CAPRA Accreditation Essentials – Chapters 1 - 5 of CAPRA Standards

This package includes detailed information on the standards in Chapters 1 through 5. 

  •  CAPRA Standards - Chapter 1  
  • CAPRA Standards - Chapter 2 
  • CAPRA Standards - Chapter 3 
  • CAPRA Standards - Chapter 4 
  • CAPRA Standards - Chapter 5  

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Chapter 1: Agency, Mission and Purpose
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Select the "View On-Demand Recording" button to begin. An overview of the four Fundamental standards in Chapter 1. It covers mission, vision, and values; the strategic plan; as well as community and personnel involvement in strategic planning. Each standard is reviewed alongside its required evidence of compliance, rubric questions, and practical tips for building strong agency submissions.
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Chapter 2: Administration and Organizational Resources
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Select the "View On-Demand Recording" button to begin. This training session provides an overview of the 2027 CAPRA Accreditation Standards Chapter 2 — Administration and Organizational Resources. The session is focused on the administrative systems, organizational practices, and operational resources necessary to support an effective and sustainable parks and recreation agency. Chapter emphasizes the role of collaboration, technology, accessibility, records retention, emergency preparedness, and community partnerships in supporting overall agency effectiveness and CAPRA compliance. This training reviews each standard within the chapter, discusses the intent of each standard, required Evidence of Compliance (EOC), and the importance of maintaining organized documentation, clear procedures, and operational accountability.
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Chapter 3: Community and Park Planning
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Select the "View On-Demand Recording" button to begin. An overview of the six standards in Chapter 3, including two Fundamental and four Non-Fundamental. It covers community and park planning strategy; regional, state, and federal planning involvement; the Parks and Recreation System Master Plan; feasibility studies; site plans; as well as sustainability and environmental resilience. Each standard is reviewed alongside its required evidence of compliance, rubric questions, and practical tips for building strong agency submissions.
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Chapter 4: Human Resource Planning, Workforce Development, and Culture
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Select the "View On-Demand Recording" button to begin. An overview of each of the nine (9) standards in Chapter 4, two (2) of which are fundamental. This chapter focuses on the policies, programs, training and development of employees and volunteers who produce and deliver parks and recreation experiences to our constituents. This training will discuss narratives, evidence of compliance, rubric questions and tips for submitting your assessment related to Chapter 4.
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Chapter 5: Financial Management, Responsibility and Accountability
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Select the "View On-Demand Recording" button to begin. Chapter 5 is the backbone of an agency’s fiscal integrity. It ensures an organization is managing public funds responsibly, transparently, and in alignment with community needs. In this chapter, there are 10 standards of which 8 are Fundamental. This chapter discusses how to establish sound fiscal policies and internal controls. It also ensures that an agency’s budget is linked to strategic objectives. Financial management should be accomplished by maintaining transparency and responsibility while ensuring financial stability and ethical stewardship to achieve predetermined organizational goals and objectives.
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CEU
0.300 CEU credits  |  No certificate available
0.300 CEU credits  |  No certificate available
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