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HR Professional Certification
Are you interested in obtaining certification which demonstrates that you have the knowledge and skills to be a public school HR administrator?
OASPA is proudly affiliated with the American Association of
School Personnel Administrators
2025 OASPA Fall Conference
This year’s Fall Conference, “Appreciology,” will be held on Thursday, September 25 and Friday, September 26, 2025 at the Embassy Suites by Hilton in Dublin, Ohio.
We are pleased to announce our keynote speaker, Tom Speaks. Tom is a specialist in the world of communications, social media, public relations, public speaking, web development, strategic planning, leadership development, advertising and crisis communications. He is an appreciation advocate, marketing and communication expert, professional speaker, community engagement guru, statistical polling analyst, and published author (Hannibal – The Forging, Linh – Dying Pride Meets Living Wisdom and Appreciology – The Art and Science of Appreciation). Tom is also a husband, father and fitness nut.
The conference will also include an update from SBOE, legal updates from Gary Stedronsky and James McWeeney and a timely legislative update from Dr. Paul Imhoff from BASA. Find out about how action by the Ohio Legislature this summer will impact your school district.
Click HERE to view the tentative agenda.
Lodging accommodations are available for OASPA members at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Columbus Dublin, 5100 Upper Metro Place Dublin, OH 43017) for a special rate of $149.00, plus applicable taxes (unless you present your district’s tax-exempt form). You can book online by clicking HERE or calling at (614) 790-9000. This rate is available until September 11th or until the block of rooms is booked.
2025 OASPA Boot Camp
OASPA is offering a Boot Camp on Friday, August 22, 2025 at the Embassy Suites by Hilton, Columbus/Dublin.
This basic training will focus on what every new HR Director should know. Attendees will hear from attorneys Eric Johnson from Weston Hurd and Jason Stuckey from Bricker Graydon, SBOE representatives, Curtis Hewitt and James Wightman, Marion Stout from the Montgomery County ESC and Rob Fellows and Chuck Ogdan from Forest Hills will dive into the nuts and bolts with many practical takeaways.
This training is a must for HR administrators new to the field, administrators who aspire to join the HR ranks or those who need a refresher in the basics.
For the complete agenda click HERE
The cost is $150 for OASPA members and $250 for non-OASPA members.
Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities
Mark your calendars for these professional development opportunities which may be of interest to you.
OASPA Boot Camp - Friday, August 22, 2025 - Embassy Suites Columbus/Dublin
OASPA Fall Conference - Thursday & Friday, September 25 & 26, 2025 - Embassy Suites Columbus/Dublin
OASPA Administrative Assistants' Conference - October 2 & 3, 2025 - Embassy Suites Columbus/Dublin
AASPA Annual Conference - October 7 - 10, 2025 - Nashville, TN
OASPA Winter Camp & HR Essentials for Classified Supervisors - January 23, 2026 - Embassy Suites Columbus/Dublin
OASPA Spring Conference - Friday, March 6, 2026 - Embassy Suites Columbus/Dublin
OASPA Fall Conference - Thursday & Friday, September 24 & 25, 2026 - Embassy Suites Columbus/Dublin
OASPA Works for You
During these tumultuous times, many of us are grappling with issues such as how to continue to provide the quality of services while operating on a shoestring budget. Your membership will enhance your access to the resources and networks necessary to thrive today. Our organization brings together career services professionals from institutions with teacher preparation programs and personnel administrators from school districts throughout the state who work together cooperatively to bring about increased quality and diversity within the school systems.