HR Foundations Academy

In your first or second year of HR or aspiring to work in HR?  Looking for a refresh on foundational topics in HR specific to schools? Join us for this must-attend Academy geared towards new HR Administrators and Support Staff.  Learn or refresh on HR basics and tips and tricks of the trade from veteran HR Directors and Attorneys.  Join us in Madison July 9th and 10th for the HR Foundations Academy.  Connect with other school HR professionals and learn from experts in the field.  We know HR is more demanding and complicated to administer than ever before.  Gain critical knowledge that all HR positions should have and find solutions to your issues!  

Wednesday Evening Networking Event: To Be Announced!

Day | Pricing Options

Wednesday, July 9 (Full day)

Thursday, July 10 (1/2 day - morning)

Cost: $325.00 for both days

Can only come for one day?  Choose our one day option! 

Wednesday, July 9th only - Cost $225.00

Thursday, July 10th only - Cost $125.00

Select to Make your Reservation!

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This conference is designed for New HR Administrators, Aspiring HR Directors and Support Staff with HR Responsiblities.   Superintendents, Business Managers, Principals and other school leaders welcome too! 

Kindly note the different types of registrations offered. Any employee of a WASPA member district is treated as a "member" for registration and fee purposes.  There is no charge for retired WASPA members.

Holiday Inn at the American Center
Madison - Reservations

Please contact the Holiday Inn at the American Center directly to reserve your accommodations. To make a reservation, call (608) 249-4220 and indicate you are with the group WASPA, block Wisconsin Association of School Personnel Administrators (WASPA).   Or Book online at this link.The block of rooms will be held until June 8th, 2025.  After that date, reservations will be allowed based on hotel availability.

Remember to bring your tax-exempt certificate when checking in.

Cancellation Policy - PLEASE READ!

Attendees who cancel their registrations three or more weeks prior to the conference or seminar starting date will receive a full refund. Cancellations received between two and three weeks before the starting date will receive an 80% refund. All conference registration cancellationsmust be made two weeks prior to the conference start date.  Cancellations received after that time will be refunded 20% of their registration fee. Please contact [email protected] to advise of cancellations.