Tuition-Free Directors School
The NRPA Directors School is an exclusive professional development opportunity designed to prepare new and potential directors of park and recreation agencies for the challenges of leading and managing effectively. Thanks to the generosity of The Toro Company, we have up to 10 need-based scholarships available for the 2016 school. This is your opportunity to attend the premier school for senior leaders in the park and recreation industry. School starts soon — August 28-September 2, 2016, at Oglebay Resort and Conference Center in Wheeling, West Virginia.
CPSI Program
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.
June
6-8 Palo Alto, California
8-10 Hillsboro, Oregon
July
12-14 Raleigh, North Carolina
18-20 Little Rock, Arkansas
September
6-8 Berkeley, California
7-9 Roanoke, Virginia
12-14 Farmington, New Mexico
19-21 Griffin, Georgia
27-29 Dublin, Ohio
AFO Program
The Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) certification is a state-of-the-art certification for pool operators and aquatic facility managers.
July
19-20 Escondido, California
September
7-8 Boise, Idaho
14-15 Glenn Mills, Pennsylvania
26-27 Seattle, Washington
27-28 San Jose, California
October
3-4 St. Louis, Missouri
20-21 Lake Crystal, Minnesota
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.
NRPA Directors School: August 28-September 2, 2016
NRPA 2016 Annual Conference: October 5-8, 2016 - St. Louis, MO
Supervisors' Management School: November 6-10, 2016
Event Management School: January 15-20, 2017
Park & Recreation Management School: January 29 - February 3, 2017
Revenue Development & Management School: March 12-17, 2017