Certified Human Resources Specialist for K-12 Administrators
REGISTRATION: $2,800
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HR CERTIFICATION FOR K-12 ADMINISTRATORS
Knowing the many challenges that face school districts today, Michigan State University's School of Human Resources & Labor Relations and Novi Community School District (NCSD) are teaming up to offer a special educational opportunity to all school districts.
Building on prior success, NCSD and MSU are excited to offer MSU’s Certified HR Specialist program with an emphasis on K-12 topics.
Intended for superintendents, HR administrators, HR staff, and building administrators, this program will expand your HR knowledge base so you can confidently serve as an HR resource for your School and District.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS GAINED: PROGRAM TOPICS
- Drive organizational success through strategic HRM practices
- Complying with state and federal employment and labor laws, including, but not limited to:
- Title IX
- FOIA
- FERPA
- FMLA
Program Note: Discussions about FOIA and FERPA are only covered in the CHRS K-12 program and are not covered in the standard CHRS program.
- Create a safe and healthy work environment
- Follow ethical standards of conduct
- Strategies for recruiting, onboarding, and retaining teachers, substitutes, and paraprofessionals
- Implement performance management, appraisal methods, and disciplinary methods that increase employee effectiveness
- Utilize compensation and benefits, including wellness programs, to achieve and maintain a competitive edge
- Build or expand your professional HR network
- Participants will receive the leading graduate-level HR textbook, Human Resource Management, by Noe et al, a set of 5 course manuals, and access to an online HR Learning Management System, containing a myriad of additional resources.
BUT WHY CERTIFY?
Earning your professional certification from MSU's School of Human Resources & Labor Relations, one of the best and most respected programs in the country, demonstrates mastery of content and commitment to the field of human resources management.
Mastery of course content will be evaluated via an online examination or successful completion of 15 online learning reviews.
THE CHRS K-12 DESIGNATION
Individuals who successfully complete the course requirements will be recognized by Michigan State University's School of Human Resources & Labor Relations as a Certified Human Resources Specialist for K-12 Administrators. They are then entitled to use the designation CHRS K-12 after their name.
They should expect a notification with their certificate via email two- to three-weeks after the completion of the program.
Certifications are valid for 2 years. Stay up to date in this ever-changing field through biannual recertification. MSU's recertification program provides recognition and validation for lifelong learning and professional development in which HR professionals regularly engage. Learn how to maintain your certifications.
ADDITIONAL HR PROGRAMS
Reconnect with your fellow CHRS, share ideas and experiences, and strengthen your professional network!
REGISTER FOR CERTIFIED HR SPECIALIST FOR K-12 ADMINISTRATORS
July 8 - August 12, 2025
9:00am - 12:00pm ET
Live Interactive Program via Zoom
REGISTRATION: $2,800
PROGRAM SCHEDULE
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This is a 10-session program meeting on Tuesdays and Thursday mornings from 9:00am - 12:00pm ET.
- Day 1: Tuesday, July 8, 2025
- Day 2: Thursday, July 10, 2025
- Day 3: Tuesday, July 15, 2025
- Day 4: Thursday, July 17, 2025
- Day 5: Tuesday, July 22, 2025
- Day 6: Thursday, July 24, 2025
- Day 7: Tuesday, July 29, 2025
- Day 8: Thursday, July 31, 2025
- Day 9: Thursday, August 7, 2025
- Day 10: Tuesday, August 12, 2025
- All of our classes include strategies to maximize learning and ensure an enjoyable, informative learning experience.
MSU employee discount & education assistance available. Please contact Kristi White at whitekr@msu.edu for more information.
AGENDA
- Module 1:
- Introduction to Human Resources Management
- Key Competencies for HR Professionals
- Strategic Human Resources Management
- Communications and Demonstrating Value
- Module 2:
- Employment Law
- Ethics
- Recordkeeping and Reporting
- Module 3:
- Job Analysis and Design
- Workforce Planning Analytics
- Recruitment, Sourcing and Selection
- Module 4:
- Training and Development
- Performance Management
- Employee Retention
- Compensation and Benefits
- Module 5:
- Health, Safety and Security
- Employee Discipline and Separation
- Labor Relations
INSTRUCTOR
Dr. Tina M. Riley, is an Associate Professor in the School of Human Resources and Labor Relations at Michigan State University and served as the School's Director of Professional Development and Associate Director for 20 years.
She is a results-based educator and executive coach with expertise helping individual leaders, and organizations, achieve their full potential through high-impact communications that build trust and promote inclusion and engagement.
Her engaging and holistic approach to teaching facilitates learners' ability to move from theory to practice. Her teaching style makes complex concepts accessible to graduate students and seasoned professionals alike. Dr. Riley teaches academic and professional development classes including leadership and interpersonal skills development, labor relations, developing inclusive workplaces and conducting workplace investigations.
With her passionate and engaging style, Dr. Riley develops and presents customized leadership development programs for both public and private sector organizations, from manufacturing to the courts. Organizational leaders and HR professionals from across the globe including Bahrain, Cameroon, Canada, Georgia, India, and Nigeria report finding her programs to be highly beneficial both for individuals, teams, and organizations.
Dr. Riley holds a PhD in Higher, Adult and Lifelong Education, with a concentration in Communications, and a Master of Labor and Industrial Relations from Michigan State University.
REGISTRATION POLICY
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Registration will close 2 business days before the start of the program or earlier if program enrollment reaches capacity.
CANCELLATION POLICY
- Cancellation more than 30 calendar days before program start date: Full refund
- Cancellation 14 – 29 calendar days prior to program start date: 50% cancellation fee, remainder of program fee refunded
- Cancellation 13 or fewer calendar days prior to program start date: No refund
- Cancellation fees may be waived if the participant registers and attends the same program within 12 months. Fees may only be waived once.
- Participants may send a substitute from the same organization for the same program and date by notifying Kristi White via email at least 5 calendar days in advance of program start date.
MSU reserves the right to cancel programs when enrollment criteria are not met or for conditions beyond its control. Any additional costs incurred by the enrollee of canceled programs are the responsibility of the enrollee.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- MSU's Federal ID Number is 38-6005984
- Business casual attire.
- Please, no audio or video recording.
RECERTIFICATION CREDIT HOURS
This program has been approved for 32.5 continuing education credit hours towards Professional Development Program recertification.
Learn more about Recertification
Questions? ;We would be happy to answer any questions you may have regarding this or any of our training programs. Please contact Director of Professional Development, Melanie Zaremba at mzaremba@msu.edu.