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About the Strategic Action Plan
The 2026 Strategic Action Plan (PDF, 3.8 MB) identifies key state policies to increase educational attainment.
The plan includes a summary of our current state policy environment and a work plan for the Council, partners, and stakeholders to take on over a two-year cycle. Informed by diverse stakeholders throughout the state, the Strategic Action Plan identifies Washington’s strengths and opportunities for improvement in a four-part strategic framework: affordability, enrollment, basic needs, and completion.
The framework is built upon the belief that an affordable and supportive educational environment will encourage more Washingtonians to enroll in programs and complete credentials. Ensuring equitable access and success for all students is central to the strategic framework.
The Strategic Action Plan is not an agency-specific document that addresses only WSAC programs and initiatives. It is meant to be the state’s policy built through the Council’s work to engage a wide range of partners and stakeholders to forge a consensus for state action. The SAP includes a summary of our current state policy environment and a work plan for the Council, partners, and stakeholders to take on over a two-year cycle.
Stakeholder Engagement Sessions
Please join the WSAC at one of our annual stakeholder engagement sessions as we consider potential 2027 budget and legislative requests!
Both sessions will feature the same material and be recorded and posted on WSAC's website. They will last approximately two hours and allow you to provide direct feedback to WSAC staff through facilitated breakout discussions and a post-session survey.
We welcome legislators, leaders, staff, students, and anyone interested, from higher education, K-12 education, labor, workforce, business, nonprofit and community-based organizations, and beyond, to participate.
Please register below to participate in one of the two sessions:
- Stakeholder Engagement Session #1 (Register)
- Tuesday, July 7, 1:00 — 3:00 p.m. PT
- Stakeholder Engagement Session #2 (Register)
- Thursday, July 9, 10:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m. PT
Please reach out to the Strategy and Partnerships Team if you would like to discuss proposals and other policy and practice opportunities: StrategyAndPartnerships@wsac.wa.gov.