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National Recreation and Park Association

The National Recreation and Park Association provides a wide range of educational opportunities. Professionals looking to maintain certification levels can earn CEUs by taking advantage of NRPA's many education opportunities.

Annual NRPA Congress and Exposition - NRPA sponsors the major conference for parks and recreation professionals with over 200 education sessions, 15 off-site institutes, and over 500 exhibitors with the latest products available in the park and recreation field. For more information visit http://www.nrpacongress.org/

FUTURE CONGRESS & EXPOSITION DATES:

• 2008 Oct. 14-18 Baltimore
• 2009 Oct. 13-17 Salt Lake City
• 2010 Oct. 26-30 Minneapolis
• 2011 Nov. 1-4 Atlanta

NRPA Schools and Conferences - Learn the latest developments and research findings in the meeting's topic area. Meet the top researchers and experts in the field. Network with colleagues in an interactive meeting format. Topics that have been included in previous schedules of schools and conferences:

• National Park Maintenance and Resource Management School
• Directors School
• National Institute on Recreation Inclusion
• Reitz Marketing and Revenue Sources Management School
• Pacific Southwest Maintenance Management School
• Rocky Mountain Revenue Management School
• Pacific Northwest Resource Management School
• National Legislative Forum on Parks and Recreation
• National Summit on Environmental Stewardship For People, Parks and Public Lands

See the online training calendar for current scheduled events.

Distance Learning at NRPA - The Distance Learning program was established in order to provide professionals and citizens with a convenient, affordable and diverse educational experience. Course offerings include:

• Advocacy Toolkit
• Best Practices for Boating, Fishing and Aquatic Resources Stewardship Education
• NRPA Inclusive Recreation Training Series
• Step Up to Health... It Starts in Parks
• Law and Liability in Parks and Recreation

See current details about NRPA's Online Continuing Education program

More NRPA Information Resources - Information Resources is a new NRPA program to develop, expand and disseminate the body of knowledge on parks, recreation and leisure behavior. See the Information Resources Program web page, or to provide feedback and suggestions, contact Meredith Bridgers, Senior Manager, Information Resources, at 703-858-2191.

Future Educational Curriculum

The National Recreation and Park Association has recently solicited proposals to develop additional training and educational curriculum on several key topics. This curriculum will be used to launch new one and a half day seminars/workshops, which will be delivered live by qualified instructors. The target audience for the seminars/workshops is park and recreation professionals.

Topics being considered include:

• Maintenance management
• Marketing and communications
• Recreation programming
• Strategic planning
• Public relations
• Customer service
• Leadership development

For more information:

The National Recreation and Park Association is a 501(c)3 membership association whose mission is to advance parks, recreation and environmental conservation efforts that enhance the quality of life for all people. For more than 40 years, NRPA has been the voice advocating the significance of making parks, open space, and recreational opportunities available to all Americans.

National Recreation and Park Association
22377 Belmont Ridge Road, Ashburn, VA 20148-4150
Phone (703) 858.0784 - Fax (703) 858.0794
http://www.nrpa.org/

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