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NRPA Update
NRPA is dedicated to providing learning opportunities
to advance the development of best practices
and resources that make parks and recreation
indispensable elements of American communities.
Find out more at www.nrpa.org/education.

3-4
5-6
18-19
26-27

Burlington, North Carolina
Joliet, Illinois
Phoenix, Illinois
Kissimmee, Florida

2-3
12-13
24-25
24-25
26-27
26-27

Seattle, Washington
Sunrise, Florida
Front Royal, Virginia
Royersford, Pennsylvania
Lawrence Kansas
Stuart, Florida

FEB

The Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) certification program provides the most comprehensive
training on playground safety standards and the credentials to inspect playgrounds for safety compliance.
3-5
4-6
4-6
11-13
24-26
25-27

MAR

The Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) certification is
a state-of-the-art certification for pool operators and
aquatic facility managers.

FEB

CPSI PROGRAM

MAR

AFO PROGRAM

2-4
3-5
9-11
10-12
10-12
18-20
24-26
31-April 2

www.nrpa.org/AFO

ONLINE LEARNING
Online Learning is a cost-effective and flexible way to
educate staff, provide training and earn Continuing
Education Units (CEUs) without leaving the comfort
of your home or office. Visit NRPA's Online Learning
Center and choose from one of our many courses.
Cultural Competency
Free

Erie, Colorado
Bellevue, Washington
Shawnee, Kansas
Bismarck, North Dakota
Sacramento, California
Plymouth, Minnesota
St. Charles, Missouri
East Hartford, Connecticut

www.nrpa.org/CPSI

SCHOOLS AND CONFERENCES
NRPA Conferences and Schools are forums where
the park and recreation community comes together
to exchange ideas and information. Register now for
these upcoming events. All NRPA Schools are held
at Oglebay Resort in Wheeling, West Virginia, unless
otherwise indicated.
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This two-hour course focuses on understanding cultural
expectations and the importance of cultural competency
when making policy, systems and environmental changes.
Following the course, attendees are invited to take the Cultural Competency Exam (Members: $50, Nonmembers $65).
Upon completion of the exam, you will earn 0.2 CEU credits.

Boston, Massachusetts
Hulbert, Oklahoma
Sunrise, Florida
Lansing, Michigan
Gladeville, Tennessee
Boise, Idaho

February 17-21, 2015 March 8-13, 2015

March 22-26, 2015

Introduction to Inclusive Recreation
Members: $50, Nonmembers: $65

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www.nrpa.org/elearning

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This course will cover the Americans with Disabilities
Act (ADA) and the history and definitions of inclusive
recreation. You will also receive a strong introduction to
effective behavior management and learn the roles staff
will play in implementing this new initiative. CEUs: 0.2

YEARS

July 6-10, 2015
Denver, Colorado

August 22-28, 2015

www.nrpa.org/education

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