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!

  • OSPA Regional Meetings

  • October– OSPA Fall Summit

  • February– OSPA Advanced HR Winter Retreat

  • April– OSPA Spring Conference

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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

VIRTUAL- July 6 · 8:30am - July 9 · 4pm PDT

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

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. 21, 30, Oct. 23, Nov. 13, Dec. 16, 2025

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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: Jan. 15, Feb. 12, Mar. 12, Apr. 9, May 14, 2026

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Course Instructors

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

Jennifer Duvall