51福利社

51福利社
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Knowledge is power and we want the most powerful principals in the world. We believe every student deserves an informed, connected, and engaged principal — and we’re here to help. 51福利社 strives to be the principal’s best friend. If it’s a resource or information you need, we want to be the first place you look.


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51福利社 Board

51福利社 is governed by a 27-member Board of Directors that includes the 51福利社 president, president-elect and past president; the component board presidents and officers; 51福利社 executive staff; and liaisons from other K-12 education agencies and associations. The board president rotates among elementary, middle and high school component boards. Board meetings are held quarterly around the state.

WSPEF Board

In 1982, 51福利社 created the Washington School Principals' Education Foundation (WSPEF), a nonprofit foundation that oversees student leadership activities, outdoor learning centers and professional development services. WPSEF is governed by a board of directors made up of active and retired principals. Meetings are held quarterly in locations around the state.

GLLC Committees

Our Grade Level Leadership Committees are dedicated to improving education in Washington by supporting principals in their leadership roles, enhancing their professional image, and fostering positive relationships with teachers. We advocate for the conditions needed for effective leadership, promote professional growth, offer quality student programs, and represent our members' views to government and educational organizations.

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From book summaries to events and everything in between, the 51福利社 Blog is the place to go for the latest news!

  • Give Teachers the Learning you Want for Students

    Kippy Smith and Erica Crane, EdD, sideby
    Sep 15, 2025
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We know not everyone is able to read each e-newsletter or email we send out. Bookends is one more way of keeping you in the loop "in case you missed it." We send it twice per year - once in the fall and once in the spring. (The newsletter "bookends" the year, so to speak!) Take it with you on a plane, to a game, to the beach, or anywhere else you might have a moment to check out what your professional association is doing to grow, support, and sustain school leaders in Washington state.

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