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NCRPA Virtual Learning Workshop - Progress vs. Perfection: Pre-Accreditation Tips for ALL - Attendee Registration

Progress vs. Perfection: Pre-Accreditation Tips for ALL is a practical virtual workshop designed for park and recreation professionals who are curious about accreditation and want to start preparing now — even if applying feels years away. You’ll get a clear, approachable introduction to the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) through the National Recreation and Park Association, along with realistic first steps agencies of any size can take to begin building a foundation for a potential future accreditation.

We’ll focus on progress over perfection — introducing what readiness actually looks like and simple actions you can research to start implementing right away within your programs, operations, and agency culture. Whether you’re exploring CAPRA for the first time or looking to organize early efforts, you’ll leave with simple tips to begin your journey.

Discussion topics will include a brief intro into the importance of CAPRA, insight from a recently accredited and reaccredited agency, view an example standard and discuss becoming a visitor.

Who should attend?  Ideal for agency leaders, supervisors, and staff who support operations, planning, programs, or administration and want to position their department for long-term success.

Date & Location:
April 30 @ 1:00 - 2:30 PM
Virtual

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Registration Fees | Early Bird Registration Available Through April 14, 2026
Member Non-Member
Early Bird $25 $35
General $30 $40
  • To receive the discounted member rate, you must log into your membership account prior to registering for the event. If you register at the non-member rate and pay by credit card, we will refund the difference minus a $10 processing fee.
  • Log into your member account with your email as the username.  Requesting a password reset may be necessary.  For assistance, call 919-832-5868 or email info@ncrpa.net.

To learn more about the CAPRA Certification, please visit the NRPA CAPRA Standards Webpage.

Total CEU’s: No CEUs will be offered

Speakers:

  • Kira Stewart, Manager - Recreation Programs, Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department
  • Braxton Patterson, Wilson Parks & Recreation
  • Billy Helton, Morrisville Parks and Recreation
  • Shauna Lewallen, Recreation Operations Superintendent, Kettering, OH Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department

Cancellation deadline: March 5, 2026. Cancellation requests and transfer requests must be made in writing to brad@ncrpa.net.  Please view our Refund Policy here.

Special Accommodations Requests: An attendee who has a disability may request a special accommodation; the request must be submitted in writing to Brad@ncrpa.net 30 days before the event.

NCRPA Contact: Brad Foster at 919-832-5868 or brad@NCRPA.net

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