Discovering The Power of Collective Impact
Join us for an exclusive event where we will explore how the principles of collective impact can align our efforts and steer us towards a brighter future for Oregon’s education system.
Paul Schmitz, nationally known author, speaker, trainer, and consultant whose work focuses on leadership development, collaborative culture, racial equity, community engagement, and result-based strategies will share a new way of leading to achieve greater impact together.
Who should attend?
• ESD Superintendents
• EAC Council
• REN Directors & Coordinators
• REN Coordinating Body Members
• HR Professionals
OSPA HrELP Course 2025: Performance Excellence, Culture & Total Rewards
Dates for this course are Jan 23, 30, Feb 6, 13, 20, and 27 2025 from 1:00-4:00 pm.
The Performance Excellence, Culture & Total Rewards course will help HR professionals in K-12 education learn how to work towards continuous improvement and build strong momentum towards excellence.
This comprehensive course addresses the following topics, plus more:
Stakeholder Engagement
Compensation & Benefits
Rewards & Recognition
Organizational Climate
Strategic Planning & Visioning
Customer Focus
Performance Metrics
Process Improvement
Registration $695 (includes all printed and digital course materials)
There is a $99 cancellation fee. Tickets are 100% non-refundable 72 hours prior to the start date of the course.
OSPA VIRTUAL Winter Retreat
Keep up with the pace of change!
OSPA's 2025 Virtual Winter Retreat will empower you to discover new ideas, stay up to date on the latest need-to-know information, and implement new concepts in your office or district.
Join us to experience the highest quality content delivered through a user-friendly, interactive online platform.
More details to come!
Who should attend?
HR Directors, HR managers & Specialists, Superintendents, School Administrators and all Title IX Coordinators will all benefit.
Early Registration (Through January 31, 2025):
Members: $399
Non-members: $449
Registration (After January 31, 2025)
Members: $449
Non-members: $499
Register by February 17, 2025 to get SWAG!
OSPA Regional Meetings
PLEASE JOIN US FOR A VIRTUAL REGIONAL MEETING
OSPA Regional meetings are an opportunity for members to connect over shared experiences specific to K-12 HR. If you are unable to attend your region meeting, please feel free to join another:
Northwest Oregon
Tuesday, October 29
10:00 am – 11:30 pm
Zoom meeting link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82498799756
Southern Oregon
Tuesday, October 29
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Zoom meeting link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89944306714
Western Oregon
Wednesday, October 30
10:00 am – 11:30 pm
Zoom meeting link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89481285736
Eastern Oregon
Wednesday, October 30
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Zoom meeting link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83011123071
Central Oregon
Thursday, October 31
10:00 am – 11:30 am
Zoom meeting link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81413623168
OSPA Fall Summit
Connect and collaborate to elevate your productivity at OSPA’s Fall Summit!
Our robust lineup of sessions is uniquely designed for Oregon’s K-12 HR Professionals. Take advantage of the opportunity to connect and collaborate with colleagues as well as engage with nationally acclaimed keynote speakers and topic experts who are ready to address HR-specific issues and questions that matter most to you.
OSPA’s Fall Summit Lineup Features
Breanne Jackson, HR Leader and Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach
Working Stronger, Not Harder: The Key to Doing More with Less
Join Keynote Speaker, Breanne Jackson, HR Leader and Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach to help you discover five powerful guiding principles that will transform your approach to work and help you achieve more with less effort. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from the best—secure your spot today!
Plus a Showcase of Topics:
Top 10 Leave Law Compliances Issues: Understanding and Navigating the Complexities of Oregon Leave Laws
Maximizing Efficiency with Frontline Education’s Connected HR Strategy
TSPC Updates & Announcements
The Hungerford Files
Building a Psychological Safe Workplace
What We’ve Learned About Oregon Paid Leave
Stronger Me: Clifton Strengths Experience
Hot Topics for the New School Year
Tips for Avoiding Unfair Labor Practices
ADA 101: What Managers Need to Know
GET READY TO BET BIG AND HAVE FUN ON MONDAY NIGHT
Show your team spirit and WIN PRIZES!
Prizes will be awarded for most spirited GROUP outfit and most spirited INDIVIDUAL outfit
OSPA Summer Retreat
OSPA knows summer is not long enough to implement so many changes on your own, so we are bringing you a “one-stop shop” for all of those implementation needs.
Join national expert Jackie Gharapour Wernz for 2024 Title IX Certification Training
Jackie’s in-person, unique training style, including hypothetical examples and audience engagement, is second to none.
PLUS All OSPA Summer Retreat Registrants Receive:
A free Title IX nondiscrimination notice, policy, and procedure
An exclusive “post-conference” video recording with required training for all employees and all confidential employees under the Title IX Rule. Your District will have access to download this training to share with employees directly or to use with your compliance network. (OSPA cannot guarantee compatibility, please check with your compliance network for requirements).
Who should attend?
HR Directors, HR managers & Specialists, Superintendents, School Administrators and all Title IX Coordinators will all benefit.
Early Registration (Through June 30, 2024):
Members: $399
Non-members: $449
Registration (After April 19, 2024)
Members: $449
Non-members: $499
HOTEL INFORMATION
Special OSPA Rate- $169 per night | BOOK YOUR ROOM HERE
OSPA HrELP Course: VIRTUAL Oregon Laws & Requirements
The VIRTUAL Oregon Laws & Requirements course will help you gain expertise on state laws and requirements that are fundamental to HR work in K-12 education.
OSPA Spring Conference
Join us the Sheraton Portland Airport for the 2024 Spring Conference— OSPA is committed and passionate about empowering our members with the knowledge, understanding and skills needed to be transformational Human Capital Leaders in Education.
EAC's Grow Your Own Summit
The Educator Advancement Council invites you to join us at the 2024 Grow Your Own Summit to be held February 29, 2024 in Salem from 9:00am to 3:30pm. Grow Your Own programs from around the state will be gathering to share how they are working to support future educators, as well as their learnings, challenges, and successes. Featured keynote speaker is Dr. Conra Gist, a nationally recognized researcher of programs, policies and practices that support the development and advancement of minoritized and marginalized teachers in education systems. She is the principal investigator for two pilot research initiatives at the National Center for Research on Educator Diversity.
This Summit is a great opportunity for early learning, K-12, and higher education program leaders to connect and learn how current GYO programs from across the state support:
Career engagement and pathways for high school students;
Rural and rural-remote areas; and
Career advancement for school employees, including employees on restricted and emergency licensure, and community members.
DATE: February 29, 2024
TIME: 9:00 to 3:30, Check-in and breakfast starting at 8:30am
LOCATION: Willamette Heritage Center, Salem, OR
PARKING: Free at the event space
REGISTRATION: Register for free here no later than February 15, 2024
OSPA Winter Retreat- VIRTUAL
OSPA's 2023 Virtual Winter Retreat will empower you to discover new ideas, stay up to date on the latest need-to-know information, and implement new concepts in your office or district.
Join us to experience the highest quality content delivered through a user-friendly, interactive online platform.
OSPA HrELP Course: Performance Excellence, Culture & Total Rewards
The Strategic Staffing, Talent Management & Development course will help HR professionals in K-12 education discover how to cultivate and invest in an organization’s most valuable asset—human capital.