Education and Training
The Society holds an Annual Institute and Trade Show each spring which rotates around the state. Educational sessions featuring leaders from around the nation include tracks on a variety of issues relating to park, recreation and leisure services. Employees of all levels are guaranteed a rewarding variety of continuing education opportunities at the Institute. Combined with a trade show, the Institute provides a keen opportunity for vendors to interact with members of all levels, providing them information and research on the latest trends and technology available to enhance the field.
Additionally, Regional Workshops and Conferences are conducted throughout the year, which offer one or two day training opportunities on single topic or theme presentations. Details about the regional conferences are published in Society publications, posted on our Web site at www.traps.org, and promoted through communications with Regional Directors.
The National Playground Safety Inspector Certification Course, developed by the National Playground Safety Institute, provides that most comprehensive and widely recognized training available on playground hazard identification and risk management. The course is offered at least twice a year in Texas. As an affiliate of NRPA, we are able to provide continuing education credits towards obtaining or maintaining the national Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) credential, as well as other professional credentials. Details regarding CPRP certification are available from the Society office.
Texas Recreation & Park Society Becomes Authorized Provider of IACET CEUs
Press Release
Education and Training Events
Annual Institute and Trade Show
The Institute is packed with educational sessions featuring leaders from across the country and covering a variety of issues relating to parks, recreation, and leisure services. Employees of all levels are offered a variety of opportunities to earn continuing education units (CEUs) at the Institute. The Institute provides a unique opportunity for vendors to interact with members, providing information and research on the latest trends and technology available to enhance the field. The State Maintenance Rodeo provides competitive events for regional winners to demonstrate skills utilized in day to day operations.
2011 Institute is March 1 -4 in McAllen, Texas
National Playground Safety Inspector Certification Course and Exam Sponsored by the National Recreation and Park Association's (NRPA), the National Playground Safety Institute's (NPSI) Playground Safety Inspector Certification Course provides the most comprehensive and widely recognized training available on playground hazard identification and risk management.
Future Dates
October 4-6, 2010 - Midland, TX
February 28 - March 2, 2011 - McAllen, TX
Held each year and sponsored by the Therapeutic Recreation (TR) branch. The Summit is a great opportunity to share new ideas about programming for individuals with special needs, new twists on old ideas, hands-on learning, networking, and just plain fun.
Stayed tuned for next scheduled Water and Recreation Summit
Regional Workshops and Conferences are conducted throughout the year, which offer one or two day training opportunities on single topic or theme presentations.
Tri-Region (Regions 1, 8 & 9) -October 7 & 8, Midland, TX
Region 2 & 3 - Friday, November 12, Garland, Texas
Region 4 - February 3, 2011, Pearland, Texas
Region 5 & 7 - Friday, November 19, Georgetown, Texas
Region 6 - Thursday, November 4, Portland, Texas
Other Opportunitites
National Executive Development School
December 5-8, 2010
Albuquerque, NM
Classes
Trees Mean Business - 31st Annual Texas Tree Conference
September 22 - 24, 2010
Hosted by - International Society of Arboriculture Texas
Venue - Hilton College Station Conference Center
Address - 801 University Dr East, College Station, 77840
Contact Info for event - Dr. Todd Watson, Conference Chair
979.218.0783; dendrodoc.earthlink.net
http://www.isatexas.com/Members/Conference/2010_Texas_Tree_Conference.htm
Official Sponsor of TRAPS Online Training
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