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Equity in Practice Certificate 1: Exploring Racial Equity in Parks and Recreation
Thank you for your interest in NRPA's Equity in Practice (EiP) Certificate 1: Exploring Racial Equity in Parks and Recreation!
Learn more about the EiP Certificate 1 program including key dates and how to apply below!
Overview
This interactive program invites park and recreation professionals to explore racial equity through self-reflection, dialogue, and action. Participants will exchange perspectives on racial equity in the field of parks and recreation, deepen their understanding of key concepts, and generate ideas to advance equity in their own contexts... and in the profession as a whole.
During Certificate 1, learners will engage in:
- Live workshops focused on core equity concepts, practical tools, and peer learning.
- Self-paced activities that extend learning between workshops and support real-world application.
- Action planning tailored to each participant's unique role and context within their organizations, and their communities.
Each learning block includes a downloadable workbook designed to guide learners in applying what they've learned, tracking progress, and building a doable equity action plan!
Important Dates
Activity | Date |
Applications Open | September 1, 2025 |
Applications Close | October 31, 2025 |
Learners Selected/Notified | November 14, 2025 |
Learners Receive Welcome Packet | December 11, 2025 |
Cohort 11 Begins | January 5, 2025 |
Certificate 1 consists of 6 learning blocks, each 2 weeks in duration. There is one live workshop per learning block (a total of 6). Please hold the following days and times in your calendar:
Workshop | Date | Time |
Workshop 1: It Begins With Us | Tuesday, January 20 | 1:00 - 3:30pm ET |
Workshop 2: The Language We Use | Tuesday, February 3 | 1:00 - 3:30pm ET |
Workshop 3: Connecting Past to Present | Tuesday, February 17 | 1:00 - 3:30pm ET |
Workshop 4: Seeing Inequity | Tuesday, March 3 | 1:00 - 3:30pm ET |
Workshop 5: Moving Towards Equity | Tuesday, March 17 | 1:00 - 3:30pm ET |
Workshop 6: Pulling it All Together | Tuesday, March 31 | 1:00 - 3:30pm ET |
Workshop participation is required to complete EiP Certificate 1 and to be eligible for CEUs. If you have questions or concerns about participation, contact us at access@nrpa.org.
Overall Time Commitment
In addition to participating in the 6 live workshops (2.5 hours each), learners should anticipate spending at least 1 hour per week on self-guided activities (i.e., workbook and discussion boards).
Cost
Currently, there is no cost for NRPA Members to participate in EiP Certificate 1.
Upon successful completion of EiP Certificate 1, NRPA Members may purchase 1 CEU. Contact access@nrpa.org for more details.
How to Apply
Applications will open on September 1, 2025. Bookmark this page, put a reminder in your calendar, and come back here to apply!
Oh, and invite your colleagues to apply! We love having teams work together!