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SIA will be hosting the Certified Playground Safety Inspector course and exam December 10 – 12, 2025.  This course will properly train and certify you and your staff to recognize and prevent potential playground hazards.  The course is conducted by the California Park & Recreation Society (CPRS) in conjunction with the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA).

SIA district members are to register directly with CPRS using the link on the attached flyer.  Upon completion of the course and exam, SIA will reimburse the district (passing the exam is NOT necessary for reimbursement).  Payment may be made with a credit card.

If you are unable to use a credit card for payment, you may request an invoice by contacting Quani Bates at CPRS at quani@cprs.org.  She will need the following information:

• Full name of attendee
• School District name
• Email of attendee
• Registration for both the course and exam OR only the course or the exam.

Registration is not complete (seat is not saved) until payment is received.

This training will be open to the public and SIA has 20 seats reserved until October 10^th.  Please register as soon as possible.

Effective one-on-one meetings are one of the most powerful tools a leader has – but only if they’re done well. In this webinar, we’ll explore how to use these meetings to build trust, invite shared ownership of the conversation, and uncover opportunities for growth and improvement. You’ll leave with practical tips to make your one-on-ones more meaningful, efficient, and action-oriented.

By the end of this session, you’ll be able to:

• – Strengthen working relationships by building trust though consistent and thoughtful one-on-one meetings.
• – Create shared responsibility for one-on-one conversations by using clear structure and expectations.
• – Apply strategies to invite feedback, identify improvement opportunities, and support employee development.

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Becoming a leader for the first time is one of the most challenging and critical career transitions you’ll ever face. And with this transition comes challenges and changes – some expected and some unexpected. The reality is that leadership itself is complex and 40% of new managers fail within the first 18 months of being promoted. In this two-day training, you will learn strategies and techniques to master your role right from the start.

Through guided activities and real-world scenarios, participants will strengthen their listening and speaking skills while learning how to turn difficult conversations into opportunities for growth. By the end of this session, attendees will be better prepared to foster a more positive, productive, and collaborative workplace culture.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

• – Recognize the difference between positions and underlying interests in disputes.
• – Apply supportive and assertive communication techniques, including paraphrasing, openness statements, and agreement framing.
• – Use a structured interpersonal negotiation process to guide conversations toward resolution.
• – Transform disputes into opportunities for collaboration and stronger workplace relationships.
• – Confidently manage staff conflicts using practical, repeatable approaches.