Online Education

At KRPA, we offer online educational opportunities year-round to help you enhance your skills, earn CEUs, and stay ahead in the field. Our webinars are carefully curated and produced in-house or in collaboration with trusted partners, delivering practical and relevant content for parks and recreation professionals. Please note that all webinars are offered live and will not be available for later viewing. Explore our current offerings below and take the next step in your professional growth!

Upcoming Opportunities 

Challenges of the Little Guy

Date: January 21, 2026 • Time: 1:00 PM ET • Credits: 0.1 CEUs
Speaker: Issa Thornell, Director, Village of Biscayne Park Parks and Recreation
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This session is for the little guys. Learn six strategies for thriving in smaller municipalities, share ideas with peers, and discuss solutions for common challenges.
Learning Outcomes:

• Discuss common challenges faced by small municipalities.

• Identify six ways to overcome those challenges and succeed.

• Share and summarize practical strategies with peers.
  

Leading Like Gumby: Flexible, Adaptable Leadership for Parks and Rec Teams

Date: January 29, 2026 • Time: 12:00 PM • Credits: 0.1 CEUs
Speaker: Chamreece Diggs, CPRP, SPecial Programs Superintendent
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This interactive session uses the iconic character Gumby as a metaphor for flexible, emotionally intelligent leadership. Participants will explore how adaptability, empathy, and effective communication help supervisors build trust, support diverse work styles, and lead motivated, inclusive teams.

Learning Outcomes:

• Describe flexible leadership and explain its value in the Parks and Recreation context.  
• Demonstrate strategies for recognizing and adapting to diverse work styles and personalities. 
• Discuss principles of emotional intelligence to build trust and connection with staff.    
• Build a personal "Gumby Leadership Toolkit" with resources learned and shared from peers. 

Leading Early: Navigating Success as a Young Leader

Date: February 4, 2026 • Time: 1:00 PM ET • Credits: 0.1 CEUs
Speaker: Devon Poulos, Aquatics Manager, North Port Parks and Recreation
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Designed for emerging leaders, this session provides tools to build confidence, credibility, and influence in the workplace while navigating generational dynamics.
Learning Outcomes:

• Identify key challenges faced by young leaders and strategies to overcome them.

• Explore techniques for managing intergenerational teams.

• Enhance communication and interpersonal skills to build trust and credibility.
  

Sustainable Landscapes in Everyday Life

Date: February 12, 2026 • Time: 1:00 PM ET • Credits: 0.1 CEUs
Speaker: Andrea Landis, Conservation & Strategic Initiatives Division Manager
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Explore how sustainably designed, environmentally forward landscapes can be integrated into everyday spaces as presenters share insights on native Florida plantings, their opportunities and constraints, and three key initiatives underway in the City of Groveland.
Learning Outcomes:

• Gain a better understanding of native planting approaches and plant material (successes and challenges).
• Learn about Groveland's initiative to become a leading example in the development of sustainable landscapes.
• See examples and understand lessons learned as part of two case studies being implemented in Groveland.

Dealing With Difficult People in Youth Sports

Date: February 18, 2026 • Time: 1:00 PM ET • Credits: 0.1 CEUs
Speaker: Chris Stevenson, Founder, The Empower Group
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Learn strategies for managing challenging situations in youth sports to ensure positive experiences for athletes, parents, and coaches.
Learning Outcomes:

• Analyze challenges in the coach-athlete-parent dynamic.

• Demonstrate effective communication strategies to set expectations.

• Apply conflict resolution and de-escalation techniques.
  

Why Reinvent the Wheel

Date: March 10, 2026 • Time: 1:00 PM ET • Credits: 0.1 CEUs
Speakers: LaToya Artis & Jacob Baker, Recreation Managers, Ocala Recreation and Parks
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Discover how to increase community engagement through programs tailored to your agency’s mission. Learn to evaluate, design, and adapt programs that best fit your community.
Learning Outcomes:

• Learn to evaluate and design programs based on community needs.

• Identify the unique needs and desires of your community.

• Discuss program specificity and purpose for lasting impact.
  

The Basics of Landscaping for Beautiful Green Spaces

Date: March 31, 2026 • Time: 1:00 PM ET • Credits: 0.1 CEUs
Speakers: Hannah Eason, UF/IFAS Extension Agent, Orange County
Dr. Morgan Pinkerton, UF/IFAS Extension Agent, Seminole County
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Learn sustainable landscaping fundamentals with a focus on plant health, prevention, and maintenance best practices. This live-only session includes a new bilingual landscaping resource book.
Learning Outcomes:

• Recall integrated pest management basics for maintaining healthy landscapes.

• Identify sustainable landscaping and cultural control practices.

• Recognize available resources and training for plant and landscape management.
  

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