

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5:30pm PST

Pre-Dinner Social

Thursday November 21, 2024 5:30pm - 6:00pm PST

Grand Ballroom Lobby, Davenport Grand

Join us in the Davenport Grand Ballroom Lobby to network with colleagues before the President's Dinner. A cash bar will be available.

Thursday November 21, 2024 5:30pm - 6:00pm PST
Grand Ballroom Lobby, Davenport Grand

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5:30pm PST

Student Representatives Dinner

Thursday November 21, 2024 5:30pm - 7:30pm PST

Cedar Ballroom, Davenport Grand

Join fellow student representatives for dinner and be part of building community, mapping out your plans for the conference, and dreaming big about the future of K-12 education!

Thursday November 21, 2024 5:30pm - 7:30pm PST
Cedar Ballroom, Davenport Grand

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6:00pm PST

President's Dinner

Thursday November 21, 2024 6:00pm - 7:30pm PST

Grand Ballroom, Davenport Grand

Kick off the 2024 conference with a celebration of leadership at the President's Dinner! Highlights include a no-host bar and beautiful music from the Odyssey String Ensemble, plus:
• Honoring Outgoing President, Sandy Hayes
• 2024 Boards of Distinction recognition
• Recognition of WSSDA committees and members
• Washington School Boards' Educational Foundation
• Leadership WSSDA Graduation

Thursday November 21, 2024 6:00pm - 7:30pm PST
Grand Ballroom, Davenport Grand

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7:30am PST

Conference Registration

Friday November 22, 2024 7:30am - 4:30pm PST

111 A, Spokane Convention Center

All full-conference and Friday-only registrations for the Annual Conference are welcome to stop by registration to pick up their conference materials.

Friday November 22, 2024 7:30am - 4:30pm PST
111 A, Spokane Convention Center

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8:00am PST

Breakfast

Friday November 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am PST

Exhibit Hall A, Spokane Convention Center

Start your day with some strong coffee, a hot, full breakfast, and wonderful networking with colleagues.

Friday November 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am PST
Exhibit Hall A, Spokane Convention Center

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8:00am PST

WSSDA Bookstore

Friday November 22, 2024 8:00am - 4:30pm PST

Ballroom Lobby, Spokane Convention Center

Friday November 22, 2024 8:00am - 4:30pm PST
Ballroom Lobby, Spokane Convention Center

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12:00pm PST

Lunch

Friday November 22, 2024 12:00pm - 1:30pm PST

Exhibit Hall A, Spokane Convention Center

Enjoy lunch and time to engage in great conversation with colleagues. No special programming during this lunch.

Friday November 22, 2024 12:00pm - 1:30pm PST
Exhibit Hall A, Spokane Convention Center

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7:30am PST

WASA's 2nd and 3rd Year Superintendent Strategy and Support

Saturday November 23, 2024 7:30am - 9:00am PST

203, Spokane Convention Center

This WASA meeting is for all 2nd and 3rd-year Early Career Superintendent Academy participants. Please first grab breakfast in 100 A and bring it with you to the second floor - room 203.

Saturday November 23, 2024 7:30am - 9:00am PST
203, Spokane Convention Center

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8:00am PST

Breakfast

Saturday November 23, 2024 8:00am - 8:45am PST

Ballroom 100 A, Spokane Convention Center

Rise and shine for a fantastic breakfast filled with all the right things to start your day plus excellent conversation with colleagues.

Saturday November 23, 2024 8:00am - 8:45am PST
Ballroom 100 A, Spokane Convention Center

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8:00am PST

Conference Registration

Saturday November 23, 2024 8:00am - 10:45am PST

Ballroom Lobby, Spokane Convention Center

All Saturday-only conference registrations for the Annual Conference are welcome to stop by registration to pick up their conference materials.

Saturday November 23, 2024 8:00am - 10:45am PST
Ballroom Lobby, Spokane Convention Center

General Information

8:00am PST

WSSDA Bookstore

Saturday November 23, 2024 8:00am - 12:30pm PST

Ballroom Lobby, Spokane Convention Center

Saturday November 23, 2024 8:00am - 12:30pm PST
Ballroom Lobby, Spokane Convention Center

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10:30am PST

Book Signing with Erin Jones

Saturday November 23, 2024 10:30am - 10:45am PST

Ballroom Lobby, Spokane Convention Center

Feed your brain on your way to lunch by stopping by the bookstore for an autographed book by education leader and conference emcee, Erin Jones.

Speakers

Erin Jones

Emcee, WSSDA

Saturday November 23, 2024 10:30am - 10:45am PST
Ballroom Lobby, Spokane Convention Center

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12:00pm PST

Lunch

Saturday November 23, 2024 12:00pm - 12:30pm PST

Ballroom 100 A, Spokane Convention Center

A grab & go lunch is available for your enjoyment. Be sure to take this last lunch opportunity to connect with someone you've been meaning to talk with all conference! There is no programming during this lunch - just the fantastic opportunity to connect with colleagues.

Saturday November 23, 2024 12:00pm - 12:30pm PST
Ballroom 100 A, Spokane Convention Center

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