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THU
Sep Oct
19 31
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Certified Park and Recreation Executive (CPRE) certification establishes a national standard for managerial, administrative, and executive park and recreation professionals. This is a nationally accredited mastery-level certificate, and its the ...

TUE
October
15 17
8:00 AM - 11:30 AM

The CPSI course is a national certification program delivered by National Recreation and Park Association and co-hosted by the Illinois Park and Recreation Association. It is designed to train individuals on how to identify hazards on public ...

TUE
October
15
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Located within IPRA's Recreation (REC) Section, the School Age & Day Camp Committee consists of a group of park district professionals that either specialize or work in and around before-and-after school programs and camps. If you are interested in joining

WED
October
16
10:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Located within IPRA's Administration & Finance (A&F) Section, the Department Head Special Interest Group (SIG) consists of a group of department head level professionals who meet to discuss and pursue opportunities for networking, professional ...

THU
October
17
9:30 AM - 10:45 AM

Sponsored by IPRA's Communications & Marketing (C&M) Section: Marketing, Recreation, and Fitness Team Members and more are invited to come and share ideas for joining incentives, events, promotions, digital advertising and more! Then, stay for ...

THU
October
17
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

The fourth of six in a series of virtual classes designed to prepare individuals for the National Recreation and Park Association's Certified Park and Recreation Executive (CPRE) exam. This class will provide attendees with an intensive review ...

THU
October
17
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Everything you think you know about culture is wrong! Most leaders would agree culture is the most important thing in business, yet few can define what it is or explain how to create a healthy culture that elevates you to a high performing ...

THU
October
17
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

The fourth of six in a series of virtual classes designed to prepare individuals for the National Recreation and Park Association's Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) exam. This class will provide attendees with an intensive ...

THU
October
17
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

The Forest Preserve and Conservation (FPC) Section consists of professionals that either specialize or work in and around forest preserves and/or conservation. This event will begin with a Forest Preserve & Conservation Section Meeting followed ...

FRI
October
18
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Located within IPRA's Recreation (REC) Section, the Early Childhood Committee consists of a group of park district professionals that either specialize or work in and around early childhood programs. If you are interested in joining the ...

WED
October
23 24
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

The Pool and Hot Tub Alliance's (NPHTA) Certified Pool & Spa Operator (CPO) Certification is recognized by local and state authorities as the most widely-accepted, verifiable pool and spa training credential.

THU
October
24
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

The National Recreation and Park Association's Playground Maintenance Course (PMC) is a one-day (6.25 hour) educational course that provides participants with an understanding of basic playground hazards, applying safe maintenance practices on ...

THU
October
24
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

The fifth of six in a series of virtual classes designed to prepare individuals for the National Recreation and Park Association's Certified Park and Recreation Executive (CPRE) exam. This class will provide attendees with an intensive review ...

THU
October
24
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

The fifth of six in a series of virtual classes designed to prepare individuals for the National Recreation and Park Association's Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) exam. This class will provide attendees with an intensive ...

FRI
October
25
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

The resilient and diverse natural environments in our parks support park professionals in connecting communities to environmental programs, advocating for nature’s benefits, and promoting sustainability.

THU
October
31
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

The last of six in a series of virtual classes designed to prepare individuals for the National Recreation and Park Association's Certified Park and Recreation Executive (CPRE) exam. This class will provide attendees with an intensive review of ...

THU
October
31
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

The last of six in a series of virtual classes designed to prepare individuals for the National Recreation and Park Association's Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) exam. This class will provide attendees with an intensive review ...

MON
November
4
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

The Forest Preserve and Conservation (FPC) Section consists of professionals that either specialize or work in and around forest preserves and/or conservation.  If you are interested in joining the section or simply wish to ...

