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General Sessions

  Start DateEnd DateStart TimeEnd Time 
Thursday General Session - Pfantastic Culture – Creative Ideas to Recruit and Retain Phenomenal People (Sereniah Breland)
2/26/20252/26/20258:00 AMNot Specified
Wednesday General Session - Moving from Best Practices to Next Practices (Neelay Bhatt)
2/26/20252/26/20258:30 AMNot Specified

Other Education Sessions

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TR Tuesday - Navigating the Waters: Adaptive Kayaking Techniques and Inclusive Practices (Kevin Carr)
2/25/20252/25/20258:00 AMNot Specified
Maintenance Morning - The Bridge Between Park Planning and Maintenance: Real-World Solutions (Ziad Kharrat)
2/26/20252/26/20258:00 AMNot Specified
Directors Forum - Planning for 2050 (Neelay Bhatt)
2/26/20252/26/202511:00 AMNot Specified

Session Block 1

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Adaptive Programming for Participants of All Abilities (Part 1) (Tamica Clement)
2/26/20252/26/202511:00 AMNot Specified
Advocacy in Action (Jeff Achee)
2/26/20252/26/202511:00 AMNot Specified
Camp Resource Roundup (Tori Thibodeaux)
2/26/20252/26/202511:00 AMNot Specified
Cultivating Commitment: Fostering Retention in Recreation Staff (Jenna Katsaros & Dr. Laura Walker)
2/26/20252/26/202511:00 AMNot Specified
Innovation is Invitation: Designing for ADHD, Auditory and Visual Disabilities, and More (Jill Moore)
2/26/20252/26/202511:00 AMNot Specified
Navigating the Path to 154/154: Achieving CAPRA Accreditation (Jose Marines & Chris Chastain)
2/26/20252/26/202511:00 AMNot Specified
Teen Leadership Blue Print for Building Tomorrows Leaders Today (Cassie Paddock)
2/26/20252/26/202511:00 AMNot Specified

Session Block 2

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Adaptive Programming for Participants of All Abilities (Part 2) (Tamica Clement)
2/26/20252/26/20251:30 PMNot Specified
Boosting Employee Morale - Harnessing the Power of the 5 Love Languages (Jesse Enriquez & Marcus Mercer)
2/26/20252/26/20251:30 PMNot Specified
Communication For Event Teams 101 (Josh Rodrique)
2/26/20252/26/20251:30 PMNot Specified
It's Not What You Say, Its How You Say It (Matt Kaser)
2/26/20252/26/20251:30 PMNot Specified
Juice is Worth the Squeeze: Asking Better Questions Gets Better Answers (Jordan Daniel & Edgar Reed)
2/26/20252/26/20251:30 PMNot Specified
Maintaining Public Space with Contractors: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (Deborah Branch & Chris Swindle)
2/26/20252/26/20251:30 PMNot Specified
Pump Room 101 (Emily Marecle & Kurt Hardin)
2/26/20252/26/20251:30 PMNot Specified
These are my Monkeys, This is My Circus (Adam Truilllo)
2/26/20252/26/20251:30 PMNot Specified
Transforming Texas: The Next Century of Texas State Parks (Rodney Franklin & Justin Fleury)
2/26/20252/26/20251:30 PMNot Specified

Session Block 3

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#NoMoreBoringMeetings (Shannon Coates)
2/26/20252/26/20252:45 PMNot Specified
Changing Culture & Winning (Robert Basford & Laura Capps)
2/26/20252/26/20252:45 PMNot Specified
Creating Community Partnerships (JoAnn Zimmerman)
2/26/20252/26/20252:45 PMNot Specified
Emergency Action Plan for Senior Recreation & Aquatic Facilities (Courtney Davis & Samantha Williams)
2/26/20252/26/20252:45 PMNot Specified
Let's Grow Together - Creating a Vibrant Community Garden (Jason Ross & Jed Aplaca)
2/26/20252/26/20252:45 PMNot Specified
Navigating Towards Meaningful Park and Recreation Experiences for All (Kate Meacham & Jennifer Robinson)
2/26/20252/26/20252:45 PMNot Specified
The Easy Way to Grow Your Canopy (Dave Madden)
2/26/20252/26/20252:45 PMNot Specified
TPWD Transition Plan: A piece of the ADA compliance puzzle (Jessica Burke & John McGovern)
2/26/20252/26/20252:45 PMNot Specified
Young H.O.T. (Helping Others Transform) Turnt: Leadership the new way (Habrina Gardner)
2/26/20252/26/20252:45 PMNot Specified

Session Block 4

  Start DateEnd DateStart TimeEnd Time 
Beyond the Dial Tone: Why Community Members Still Resist Online Registration (Datis Mohsenipour)
2/26/20252/26/20254:00 PMNot Specified
Designing with Sensory Needs in Mind (Ariel Mansholt)
2/26/20252/26/20254:00 PMNot Specified
Finding the Money: Traditional and Alternative Funding Options Explained (Richard DePalma & Matt Lee)
2/26/20252/26/20254:00 PMNot Specified
Fun For All: Celebrating Accessibility at Inks Lake (Nathanial Nouri)
2/26/20252/26/20254:00 PMNot Specified
Get in the Game: Youth Sport Destinations (David McCaskill & J.D. Woods)
2/26/20252/26/20254:00 PMNot Specified
Goal Mastery: Charting Your Path to Success (Natalie Klinsky)
2/26/20252/26/20254:00 PMNot Specified
Improving Outdoor Access: Small Changes, Big Impact (Chris Meza)
2/26/20252/26/20254:00 PMNot Specified
Keeping In-Service Interesting (Emily Maercle)
2/26/20252/26/20254:00 PMNot Specified
Safe Space Play Space: Inclusive Recreation Stories (Brian Vasquez & Mary Hemenes)
2/26/20252/26/20254:00 PMNot Specified

