HRD research has historically focused on business-related organizations, and so have HRD practitioners. Another major organizational entity that can benefit from HRD practitioner attentions is public education. Research in both areas have utilized similar theoretical frameworks, but have focused on a different "product." HRD practitioner interventions should be effective in education, but there are obstacles to their introduction. This paper identifies HRD and education research similarities and discusses obstacles to HRD practitioners in education settings.