CPRS 2024: 22 Must-Attend Educational Sessions

Attending the Connections 2024: CPRS Conference & Expo in palm springs this month? With over 40 incredible educational sessions to attend, you and your team might be scrambling to plan which sessions you'll join. To help We've compiled a list of the top 22 sessions we're most excited about!

Covering everything from programming to funding, we cherry-picked a wide range of topics that you may want to attend!

• Skip to Day 1 CPRS 2024 Educational Sessions (Wednesday, February 28)
• Skip to Day 2 CPRS 2024 Educational Sessions (Thursday, February 29)
• Skip to Day 3 CPRS 2024 Educational Sessions (Friday, March 1)

CPRS 2024 Sessions-Workshops: Day 1 (Wednesday, February 28)

1. Aging: So Cool Everyone Is STILL Doing It!

Topic Categories: Seniors, Programming
Date: Wednesday, February 28
Time: 11:30AM to 12:00PM
Speakers: Jenni Worsham, Ben Dieterle

2. Positioning Yourself as a Leader in Youth Sports

Topic Categories: Youth, Sports
Date: Wednesday, February 28
Time: 11:30AM to 12:00PM
Speakers: Lisa Licata, Tina Fierro

3. You Did What?!?! Let's Celebrate!

Topic Category: Staff
Date: Wednesday, February 28
Time: 11:30AM to 12:00PM
Speakers: Johnathan O. Skinner, Nikki Ginger, Sven Leff

4. Being ‘Project Ready’: Building Relationships with Elected Officials

Topic Categories: Government, Funding
Date: Wednesday, February 28
Time: 2:30PM to 3:30PM
Speakers: Emeline Noda, Mike Heller

5. Social Media…Managing Your Other Duties as Assigned

Topic Category: Social Media
Date: Wednesday, February 28
Time: 2:30PM to 3:30PM
Speakers: Frankie Nelson, Sarah Valentine

6. The Must-Have Leadership Skills for the Emerging Parks and Recreation Professional

Topic Category: Leadership
Date: Wednesday, February 28
Time: 2:30PM to 3:30PM
Speaker: Hillary K. Roemersberger

7. T.A.P. into Your Teen’s Potential! Creating a Dynamic Youth Volunteer Program That Fuels Your Future Workforce!

Topic Categories: Youth, Volunteer
Date: Wednesday, February 28
Time: 3:45PM to 4:45PM
Speakers: Sonia L. Batres, Rosie Lozoya, Patricia Santana, James Pedroza

8. The Richmond Way: Leadership Lessons from Ted Lasso

Topic Category: Leadership
Date: Wednesday, February 28
Time: 3:45PM to 4:45PM
Speakers: Adam Chow, Tricia Mullan, Tom Hellmann

9. Evolving Role of Park and Recreation Agencies in Supporting Community Mental Health & Wellbeing

Topic Category: Health and wellbeing
Date: Wednesday, February 28
Time: 3:45PM to 5:15PM
Speakers: Catherine Nagel, Norma Garcia, Jimmy Kim

You can check out the full CPRS 2024 Day 1 Educational Session line-up here.

CPRS 2024 Sessions-Workshops: Day 2 (Thursday, February 29)

10. How Radical Candor Creates High Performing Teams

Topic Category: Leadership
Date: Thursday, February 29
Time: 11:00AM to 12:00PM
Speaker: Katie DeVenuto

11. JEDI Is the Lens, Belonging Is the Goal: Creating a Culture of Belonging in the Workplace

Topic Category: DEI
Date: Thursday, February 29
Time: 11:00AM to 12:00PM
Speaker: Tiarra Warner

12. Navigating the Grant World

Topic Category: Funding
Date: Thursday, February 29
Time: 11:00AM to 12:00PM
Speaker: Cristina James

13. "Other Duties As Assigned" Disaster Service Worker or First Responders?

Topic Categories: Staff
Date: Thursday, February 29
Time: 2:45PM to 3:45PM
Speaker: Ashley Sylvester

14. Equity in Budgeting: A Journey

Topic Category: Funding
Date: Thursday, February 29
Time: 2:45PM to 3:45PM
Speakers: Leah Martinez, Becky Adams

15. Finding Your Passion...Again!

Topic Category: Health and Wellbeing
Date: Thursday, February 29
Time: 2:45PM to 3:45PM
Speakers: Ashika Lal, Kate Miller

16. Park Directors Panel: Current Issues and Opportunities

Topic Category: Leadership
Date: Thursday, February 29
Time: 2:45PM to 3:45PM
Speakers: Brian Albright, Norma Garcia, Beahta Davis, Kyla Brown

17. Connecting the County Through Cornhole: When P&R Departments Come Together to Collaborate

Topic Category: Communications
Date: Thursday, February 29
Time: 4:00PM to 5:00PM
Speakers: Dan Opperman, Danny Brink, Garrett Kuehle

18. Key Elements to a Successful Capital Project

Topic Category: Leadership
Date: Thursday, February 29
Time: 4:00PM to 5:00PM
Speaker: Tara Gee

19. Positioning Yourself for Advancement

Topic Category: Leadership
Date: Thursday, February 29
Time: 4:00PM to 5:00PM
Speakers: Emeline Noda, Jennifer Sisoev

20. The Disciplinary Process - What You Haven't Been Trained for Yet!

Topic Categories: Leadership, Staff
Date: Thursday, February 29
Time: 4:00PM to 5:00PM
Speakers: Jessica Gandara, Jamie Bumia

You can check out the full CPRS 2024 Day 2 Educational Session line-up here.

CPRS 2024 Sessions-Workshops: Day 3 (Friday, March 1)

21. 'Hot in My Backyard!' Climate Change Facts and Key Strategies for Successful Community Adaptation

Topic Category: Climate Change
Date: Friday, March 1
Time: 9:00AM to 10:00AM
Speakers: Steve N. Lang, Jennifer Zell, Rick Anthony

22. Pickleball Lessons: Can Your Community Find a Balance Between Pickleball, Tennis and Neighbors?

Topic Category: Pickleball
Date: Friday, March 1
Time: 10:15AM to 11:15AM
Speakers: Kevin Safine, Karen Heaston-Martin

You can check out the full CPRS 2024 Day 3 Educational Session line-up here.

Wrapping it up:

We’re hoping you have the best experience at the event and leave with lots of valuable insights and ideas you can apply at your agency!

While there, be sure to come visit the Xplor Recreation team at booth #104!

Here are a few reasons to stop by:

🎁Enter in a draw to win a Free iPad Air 

🔍See our all-in-one recreation management software in action

📱Get a hands-on experience of our NEW Client Mobile App

🎉Snag yourself some *useful* swag to take home

📸Have a laugh and capture memories with your team at our photobooth!