HELP Summer Session
July 14-18, 2025

The Human Resources in Education Leadership Program (HELP) is a three-year program designed to meet the professional development needs of individuals engaged in Human Resource Management in public education. The program includes a one-week summer session, a one-day session in the fall, and a one-day session in the spring. 
 
In each of the three years, a total of 64 hours of direct instruction and a minimum number of 96 hours of report/activity writing are required. Course work for each level is to be completed by spring of the following term. The term runs from July 1 to June 30. 

After successful completion of all three years, participants will be awarded a certificate in the Human Resources in Education Leadership Program awarded through WSPA.  

Cost:
WSPA Members: $1100
Non-Members: $1200
Registration includes course materials, access to Blackboard through City University, option to earn eight City University CEU’s, lunch Monday-Thursday, dinner Thursday, and refreshments.


After selecting "Register Myself" or "Register Someone Else," you will be asked if you are registering for year one, two, or three. Your answer is required. After answering the question please scroll down to review additional registration options.

NOTE: Hotel special group rate will be provided on the registration confirmation page.

Randy Hathaway Fellowship Recipients: Please "ADD" this program function to your cart if you are a Randy Hathaway Fellowship recipient and would like to apply your award to this HELP registration. Select the "Pay Later" option and type "Randy Hathaway Fellowship" in the PO Box section on the checkout page.

Randy Hathaway Scholarship Recipients: Please "ADD" this program function to your cart if you are a Randy Hathaway Scholarship recipient and would like to apply your $500 award towards this registration. Select the "Pay Later" option and type "Randy Hathaway Scholarship" in the PO Box section on the checkout page.