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HR Essentials 2026

HR Essentials: Core concepts and fresh ideas for all HR experience levels.

Thursday, September 10, 2026
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM (CDT)

* Registration open until 9/4/26 at 5:00 PM (CDT)

HR Essentials is a foundational and collaborative learning experience for both new and seasoned HR professionals. Whether you're building your HR toolkit or refreshing your knowledge, this conference covers the core pillars of human resources—including hiring, onboarding, compliance, employee relations, and policy development—while offering space to share ideas, ask questions, and learn from one another.

Registration Options

Credits Price
HR Essentials 2026 - Member Rate
Member rate of $200 Registration Ends 9/4/26 at 4:30 PM CDT
$200.00
HR Essentials 2025 - Non Member
HR Essentials Non-Member Registration Fee 2026 Registration Ends 9/4/26 at 5:00 PM CDT
$300.00
Administrator Academy with HR Essentials - Member
Member rate of $350 with Administrator Academy (Essentials of the HR Office) Registration Ends 9/4/26 at 4:30 PM CDT
$350.00
Administrator Academy with HR Essentials
HR Essentials Non-Member Registration Fee with Administrator Academy 2026 Registration Ends 9/4/26 at 4:30 PM CDT
$450.00

For More Information:

Mel Fisher
Mel Fisher
Coordinator for Membership & Partnerships

REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

This year, we have the opportunity for Administrator Academy Credit.  We will be offering Essentials of School HR as the Administrator Academy. Admin Academy in the morning, lunch included, an afternoon breakout session, and finally finishing with Admire and Acquire. 

IASPA's Cancellation Policy:

All in-person registration (credit card, purchase order and send payment) cancellations must be made in writing & received no later than 7 days before event and will incur a $50.00 cancellation fee. Refunds are not granted for failure to attend, late arrival or early departure. IASPA is not responsible for state or district travel restrictions, medical or weather-related cancellations or for airfare, hotel or other costs associated with the conference if the registrant is unable to attend. 

Invoices are accepted as a courtesy and are considered a guarantee of payment.  Invoices are only accepted until a month before the event. Any cancellation of a registration guaranteed with a purchase order will be subject to the same cancellation policy. I understand that by selecting “Send Payment” I agree to the above cancellation policy. 

No registration refunds will be issued for cancellation requests made after 7 days before any eventMembership, special events and meal tickets are non-refundable.

Requests for cancellation must be received by  Mel Fisher at mfisher@iaspa.org by one week prior to the event.