NRPA Education Free Learning Opportunities
NRPA Education offers professionals a variety of free learning opportunities to help fast track your career development.
NRPA Courses - Earn CEU at no cost!
Equity in Essential Services
Includes CreditsJoin us to hear how the ingenuity of park and recreation professionals supports the needs of the vulnerable by meeting them where they are and in turn, demonstrating to their communities how essential the field is.
Continuity Planning and Virtual In-Services for Aquatic Facilities
Includes CreditsAs the 2020 swim season approaches, it’s clear this will be a summer like never before. In this free webinar, you’ll learn how to implement a virtual in-service program to train staff in time for pool openings, as well as how to manage budget, communication and customer service issues.
Continuity Planning and Emergency Management
Includes CreditsJoin us as Paul Gilbert, Executive Director for NOVA Parks, Anthony-Paul (AP) Diaz, Executive Officer and Chief of Staff, and Jimmy Kim, Superintendent of Recreation and Parks Operations, Emergency Management and Aquatics Division for Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks discuss the importance of continuity plans as part of park and recreation agencies’ emergency response to unforeseen challenges such as the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. We will also discuss what official sources should be consulted to provide guidance on communications and best practices.
eSports: Get in the Game
Includes CreditsRecording of NRPA Live Stream Event! Join this session to explore the hard data and take an honest look at the issues involved in bringing eSports to your community centers.
How to Support Mental Health in Your Community
Recorded On: 06/17/2020Sharpen your skills for implementing programs that support mental health, engaging in youth development programs and demonstrating the essential role park and recreational professionals serve in supporting social-emotional health.
Summer Camp and Innovative Youth Programming
Recorded On: 05/19/2020Join the American Camp Association, the National Summer Learning Association and NRPA in a discussion on planning summer camps and hear a national perspective on the safety, learning and social-emotional factors to consider plus resources to guide your planning.
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What Does Childhood Trauma Have to Do with Mentoring?
Recorded On: 05/19/2020Learn how adverse childhood experiences, toxic stress and trauma impact youth, as well as how mentoring programs and social connections build resiliency and foster positive health outcomes.
Mentoring in Parks and Recreation Initiative
Recorded On: 04/28/2020Learn how to build an effective and evidence-based mentorship program at your park and recreation agency with NRPA’s Mentoring Framework.
NRPA’s Green Infrastructure Evaluation Framework – An online resource for measuring benefits in local parks
Includes CreditsUse NRPA’s new online toolkit to collect data on the benefits of green infrastructure in parks.
An Inside Look at the Signs of Substance Misuse
The “Hidden in Plain Sight” curriculum helps parents, caregivers and out-of-school time providers to recognize signs of substance misuse. This webinar will provide education and awareness surrounding drug “slang”, current trends, and signs and symptoms of possible drug use.
Addressing Substance Misuse and Associated Stigmas in Parks
Julien Scott, Bronx Operations Manager at NYC Parks, gives an overview of injection drug use in New York City and how the Bronx Park System has worked to address resulting issues. He also discusses the stigma of drug use as a barrier to utilizing services provided.