Empowering HR Professionals to shape the future of K-12 work

A comprehensive K-12 HR program for professionals aspiring to excel

Oregon School Personnel Association (OSPA) offers Human Resources in Education Leadership Program (HrELP) courses designed to equip K-12 HR professionals with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in today’s dynamic educational landscape.

 Who can benefit?

  • HR Directors

  • HR Managers and Specialists

  • Superintendents

  • Assistant Superintendents

  • Principals

  • Any school administrators involved in recruitment, retention, and human capital management

  • District and building leaders

  • Public, private, and charter school executives and department directors

  • State department of education and other education-related government employees

  • HR professionals who are interested in pHCLE certification

HrELP Courses

In-Field Learning through OSPA Professional Development Events

This course is a full-year educational experience (two consecutive semesters) that features a variety of relevant state and federal laws and regulations updates, licensure information, legislative updates, and deep dives into current HR practice.

Please Note: The In-Field Learning Course may only be taken once, and individuals must be enrolled in the HrELP program.

The $695.00 course fee includes the registration fees for the following three annual OSPA professional development events—a savings of $372.00!

  • October– OSPA Fall Summit

  • February– OSPA Advanced HR Winter Retreat

  • April– OSPA Spring Conference

Oregon Laws & Requirements

Oregon Laws & Requirements is part of the HrELP program series as well as an invaluable stand-alone course developed to benefit all levels of HR professionals and administrators with HR responsibilities.

Gain expertise on Oregon-specific topics that are fundamental to HR work in K-12 education including, and not limited to:

  • Compliance with State & Federal

  • Legal Requirements

  • Workers’ Compensation

  • Employee Orientation

  • Human Resources Records

  • Performance Management

  • Disciplinary Standards

REGISTRATION CLOSED FOR 2024

Course instructor is Oregon K-12 Human Resources topic expert and attorney, Brian Hungerford.

Strategic Staffing, Talent Management & Development

HR professionals in K-12 education are entrusted with an organization's most valuable asset—people. Discover how to cultivate and invest in human capital.

Take in a wide range of topics including, and not limited to:

  • Workforce Planning

  • Human Resource Branding

  • Sourcing & Recruiting

  • Selection & Placement

  • On-boarding

  • Professional Development

  • Evaluation

  • Career Ladders & Succession Planning

Course Dates: October 8, 10, 14, 21, 29 and 31, 2024, 1:00-4:00 pm

Course Instructors

OSPA Education & Leadership Training Director Marsha Benjamin Moyer, PhCLE.

Jennifer Duvall

Transformative Leadership for HR Directors

For experienced HR Directors or HR Professionals who have completed OSPA’s HrELP series.

Key learning objectives include:

  • Maximizing working relationships to harness the power of communication and collaboration

  • Enhancing efficiency by identifying bottlenecks and strategies to optimize operations

  • Strengthening financial acumen in the areas of budgeting, resource allocation and planning

  • Securing essential funding to create positive impact through HR initiatives

Join us for an enlightening journey of professional growth in the areas of communication, leadership and change management. Course overview:

Classes 1 & 2: Understanding the power and importance of relationships that transcend functions or transactions in all aspects of HR work.

Classes 3 & 4: High impact and effective systems within HR that support the working environment and efficiency of processes.

Classes 5 & 6: Growing Our Own. Moving the department beyond task and function, to a place of continuous improvement and ownership of the internal district culture.

Dates & Registration Coming Soon

Course instructor is OSPA Executive Director and Leadership expert Dr. Timothy Yeomans.

Performance Excellence, Culture & Total Awards

Continuous improvement is central to HR work in K-12 education. Learn how to build strong momentum towards excellence.

Find a comprehensive view of the following topics, plus more:

• Stakeholder Engagement

• Compensation & Benefits

• Rewards & Recognition

• Organizational Climate

• Strategic Planning & Visioning

• Customer Focus

• Performance Metrics

• Process Improvement

Course Dates: Jan 23, 30, Feb. 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2025

REGISTRATION COMING IN SEPTEMBER

Course Instructors

OSPA Education & Leadership Training Director Marsha Benjamin Moyer, PhCLE.

Jennifer Duvall