(continued from page 10 - Hello Rural Educators) starts on January 28, 2022, will take place virtually. The cohort will meet for 6 diff erent sessions and will culminate with a graduation at our Spring Conference on April 7th. Many topics are covered throughout the sessions by state level employees, school lawyers, and leaders in the fi eld of HR, payroll, and benefi ts. Some topics may include: ◊ Arizona Certifi cation 101 ◊ Appropriate Certifi cation and Equitable Distribution of Eff ective Teachers ◊ Professionalism in the Workplace ◊ Board Policies ◊ Marketing 101: Best Practices in Talent Acquisition ◊ The Hiring Process and Onboarding of New Employees ◊ Staffi ng; Elements of Position Control, Forecasting Personnel Needs ◊ Evaluations and Performance Improvement ◊ FMLA, ADA, Fair Labor Standards Act ◊ Conducting Investigations ◊ Substitute Teachers ◊ Teacher Performance Compensation ◊ Understanding Employee Benefi ts ◊ Dealing with the Affordable Care Act ◊ Wellness Programs ◊ Termination of Certifi ed and Classifi ed Personnel ◊ Industrial Compensation ◊ Return to Work Programs “Stronger Together!” Page 12 We understand that working in a school system requires innovation, fl exibility, constant learning, and a deep understanding of policies and procedures while wearing many hats. As dedicated staff members HR Departments work to provide quality knowledgeable service to employees often while learning on the job. As an organization our mission is to support our members as they, in turn, support their employees. We also seek to provide quality training and networking opportunities to assist them in their work. If you, or any employee you know might benefi t from what ASPAA has to off er we encourage you to visit our website at: www. aspaa.org. To fi nd out more information about our Personnel Academy please visit: https://www.aspaa.org/page/ASPAAAcademy Best wishes for a wonderful holiday season and a safe and happy New Year, Barb Goodwin, PhD Executive Director
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