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National Recreation and Park Association

Professional Development Schedule
NRPA conferences and schools offer the most relevant and diverse professional development programs that cover all aspects of parks and
recreation. Whether you are just starting your career, are a seasoned veteran, or are an engaged citizen leader our conferences and schools
will give you the education and networking opportunities you need to be successful.

Supervisors' Management School

Revenue Development and Management School

November 5-9, 2017
This school provides participants with the
necessary tools to improve their ability to
impact day-to-day activities and effectively
manage staff.

March 11−16, 2018

Event Management School

NRPA Directors School

January 14-19, 2018

August 2018

This is the most comprehensive and unique
professional development program focused on
proven revenue management and development
techniques.

This is a dynamic educational experience that
focuses on providing new and upcoming
directors with the required skill sets and
knowledge base to successfully lead and
manage park and recreation agencies.

prof dev schedule

This two-year training program is designed for
event management staff at all levels-whether
new to events or event staff with years of
experience.

Maintenance Management School

2017 NRPA Annual Conference - Indianapolis, IN

January 28 − February 1, 2018
This two-year training program is tailored to the
needs of park, recreation and conservation
personnel managing maintenance programs.

September 25-27, 2018
The NRPA Annual Conference brings
together thousands of park and recreation
professionals for four days to learn,
network and scope out new products. Show
up early for intensive pre-conference
learning and certification opportunities too.

Park and recreation agencies are increasingly challenged to produce solutions to solve
new problems and meet new challenges that come from a rapidly changing world. The
Innovation Labs are a new approach to bringing together some of the sharpest minds both
in and outside the field to explore how innovative thinking can meet emerging challenges,
reduce costs, and better serve the public. These labs are geared toward director and
executive level staff.

The Future is Resilient Parks
January 24-26, 2018
Location TBD

Making the Case for Parks:
How the Private Sector Sees Us
May 16-18, 2018
Oklahoma City, OK

Winning: The Art of Getting Voters
to Open their Wallets for Parks
August 8-10, 2018
Seattle, WA

To find out more information about these and
other events please visit www.nrpa.org/Education
800.626.NRPA (6772)

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