Educators are the heart of any school district.
But attracting and retaining top talent can be a challenge.
That's where strong Human Resources comes in.
Strategic HR Connection,
Content, & Capacity-Building
Here's the reality: Without a supportive and strategic Human Resource team, you risk:
- High teacher turnover: Great teachers have options. A weak candidate and employee experience can push them elsewhere.
- Low morale: Unclear policies, a lack of development opportunities, and feeling undervalued can quickly erode teacher morale and create a less effective learning environment for your students.
- Struggling to attract top talent: Competitive districts prioritize strong Human Resources practices. Without them, you're at a significant disadvantage.
We get it. You need Human Resource experts who understand the unique needs of school districts.
That's where we come in. Our team of seasoned Human Resource leaders has walked in your shoes and can help you:
- Develop clear and fair HR policies that ensure a positive experience for everyone.
- Ensure your highest needs students get access to great teachers and leaders.
- Grow the skills of your team to best support principals in their talent needs.
What We Do
We partner with leaders like you to provide tailored Human Resources leadership development, targeted coaching, team retreats, and powerful solutions and tools you need to solve the most critical HR challenges in your school.
Theory of Impact
We focus on elevating educator quality through strategic Human Resources management to set a strong foundation for improved student learning. Research confirms that teachers and school leaders are the top 2 in-school factors that influence student outcomes.
We Grow....
Human Resources management into a strategic catalyst for enhancing workforce quality.
By Improving....
Educator quality in our schools, ensuring they are staffed with exceptional teachers and leaders.
And Support
And influence improved student outcomes and learning experiences for all students.
Our Reach
For over 10 years, we've served human capital leaders across 115 school systems. We work with a wide variety of districts, charter management organizations, and State Departments of Education, varying in size, geography, and staffing models.
Years Serving Human Capital Leaders
School Systems Served
States Departments of Education Served
Future Talent Chiefs Developed
HR Leaders Trained
Academies Held
Where We Serve
District Served include:
Atlanta Public Schools, GA
Baltimore City Public Schools, MD
Chicago Public Schools, IL
Los Angeles Unified School District, CA
Miami-Dade County Public Schools, FL
North Little Rock School District, AR
Shelby County Schools, TN
Tulsa Public Schools, OK
State Departments of Education include:
Arkansas Department of Education
New Mexico Public Education Department
North Carolina Dept. of Public Instruction
Tennessee Department of Education
Utah State Board of Education
Charter Management Organizations include:
KIPP Texas
YES Prep
Harmony
Compass Rose
Our Approach
We enhance Human Resources management through a strong network, transformative content, and intentional capacity-building, using our strategic puzzle piece model to drive educator quality.
Hear from our partners on how our programs have empowered them to improve their Human Resource functions.
TESTIMONIALS
“I had the amazing opportunity by one of my prior colleagues to come and attend my first Academy Convening. Ever since then, it's always been an amazing experience to learn from other Urban School districts. I've always been able to walk away feeling like I can take on the world with some of the knowledge that I gained here.”
William M.
Director of Talent Management at Baltimore City Public Schools
“I would definitely recommend bringing team members [to the USHCA Academy], because having this knowledge in force, when you go back to your district, when you're looking at executing whatever the outcomes that you have developed as a team, as part of your USHCA Academy experience, it's helpful to have everyone on the same page.”
Julie S.
Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources for the Martin County School District
“Working with USHCA, we did a full analysis of what our HR support systems were like for our particular department and we transitioned all our recruitment specialists to HR partners so that they could become a true one point of contact for our principals.“
Elaine G.
Director of Recruitment and Retention for the Palm Beach County School District
“I think one of the most special things about USHCA is the community of practitioners that they have built and the really authentic relationships you're able to form both at the Academy but also with the USHCA staff.”
Alex M.
Executive Director of Talent Acquisition for Knox County Schools
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