Session Block 5

  Start DateEnd DateStart TimeEnd Time 
Emerald Ash Boer Tracking in the City of Dallas (Christopher Morris)
2/27/20252/27/20259:45 AMNot Specified
Every Second Counts: How FX's Bear made us better public servants (Josh Rodrigue & Janson Meyers)
2/27/20252/27/20259:45 AMNot Specified
Just Blow Your Whistle Why Good Guards Fail to Recognize (Kelly Martinez)
2/27/20252/27/20259:45 AMNot Specified
Managing the Fun: Inclusive Staffing for Parks and Recreation Programs (Part 1) (Jana Burke)
2/27/20252/27/20259:45 AMNot Specified
Next Generation Training or Training the Next Generation? (Jordan Daniels & Edgar Reed)
2/27/20252/27/20259:45 AMNot Specified
Open Air Steel Structure: Adding Value to the Built Environment (Greg Hawkins)
2/27/20252/27/20259:45 AMNot Specified
Synthetic Turf Fields - are they really easier to care for than grass? (Morgan Skidmore & Juan Zamora)
2/27/20252/27/20259:45 AMNot Specified
Talking Next Practices with the Next Practitioners (Neelay Bhatt)
2/27/20253/27/20259:45 AMNot Specified
This Girl is on Fire (Lauren Shrum)
2/27/20252/27/20259:45 AMNot Specified

Session Block 6

  Start DateEnd DateStart TimeEnd Time 
Beyond the Minimums: Improving Play and Recreation Experiences for All Visitors (Jennie Sumrell)
2/27/20252/27/202511:00 AMNot Specified
Building a Mental Health Toolkit for a Healthy Workplace (Sheri Willis)
2/27/20252/27/202511:00 AMNot Specified
Critical Thinking: ADA Compliance Strategies for your PARD (Part 1) (John McGovern)
2/27/20252/27/202511:00 AMNot Specified
Fields, Courts, and Users Part 1: How many is enough? (Darin Barr & Scott Caron)
2/27/20252/27/202511:00 AMNot Specified
Game On: Transforming Public Outreach with Gamification (Jeff Stuart & Katrina Arndt)
2/27/20252/27/202511:00 AMNot Specified
Launching a Swim Lesson Program From Concept to Success (Brittany Kartchner)
2/27/20252/27/202511:00 AMNot Specified
Managing the Fun: Inclusive Staffing for Parks and Recreation Programs (Part 2)
2/27/20252/27/202511:00 AMNot Specified
Marketing Power-Ups: Super Mario Style (Jenna Gilbreath & Dana Ball)
2/27/20252/27/202511:00 AMNot Specified
Nuts & Bolts of Building a Parks Foundation: Case Study of Travis County (Joanna Wolaver & Deron Shumaker)
2/27/20252/27/202511:00 AMNot Specified
Wow Factor: Techniques to Motivate Your Team into Providing Exceptional Guest Experiences (Kelly Martinez)
2/27/20252/27/202511:00 AMNot Specified

Session Block 7

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5 Birds 1 Stone (Corinna Fleming & Jordan Daniel)
2/27/20252/27/20251:30 PMNot Specified
Beyond the Noise: AI in Parks and Recreation (Will Harrison)
2/27/20252/27/20251:30 PMNot Specified
Charting your Career Path (F&YP Panel)
2/27/20252/27/20251:30 PMNot Specified
Critical Thinking: ADA Compliance Strategies for your PARD (Part 2) (John McGovern)
2/27/20252/27/20251:30 PMNot Specified
Fields, Courts, and Users Part 2: Revenue Generation and Economic Impact (Darin Barr & Scott Caron)
2/27/20252/27/20251:30 PMNot Specified
Fraise Mowing: Achievable Reality and What is Your Turnaround Time? (Weston Floyd & Jacob Winger)
2/27/20252/27/20251:30 PMNot Specified
Meeting the Needs of the Disability Community through Parks and Recreation (Dr Allie Thomas & Jessica Burke)
2/27/20252/27/20251:30 PMNot Specified
Tips and Tricks for Effective Swim Lessons (Kelly Martinez)
2/27/20252/27/20251:30 PMNot Specified
Unlocking Gen Z Potential: Recruiting Rebels and Retaining Rockstars (Brandon Jones)
2/27/20252/27/20251:30 PMNot Specified
Yes Man Says No: Embracing Diversity of thought in your organization (Dr. Middleton)
2/27/20252/27/20251:30 PMNot Specified

Session Block 8

  Start DateEnd DateStart TimeEnd Time 
Community Integration after Brain Injury (Marissa Holt)
2/27/20252/27/20253:00 PMNot Specified
Creating Park Stewards through Sustainability Programming (Frances McGee & Juan Casas)
2/27/20252/27/20253:00 PMNot Specified
Host Aquatic Events at Your Facility (Brittany Kartchner)
2/27/20252/27/20253:00 PMNot Specified
Intergenerational Programming (Jamie Jaco-Cooper)
2/27/20252/27/20253:00 PMNot Specified
New Fitness Equipment Trends (Adam Aberbach)
2/27/20252/27/20253:00 PMNot Specified
Turfgrass Management for Water Conservation (Agustin Boeri)
2/27/20252/27/20253:00 PMNot Specified
Understanding Gen Z: Working with Zoomers (Sheri Willis)
2/27/20252/27/20253:00 PMNot Specified
Volunteer Engagement 101 (Corina Sadler & Morgan Green-Griffin)
2/27/20252/27/20253:00 PMNot Specified