Upcoming Events
MRPA hosts a variety of education opportunities throughout the year. Workshop information will be added to this page throughout the year.
How to Deal with Difficult People - Secrets Revealed! - Virtual Workshop
February 7
Noon - 1:30 p.m.
.15 CEUs
Difficult people are everywhere BUT at work our response to them makes a difference. They know how to bring “IT” and learning how to interact with them effectively is critical to overall job success, image, and personal wellbeing. This session provides strategies for working productively with challenging people. This virtual workshop is in partnership with Florida Recreation and Park Association.
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What's your EQ IQ - Virtual Workshop
March 8
Noon - 1:30 p.m.
.15 CEUs
As the focus on building the right Culture and Environment in the workplace is front and center in our struggle to attract and retain the best and the brightest, the discussion of Emotional Intelligence is making its way into conversations more and more. The understanding of Social Awareness, Empathy, Compassion, Emotions, and so much more is critical to our success both personally and professionally. This session will break down EQ and help you first understand yourself, and then how to be a better leader by understand others. This virtual workshop is in partnership with Florida Recreation and Park Association.
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Certified Playground Safety Inspector Course and Exam
Cedarholm Community Building, Roseville
March 15-17
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Meaningful Evaluations: The How-Tos and Where-Fors - Virtual Workshop
March 21
Noon - 1:30 p.m.
.15 CEUs
Do you know why you do evaluations? Do you do share and respond to the results? What are the expectations (both unspoken and apparent) do you have related to evaluation-based actions? In this session we’ll talk about the whys, hows, whats, and what-to-do-withs of evaluations – related to personnel as well as programs. Providing background information and structure, sharing current practices, and asking and responding to questions will all be part of this session. This virtual workshop is in partnership with Florida Recreation and Park Association.
Learning Objectives
- Identify at least three reasons that evaluations are important
- Explain what to do with evaluation results
- Conduct meaning evaluations of programs and personnel
Afterschool Analytics: Why the data matters - Virtual Workshop
March 29
Noon - 1:30 p.m.
.15 CEUs
Learn how data can be used to inspire change, create a story of impactful moments, motivate staff, and help grow your Parks and Recreation department. In this session we discuss the impact keeping track of data can have, and how to use this information to best serve your community. This virtual workshop is in partnership with Florida Recreation and Park Association.
Learning Objectives
- Identify how proper data collection can help tell your parks and recreation story.
- Identify how to properly sell your services and improve programming through data collection.
- Be able to tangibly show the impact staff has, helping motivate and create healthy competition amongst your team.
Certified Playground Safety Inspector Course and Exam
Maple Grove Community Center
April 12-14
*Note the new dates from the original flyer
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September 26-29
Plymouth Community Center
Plymouth, MN
More information to follow...