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NCRPA offers year-round professional development opportunities designed to support parks and recreation professionals at every stage of their career. Workshops are offered either in person or virtually, providing flexible options to fit a variety of schedules and learning preferences. Sessions are led by experienced professionals and focus on practical skills, current trends, and real-world challenges. Participating in professional development helps strengthen knowledge, build confidence, and enhance the quality of services provided to our communities.
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| 2026 Professional Devlopment Calendar | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workshop | Date(s) | Location | Early Bird Registration Deadline | General Registration Deadline | Register | Open Call for Sessions |
| February | ||||||
| Dealing With Difficult People in Youth Sports |
February 18 | Virtual | February 12 | |||
| Virtual Learing Workshop: Be the Speaker |
February 19 | Virtual | February 6 | February 17 | ||
| Playground Maintenance Course (PMC) |
February 23 | Morrisville | February 18 | |||
| Certified Playground Safety Inspector Course (CPSI) |
February 24-26 | Goldsboro | January 28 | |||
| Therapeutic Recreation | February 24 & 25 | Carolina Beach | February 3 | February 17 | ||
| March | ||||||
| Why Reinvent the Wheel | March 10 | Virtual | March 5 | |||
| CPRE Cohort | March 12 | Virtual | February 26 | March 11 | ||
| Certified Playground Safety Inspector Course (CPSI) |
March 17-19 | Salisbury | February 13 | |||
| Athletics Workshop | March 18 | New Bern, Holly Springs, Cabarrus County | February 27 | March 13 | ||
| The Basics of Landscaping for Beautiful Green Spaces |
March 31 | Virtual | March 26 | |||
| The Learning Table: Lunch & Learn about Various Topics |
March, April, & May | Virtual | ||||
| April | ||||||
| Virtual Learning Workshop: Accreditation Tips for All |
April 14 | Virtual | ||||
| Recreation Programs | April 15 | Mooresville | March 18 | April 8 | ||
| Supervisors 1 | April 22 | Virtual | ||||
| Recreation Programs | April 29 | Goldsboro | April 1 | April 22 | ||
| May | ||||||
| Special Events | May 14 | Kannapolis | ||||
| Regional Networking Event | May 19 | Raleigh | ||||
| June | ||||||
| Vibe Check: Discovering What Works in Teen Programming |
June 2 | Virtual | May 28 | |||
| September | ||||||
| Virtual Learning Series: Senior Programming |
September 1, 8, 15, 22 | Virtual | ||||
| Community Centers | September 16 | Concord | ||||
| Outdoor & Adventure Programming |
September 17 | Mint Hill | ||||
| Community Centers | September 24 | Creedmoor | ||||
| October | ||||||
| Virtual Learning Series: Grant Writing/Sponsorships |
October 7, 14, 21, 28 | Virtual | ||||
| Athletic Professionals Workshop (APW) |
October 7 & 8 | Mount Holly | ||||
| Supervisors 1 | October 13 & 14 | Virtual | ||||
| Maintenance | October 15 | Apex | ||||
| Maintenance | October 20 | Waxhaw | ||||
| Maintenance | October 22 | Roanoke Rapids | ||||
| Summer Camps | October 29 | Cary | ||||
| November | ||||||
| Virtual Learning Series: Inclusion | November 2, 9, 16, 23 | Virtual | ||||
| December | ||||||
| NCRPA Annual Conference | TBA | TBA | ||||