
Strengthen Your HR Strategy and Lead with Confidence
Join HR professionals and district administrators for the K–12 Human Resources Conference, a one-day event on Thursday, March 5, 2026, designed to equip education leaders with the tools, knowledge, and strategies needed to manage today’s HR challenges.
Presented by the HRSA Leadership Network, this conference brings together expert speakers, practical sessions, and actionable insights to help you strengthen your district’s HR operations and support a thriving workforce.
How You’ll Benefit
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Schedule at a Glance
See the flow of the day below. Session options are listed by strand underneath.
| 7:30–8:30 a.m. | Breakfast, Registration, and Networking |
|---|---|
| 8:30–9:35 a.m. | Welcome and General Session |
| 9:45–10:35 a.m. | Breakout Sessions |
| 10:45–11:35 a.m. | Breakout Sessions |
| 11:45 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Lunch |
| 12:45–1:15 p.m. | HR Roundtable |
| 1:25–2:15 p.m. | Afternoon Sessions |
| 2:20–3:10 p.m. | Afternoon Sessions |
| 3:15–3:30 p.m. | Raffle and Closing Remarks |
Sessions by Strand
Select a strand to view session titles and times.
Strand 1: Core HR Leadership and Strategy
- 9:45–10:35 a.m. Employee Experience & Engagement
- 10:45–11:35 a.m. Coaching, Mentoring, and Leadership Development
- 1:25–2:15 p.m. Talent Management: Recruit & Retain Educators
- 2:20–3:10 p.m. Effective Onboarding and Induction Programs
Strand 2: Emerging Themes and Tools
- 9:45–10:35 a.m. Using HR Data to Drive Decisions and Workforce Planning
- 10:45–11:35 a.m. AI and HR
- 1:25–2:15 p.m. Platform and Product Demo
- 2:20–3:10 p.m. Leveraging HR Technology (HCM Platforms, Analytics, Automation)
Strand 3: Legal Issues, Compliance, and Risk
- 9:45–10:35 a.m. Documentation
- 10:45–11:35 a.m. Investigations
- 1:25–3:10 p.m. Employment Law Updates
Strand 4: Organizational Culture and Change
- 9:45–10:35 a.m. Mental Health and Employee Well-Being
- 10:45–11:35 a.m. Building Psychological Safety and Trust in Today’s School Districts
- 1:25–2:15 p.m. Impactful Coaching & Mentoring
- 2:20–3:10 p.m. Change Management & Innovation
For information about this event, contact us here .
Region 4 McKinney Conference Center
7200 Northwest Drive, Houston, Texas, 77092