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Training
Tracks
These
themes have been selected for educational focus and are
based on the VIP Action Plan and issues impacting our
profession. To view educational sessions in each training
track visit the Education Matrix here.
Being
At The Table: public policy and legislation,
focus on public policy development, advocacy, research,
connecting
with constituents, community activism, public policies in
health, education and public safety that affect parks and
recreation
Collaborating
to Create Community: CPRS VIP Mission Areas, volunteerism,
partnering and collaborations (getting
started,
sustainability, evaluation, completion), unique opportunities,
role of non-profits
Leadership
Development: a focus of the CPRS Board of Directors
as an ends policy, focus on personal
assessment, personal
and professional skills for success, staff development,
strategic thinking, mentoring, coaching, lifelong learning
for self
and as an organizational commitment, commissioner development
Natural/Public
Resources: focus on natural resource related
issues, conservancies, land trusts, role
of non-profits,
stewardship, facility development, grass roots
efforts, community activism
Nuts & Bolts: daily
business of providing recreation & park
services, skills development for entry-level
staff, health & wellness,
recreation programming & park maintenance
innovations, strengthening family & community,
personal enrichment
Pulse
Sessions: strategic issues facing the profession;
society/societal change, diversification
of communities,
how to serve new
constituents, staff recruitment and retention,
team building, needs assessment, trends affecting
the
profession, students
of the new millennium, CPRS Special Interest
Sections issues critical to special areas
of expertise,
succession management
planning, funding
Technology
and Research Tools: management opportunities, information
analysis,
research
in action, evaluation,
best practices, benchmarking, surveys,
performance/outcome management,
marketing |
