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
HrELP Academy Part I
The Academy offers an in-depth exploration of key topics, including but not limited to:
Foundations & Strategy: Build a strong HR foundation aligned with organizational goals.
Talent Acquisition & Planning: Master staffing models and recruitment practices to attract the best talent.
Employee-Centric Processes: Discover effective onboarding vs. orientation and career management strategies.
Culture & Total Rewards: Enhance employee engagement and create a rewards strategy that promotes pay equity.
Course Dates: Sept. 29, Oct. 27, Nov. 24, Dec. 16, 2026
Course Instructors
OSPA Education & Leadership Training Director Marsha Benjamin Moyer, PhCLE.
Jennifer Duvall
HrELP Academy Part II
The Academy continues with building effective strategies from the ground up, including but not limited to:
Employee Engagement & Rewards Strategy: Pay equity, recognition, and motivation.
Performance Management & HR Strategy: Process improvement and metrics.
Training & Development: Designing impactful programs, mentoring, and transition plans.
Compensation & Benefits: Job evaluation, benchmarking, and pay systems.
Work-Life Balance & Career Development: Flexibility, transition support, and career pathways.
Course Dates: January 27, February 10, March 3, April 1, and May 6, 2027
Course Instructors
OSPA Education & Leadership Training Director Marsha Benjamin Moyer, PhCLE.
Jennifer Duvall
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!
OSPA Regional Meetings
October– OSPA Fall Summit
February– OSPA Advanced HR Winter Retreat
April– OSPA Spring Conference
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