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Human Resources

An LEA’s largest expense is its employees. This learning pathway addresses essential human resources practices that support effective supervision, employee accountability, and organizational operations. The courses promote clarity, consistency, and sound decision-making in managing staff.

  • August 18, 2026

    Human Resources Leadership

    The human resources (HR) leadership role is complicated and leaders both experienced and new to the responsibility of managing the HR function are challenged to overcome the operational obstacles that frequent a local educational agency’s (LEA) HR office. This course covers
  • September 15, 2026

    Effective Supervision and Evaluation Practices

    While statutory requirements and contractual obligations shape evaluation and discipline processes, focusing only on compliance can overlook opportunities to improve performance and strengthen workplace relationships. Participants will learn practical strategies for supervision
  • December 1, 2026

    Effectively Managing Reductions in Force

    This technical course is designed to help human resources (HR) and business leaders effectively navigate the complicated statutory layoff processes for certificated and classified employees. The session is intended for HR practitioners and will provide critical statutory guidance
  • February 2, 2027

    Employee Leave Management

    This course provides practical guidance for managing employee leave in local educational agencies (LEAs), including navigating federal and state requirements, Education Code compliance, collective bargaining agreements, and local board policies. Participants will learn best
  • March 9, 2027

    Employee Discipline—From Legal Compliance to Practice

    Employee disciplinary processes within local educational agencies (LEAs) are governed by complex statutory requirements that demand careful adherence and informed decision-making. This course provides an overview of both formal and informal employee disciplinary processes in LEAs