The Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) certification is the national standard for all parks and recreation professionals who want to be at the forefront of their profession. Attaining the CPRP designation shows that you have met education and experience qualifications, and illustrates your commitment to the profession as well as your knowledge and understanding of key concepts within parks and recreation. We've partnered with the National Recreation and Park... Details
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Certified Park and Recreation Executive (CPRE) is a national certification program through the National Park and Recreation Association, and it establishes a national standard for managerial, administrative, and executive park and recreation professionals. We've partnered with the National Recreation and Park Association to offer a unique opportunity for IPRA members to register for the Certified Park and Recreation Executive exam at a discounted rate. Individuals seeking CPRE... Details
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NPRA's 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 highest level a park and recreation professional can achieve. CPRE certification places you in the company of an elite group of park and recreation managers and professionals, demonstrates your knowledge and leadership as it relates to... Details
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Certified Park and Recreation Professional, or CPRP, is a national certification program through the National Recreation and Park Association, and it is designed for park and recreation professionals that wish to put their career on the path to success. Achieving and maintaining this nationally-recognized certification illustrates a commitment to professional growth as well as an intricate understanding of key concepts within the field of parks and recreation. IPRA is offering two... Details
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The Skills Development Webinar Series provides park and recreation, conservation, and forest preserve district professionals with access to monthly professional development opportunities from the comfort of their home or office. Register as an individual or an agency and gain access to 11 webinars, one per month February thru December, that showcase nationally-known speakers and industry leaders. This unique program is designed to meet the needs of park and recreation professionals... Details
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The Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) course is a national certification program offered by the National Recreation and Park Association and hosted by the Illinois Park and Recreation Association. The program is designed to provide the most comprehensive and up-to-date training for pool operators and focuses on water chemistry, disinfection, mechanical systems, operations, healthy pools and safety. Upon successful completion of the AFO Course and a 50-question open book exam,... Details
When: March 1–2, 2023
Where: Buffalo Grove, IL
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Located within IPRA's Recreation (REC) Section, the Nature Committee consists of a group of professionals that specialize or work in and around nature centers and nature programming. At this meeting, we will discuss programing, staffing and administrative issues relevant to our unique sites. Don't work at a nature center? Don't worry, we still have so much to offer to any program working to include nature into its recreational offerings. If you are interested in joining the... Details
When: March 2, 2023
Where: IL
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IPRA's Recreation (REC) Section consists of park district professionals that either specialize or work in and around athletics, special events, seniors, teens, early childhood, and camps. The Board Meeting will mainly consist of reports from the Section Board and each committee Chair, and an IPRA liaison will be in attendance to provide updates to the membership about news and events happening within the association. All REC Section Committees will hold meetings before or after the ... Details
When: March 2, 2023
Where: Carol Stream, IL
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Join IPRA’s Communications & Marketing Director, Heather Weishaar, and our Unplug Illinois partners from a5 Branding & Digital, John Harris & Anita Pacheco, for a lively discussion about Unplug Illinois Day 2023. Come listen and share your programming tips and promotional techniques, and get an update on what other agencies have planned to elevate their event on July 15th! This will be a casual discussion – attendees will take away real success stories and fresh ideas for... Details
When: March 7–8, 2023
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This month's webinar, Leader as Coach - Getting Great Results When You Aren't Around, is presented by Dean Heffta, Founder of Clarus Results, LLC. High-performance teams require people closest to the problems to make fast and effective decisions. Developing this capability requires a shift from traditional “command & control” management styles to that of a “coaching leader”. This session introduces the fundamentals of coaching to help every person, regardless of their position, apply ... Details
When: March 8, 2023
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IPRA's Facility Management (FM) Section consists of park district professionals that either specialize or work in and around aquatics, community centers, fitness centers, golf courses, ice areas, and other special facilities. This virtual event will begin with the Section Board meeting, which will mainly consist of reports from the Section Board and each committee Chair. Following the board meeting will be an aquatics committee meeting. If you are interested in joining the section... Details
When: March 8, 2023
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IPRA's Therapeutic Recreation (TR) Section consists of special recreation professionals that either specialize or work in and around special recreation agencies. The event will start with Sienna Caspar's "Leading the Way for True Person-Centered Care" and will conclude with the TR Section Board Meeting. The section meeting will mainly consist of reports from the Section Board and each committee Chair, and an IPRA liaison will be in attendance to provide updates to the membership... Details
When: March 9, 2023
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When: March 10, 2023
Where: Palos Heights, IL
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IPRA's Administration & Finance (A&F) Section consists of park district professionals that either specialize or work in and around administration, finance, human resources, information technology, registration services, and/or risk management. This is a members event, but guests interested in learning more about IPRA or the committee are encouraged to... Details
When: March 10, 2023
Where: Oak Brook, IL
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The Forest Preserve and Conservation Section (FPC) develops continuing education and networking opportunities for forest preserve/conservation district professionals.
When: March 13, 2023
Where: Wheaton
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