Educational Opportunities
RRS Directed Opportunities
RRS Teleconference Series
Educational workshops offered through video teleconference on monthly basis at nine sites across North Carolina. Professional certification CEUs offered.
RRS e-Learning Series
Online educational opportunites that allow you to interact with other recreation departments/organizations around the state and the country, from your personal or work computer.
35th Annual Institute--January 6-11, 2013
Hosted by the North Carolina Justice Academy and sponsored by RRS and the NC Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #74
NC Parks and Recreation Directors Conference
65th Annual Conference – January 23-25, 2013
Best Practices in Aquatics Workshop
February 21-22--Chapel Hill, NC
Womens LeadherShip Workshop
SAVE THE DATE for our 3rd Annual Workshop - Raise Your Sails - April 18-19, 2013 in Cary, NC
Playground Safety Training (NPSI – CPSI)
July 16-18, 2013 at NCSU McKimmon Center, Raleigh, NC
National Playground Safety Institute (NPSI) - Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) through NRPA and RRS each July. Please check our playground safety page for more details.
State and National Conferences
North Carolina Recreation and Park Association (NCRPA)
Visit the NCRPA website to find regional workshops, the CBM forum the Athletic Directors workshop and TR Conference information.
National Recreation and Park Association
Visit the NRPA website for information on a variety of national education & training opportunities
Oglebay Schools
Visit the NCSU Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management Oglebay School web site to learn more about professional development courses offered at Oglebay Conference and Training Center through NCSU and the Office of Professional Development.
