Kicking off the conference will be keynote speaker April Lewis. April is a combat Army veteran, former international athlete, and certified executive coach. She's served as COO of a multi-site healthcare system, coaches Fortune 100 leaders, and currently consults as Director of the National Center for Workforce Development and Training in partnership with the Association of Clinicians for the Underserved. She's delivered keynotes across the country to rave reviews - and never misses a good taco. Her guiding mantra is: "Human first, Employee second." You can learn more at www.aprillewis.com.

 

The conference will also include an update from SBOE, legal update with Gary Stedronsky from Ennis Britton, breakout sessions (From Graduate Profile to Employee Profile: Defining the Engaged Educator, Jocelyn Cosgrave; Simplifying School HR, Laura Blessing; From Volume to Value: Using AI to Scale Multiple‑Datapoint Hiring, Tony Bagshaw and Jeff Rouff), a timely legislative update from Dr. Paul Imhoff from BASA, an OERC Panel Discussion and Julia Bauer, from Scott Scriven, will discuss real scenarios that You Just Can't Make This Up.

 

Click HERE to view the agenda.

 

 

After a long, busy summer are you looking to reward your administrative assistant?

 

The Ohio Association of School Personnel Administrators is offering something that is special and meaningful.

 

On October 1 & 2, 2026, OASPA will be offering a day and a half conference at the Embassy Suites by Hilton, Columbus/Dublin.

 

The conference will feature great speakers, take-away work sessions and opportunities to network.

 

Click Here for the agenda.

 

Registration is $200 for assistants who work in a district with an OASPA member and $300 for those who work in a district in which there is not an OASPA member.

 

 

You can secure lodging at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Columbus Dublin, 5100 Upper Metro Place Dublin, OH 43017 for a special OASPA rate of $146.00, plus applicable taxes. You can book online by clicking HERE or calling (614) 790-9000. This rate is available until September 18, 2026 or until the block of rooms is booked.