THE DIRECTORS SCHOOL
August 23 - 29, 2008
First Class of Year I
The application admission deadline was on May 1st and we are no longer accepting applications for the 2008 First Class of Year I. Please watch for the 2009 Year I admission application, expected to open October 31, 2008.
ABOUT THE SCHOOL
The Directors School is a two-year program designed to prepare new and potential directors of parks and recreation programs for the challenges of leading and managing effectively.
The curriculum is based on the Agency Accreditation (CAPRA) standards and the reading material will be Management of Park and Recreation Agencies, edited by Betty van der Smissen, Merry Moiseichick and Vern Hartenburg.
The school will be offered beginning August 23 – 29, 2008 for the Year I program only. Beginning in 2009, Year I and Year II schools will be conducted simultaneously. Only qualified applicants will be accepted, and limited spots are available.
Who Should Attend
Qualified candidates need to one of the following to qualify to attend this program:
- A current park or recreation director
- A current park or recreation assistant / deputy director
- In a mid-level management position being groomed to be a park or recreation director
Questions?
Contact: Danielle Price, Education ManagerPhone: 703.858.2195 Fax: 703.858.0794 Email: dprice@nrpa.org
Additional Information
Admission & Fees
Curriculum
Accomodation & Travel Information
Future Directors School Dates
August 22 to 28, 2009
August 21 to 27, 2010
August 20 to 26, 2011
August 25 to 31, 2012
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