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

REGISTRATION CLOSED

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

REGISTRATION CLOSED

Course Instructors

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

Jennifer Duvall

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

Course Instructors

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

Jennifer Duvall