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WA Learning First Alliance

The Washington State Learning First Alliance (WSLFA) is a group of education organizations dedicated to improving student learning. Together, the State Board of Education, the Washington State Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (Washington State ASCD), Association of Washington School Principals (AWSP), Washington State School Directors' Assocation (WSSDA), Washington Association of School Administrators (WASA), the Washington Education Assocation (WEA), the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI), and the Washington State Parent Teacher Association (WSPTA) meet regularly to share examples of success, encourage collaboration, and work toward the continual and long-term improvement of public education based on solid research.

Learning First Alliance

Our purpose is to ensure:

  • that high academic expectations are held for all Washington students;
  • a safe and supportive place of learning for all Washington students; and
  • that adequate resources and funding are provided to achieve these goals.
Member Organization Name of Member
Washington State Board of Education Randy Spaulding, Executive Director
Washington State Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development Carrie Lam, Executive Coordinator
Association of Washington School Principals Scott Seaman, Executive Director
Washington Association of School Administrators Joel Aune, Executive Director
Washington State School Directors' Assocation Tim Garchow, Executive Director
Washington Education Assocation Armand Tiberio, Executive Director
Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. Michaela Miller, Deputy Superintendent of Public Instruction
Washington State Parent Teacher Assocation Andrew Estep, Executive Director
Professional Educators Standards Board Alexandra Manuel, Executive Director