THU
November
7
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
THU
November
7
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Located within IPRA's Facility Management (FM) Section, the Aquatic Committee consists of a group of park district professionals that either specialize or work in and around Aquatic Facilities. Please bring your Staff Training Agendas to this meeting to wo

SUN
November
10 13
5:00 PM - 11:00 AM

IPRA's longest-standing educational and networking opportunity takes place in November at the majestic Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa in Galena, Illinois. Professional Development School, otherwise known as PDS, provides park, recreation, forest preserve, ...

TUE
November
12
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Located within IPRA's Recreation (REC) Section, the School Age & Day Camp Committee consists of a group of park district professionals that either specialize or work in and around before-and-after school programs and camps. If you are ...

WED
November
13
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Join us for an engaging workshop that will delve into the concept of micro cultures and provide actionable strategies to foster positive and inclusive environments within your teams.

THU
November
14
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Located within IPRA's Therapeutic Recreation (TR) Section, the Inclusion Committee consists of a group of special recreation professionals that either specialize or work in and around inclusion services. The meeting will consist of networking ...

THU
November
14
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Located within IPRA's Recreation (REC) Section, the Special Events Committee consists of a group of professionals that either specialize or work in and around special events.  If you are interested in joining the committee or simply wish to ...

THU
November
14
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

IPRA's Diversity (DIV) Section consists of professionals aiming to expand the knowledge base and emphasize the importance of diversity in Parks, Recreation, Therapeutic Recreation and Forest Preserves.  We focus on two focal points: 1) ...

THU
November
21
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Too often enough care is not taken in hiring staff. This webinar will explore the challenges of effective hiring, the myths of hiring the most ‘qualified’ as opposed to the best fit, and the steps required to establish a proper culture. What ...

FRI
December
6
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Are you searching for ways to use AI tools, but struggling to transition from "Wow" to "How"?

WED
December
11
10:00 AM - 11:15 AM

Located within IPRA's Administrative & Finance Section, the Risk Management Committee consists of a group of park district professionals that either specialize or work in safety/risk management/HR. At this meeting we will have a roundtable ...

WED
December
11
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

We are living in a data driven world. However, data can be intimidating. It can be difficult to know what to collect, how to interpret it, and how to present it persuasively. By reframing our thinking around "the data," we can begin to see ...

THU
December
12
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Located within IPRA's Therapeutic Recreation (TR) Section, the Inclusion Committee consists of a group of special recreation professionals that either specialize or work in and around inclusion services. The meeting will consist of networking ...

THU
December
12
THU
December
12
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Located within IPRA's Facility Management (FM) Section, the Aquatic Committee consists of a group of park district professionals that either specialize or work in and around Aquatic Facilities. Please bring your Staff Training Agendas to this ...

TUE
December
17
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Located within IPRA's Recreation (REC) Section, the School Age & Day Camp Committee consists of a group of park district professionals that either specialize or work in and around before-and-after school programs and camps. If you are ...

THU
December
19
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

We are living in a data driven world. However, data can be intimidating. It can be difficult to know what to collect, how to interpret it, and how to present it persuasively. By reframing our thinking around "the data," we can begin to see its ...

THU
January
23 24
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

The Agency Showcase is a spirited competition spotlighting bright ideas exhibited by park, recreation and conservation agencies. This professionally judged competition recognizes Illinois agencies for their marketing and communication efforts ...

THU
January
23 25
THU
January
23
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

IPRA's Therapeutic Recreation (TR) Section consists of park district professionals that either specialize or work in and around special recreation agencies.  If you are interested in joining the section or simply wish to attend for educational ...

THU
January
23
5:00 PM - 5:45 PM

IPRA's Communications & Marketing (C&M) Section consists of park district professionals that either specialize or work in and around marketing, communications, graphic design, and sponsorship.  If you are interested in joining the section or ...

THU
January
23
5:45 PM - 7:15 PM

Attention all IPRA members! Please join us on Thursday, January 23 at 5:45 pm. Be a part of our inaugural IPRA Conference Kick-Off to network with your fellow conference attendees and have a drink on us to kick off an amazing first day of conference! IPRA

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