2026 School HR Summer Boot Camp

AASPA’s Boot Camp is an unrivaled opportunity for PK-12 HR School System Leaders to gather valuable resources you can use to help your teachers, employees and school district. Our most popular regional meeting, this workshop offers a variety of essential topics for all HR administrators. Breakouts follow two strands of topics - one for the basic HR professional and another for the more advanced administrator. 

WHAT IS INCLUDED

• Session materials/PowerPoints
• Contact information for all presenters

THE SESSIONS INCLUDE 

• HR 101: From First Day to People Pro - Brian White
• Hiring with Intention: A Strategic Approach To Interviewing - Dr. Amy Dillon
• Tactical 1:1s that Strengthen Employee Engagement - Cheryl Hinzman
• Family Medical Leave Act; What do you need to know? - Rachel Rissetto
• How to Hire School Personnel - Jack Kronser
• The Modern Investigator: Blending Due Process, Practical Wisdom and AI Tools in School HR Investigations - Rachel Rissetto
• Navigating Federal Law in Education: A Guide for HR Professionals - Anthony McDaniel & Jessica Bernard
• ADA Compliance for School Personnel Leaders: Managing Employment Responsibilities & Risks - Kelley Pearson & Reagan Sauls
• Employee Handbooks in Education: Legal Essentials for School Leaders - Anthony McDaniel & Jessica Bernard
• Boot Camp Basics: Training for a Strong Grievance Framework - Dr. Darnisha Carreathers, Cynthia Hollis & Monica Corona-Hunter
• Beyond the Logo: Building a Brand That Attracts the Right Talent - Dr. Amy Dillon
• Don’t Get Burned: How to Conduct Legally Sound Employee Investigations - Rebecca Bailey
• Brand, Bond & Build: Responding to today's evolving candidate pool - David Norman
• Unforced Errors: Title IX Missteps That Put Schools at Risk - Rebecca Bailey
• The 30-60-90 Framework: Structuring Goals for New Hire Retention - David Norman 
• Smarter, Faster, Better: AI for HR Professionals - Ashley Kitten