IPRA Event 2 (Wheeling, IL) | April 15th, 2025
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Supporting Community Health & Well-Being Through Evidence-Based Park Destinations
Parks are essential to creating healthier, happier communities. This unique continuing education opportunity is designed to support professionals and stakeholders as they make their case and champion high-quality outdoor destinations to advocate for intergenerational, inclusive play and recreation environments. By thoughtfully aligning evidence-based best practices, communities across Illinois have deployed research to demonstrate their impact on community vitality. Be inspired by the leadership case examples and the latest research findings from IPRA’s Statewide Initiative’s Collective Impact Report and learn how to translate data to tell your unique story! The content, resources, and interactive activities will offer a comprehensive overview and innovative strategies to turn research into practice and validate your investment.
*This Professional Development Event is free and offered at no charge through PlayCore’s Center for Outreach, Research, and Education, GameTime, Cunningham Recreation, and Illinois Park and Recreation Association (IPRA).*
Learning objectives
- Summarize three evidence-based design best practices to create high-quality outdoor play and recreation destinations.
- Discuss model projects, positive community outcomes, and the health and wellness benefits of inclusion, physical activity, and nature.
- Outline the collective impact findings and usage outcomes from play and recreation projects across the state.
- List five tools/resources to assist with planning outdoor play and recreation destinations.
Agenda
| 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Arrival & Networking Lunch |
| 12:00 - 12:15 PM | Welcome & Initiative Overview |
| 12:15 - 1:45 PM | Education Session: Supporting Community Health & Wellness |
| 1:45 - 2:00 PM | Overview of Statewide Initiative Funding Opportunity |
| 2:00 - 2:15 PM | Next Steps & Closing |
Educational resources and continuing education credits (CEUs) and certificates will be provided at no cost. CEUs will be provided for a total of 1.5 Professional Development Hours (0.15 IACET CEU / 1.5 AIA HSW LU / 1.5 LA CES HSW PDH) for learners meeting outlined requirements. The instructor of this learning event is employed by PlayCore and discloses interest in participants partnering with PlayCore on their play and recreation initiatives.
Jennie Sumrell
CORE Community Outreach Director
PlayCore
Jennie worked in the field of childhood development and exceptional learning for nearly fifteen years. She has a Master’s degree in Special Education with a concentration in Early Childhood Education from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Jennie joined PlayCore in 2008 and serves as the Community Outreach Director within PlayCore’s Center for Outreach, Research and Education. Deeply passionate about inclusive, intergenerational play, Jennie utilizes her expertise and personal experiences as an educator to positively impact the development of innovative play and recreation destinations that focus on community health and wellness.
This session will offer the following credits:
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| 0.15 IACET CEU / | 1.5 AIA HSW LU / | 1.5 LA CES HSW PDH |
CEUs for a total of 1.5 Professional Development Hours (0.15 IACET CEU / 1.5 AIA HSW LU / 1.5 LA/CES HSW PDH) will be provided to learners meeting the following requirements:
- Be present for 95% of the duration of the learning event;
- Participate in activities and discussion throughout;
- Complete assessment with 80% mastery of learning outcome;
- Complete feedback/evaluation survey
To obtain your CEU, please visit the "Event Details" tab above to complete the associated components for this event.
Instructor(s) Disclosures:
The instructors of this training webinar are employed by PlayCore and disclose an interest in attendees partnering with PlayCore on their play and recreation initiatives.
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For any questions, please contact core@playcore.com
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