HR Essentials 2026
HR Essentials: Core concepts and fresh ideas for all HR experience levels.
* 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
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Registration Options
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Price |
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HR Essentials 2026 - Member Rate
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$200.00 |
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HR Essentials 2025 - Non Member
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$300.00 |
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Administrator Academy with HR Essentials - Member
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$350.00 |
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Administrator Academy with HR Essentials
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$450.00 |
Agenda
| September 10 | |
| 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM | Checkin and Breakfast Check in, grab some breakfast and get ready for the day. |
| 8:30 AM - 8:45 AM | Welcoming Remarks Welcome from IASPA and our President Elect - Mike Portwood. |
| 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM |
Breakout Session 1
Room 260: HR 101 Room 261: AI for the HR Office Room 265: Student Teachers Ballroom: From Posting to Placement: Avoiding Legal Pitfalls in School Hiring (offer session 2 also) Room 256: Administrator Academy |
| 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM |
Breakout Session 2
Room 260: Google 101 Room 261: IL Licensure 101 for HR Room 265: SOHD Ballroom: From Posting to Placement: Avoiding Legal Pitfalls in School Hiring (offer session 1 also) Room 256: Administrator Academy |
| 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM |
Breakout session 3
Room 260: Wellness - Fill Up Your Cup (also offered Session 4) Room 261: Onboarding Room 265: Red Rover Tips and Tricks Ballroom: FMLA Room 256: Administrator Academy |
| 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM |
Lunch
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| 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM |
Breakout Session 4
Room 260: Wellness - Fill Up Your Cup (also offered Session 3) Room 261: Licensure in Practice: Assignments, STAs & 2027 Changes Room 265: Substitute Management Ballroom: FMLA Advanced |
| 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM |
Admire and Acquire
Here are some ideas to take home today and use tomorrow. |
| 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM |
Closing Remarks, Thank You
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For More Information:
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 event. Membership, 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.
