The Role of a Building Leader as the “Supervisor” of Professional Staff (March 2023)
Principals and associate principals, as building leaders, are consistently involved in supporting and growing their professional staff, whether that be through the Educator Effectiveness process or more informal coaching/mentoring. However, there are frequently instances when the principal or assistant principal must put on a different “hat” and become the “supervisor” of a professional employee and play an entirely different role from that of professional development. Read more here.
Common Questions Regarding Administrative Leave During a Workplace Investigation (February 2023)
The term “administrative leave” is often used in the employment setting, particularly in the context of high-stakes workplace investigations.This article is designed to answer frequently asked questions on what administrative leave is, when it could be considered, and the potential ramifications of placing someone on administrative leave. Read more here.

Administrators and the Rules for Rehired Annuitants (May 2023)
With the hiring shortages facing Wisconsin school districts, retired and retiring school district administrators may be considering whether they should offer to serve much-needed vacancies for administrator positions. This article serves as a reminder regarding the requirements for doing so related to the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS). Read more here.
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If you are retiring this year, please let us know by sending an email to [email protected]. We’d like to include you in our recognition announcement and also share with you information about retired membership with AWSA.