BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P1H REFRESH-INTERVAL:P1H CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=2SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:Central Daylight Time END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=11;BYDAY=1SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:Central Standard Time END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T160000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:'26 Diversity Education Institute DESCRIPTION:Join professionals from across Illinois for a day of learning\, networking\, and actionable strategies at the 6th annual Diversity Education Institute\, hosted by IPRA's Diversity (DIV) Section. Whether you're just beginning your DEI journey or looking to refine your agency's approach\, this dynamic program will provide fresh insights\, expert guidance\, and valuable connections.This year's program brings together an exciting mix of sessions designed to spark innovation\, strengthen workplace culture\, and elevate inclusive recreation across every level of your agency. You'll dive into what employers must know in 2026\, sharpen your recruitment and onboarding strategies\, and explore how to support physical activity access for individuals with disabilities from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds. From navigating generational trends to transforming lessons learned into next-step innovation\, the lineup keeps you learning\, laughing\, and leveling-up all day long. You'll also unpack the power of small actions to drive big impacts in DEI\, gain fresh insight into neurodivergence and dismantling ableism in recreation spaces\, and engaged with the DEI Board of Regents in roundtable discussions and speed sessions.Engage with fellow professionals\, exchange ideas\, and walk away with practical tools to implement in your agency. Don't miss this opportunity to lead the DEI conversation and create lasting impact in your organization and community.Registration deadline is Tuesday\, April 21\, 2026.Location\nFox Valley Park District\, Prisco Community Center\, 150 West Illinois Avenue\, Aurora\, IL 60506.Who Should Attend\nThis session is ideal for professionals in the parks and recreation field across Illinois who are involved in or interested in advancing diversity\, equity\, and inclusion (DEI) within their agencies. Whether you're new to DEI or looking to refine your approach\, this event offers expert insights\, practical tools\, and valuable networking opportunities to help drive meaningful change in your organization and community.Food & Beverage\nRegistration includes morning coffee and a lunch.CEUs\nProgram is approved for 0.4 CEUs and will be awarded to those in attendance for the full day.ScheduleSessionTimeCheck-InCoffee & Networking8:30 - 8:50 a.m.WelcomeOpening Announcements & Sponsor Recognition8:50 - 9:00 a.m.KeynoteStaying Cool Across the Generations9:00 - 10:00 a.m.Concurrent #1Navigating Recruitment & Onboarding10:15 - 11:15 a.m.\nUnderstanding Neurodivergence & Dismantling Ableism10:15 - 11:15 a.m.Concurrent #2What Employers Need to Know in 202611:30a - 12:30p\nFrom Implementation to Innovation11:30a - 12:30pLunchIncluded with Registration12:30 - 1:15 p.m.General SessionRoundtable Discussions with the Board of Regents1:30 - 2:15 p.m.Concurrent #3Supporting Access to Leisure Activities2:30 - 3:30 p.m.\nSmall Actions\, Big Impacts2:30 - 3:30 p.m.Speed SessionDebriefing the Day with the Board of Regents3:30 - 4:00 p.m.\nInterested in Sponsoring?\nThere are 3 levels of sponsorship opportunities available for interested organizations. Click 'Sponsor Registration' at the top of the page or click here to access IPRA's full sponsorship prospectus. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Join professionals from across Illinois for a day of learning\, networking\, and actionable strategies at the 6th annual Diversity Education Institute\, hosted by IPRA&rsquo\;s Diversity (DIV) Section. Whether you'\;re just beginning your DEI journey or looking to refine your agency'\;s approach\, this dynamic program will provide fresh insights\, expert guidance\, and valuable connections.

This year'\;s program brings together an exciting mix of sessions designed to spark innovation\, strengthen workplace culture\, and elevate inclusive recreation across every level of your agency. You'\;ll dive into what employers must know in 2026\, sharpen your recruitment and onboarding strategies\, and explore how to support physical activity access for individuals with disabilities from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds. \;

From navigating generational trends to transforming lessons learned into next-step innovation\, the lineup keeps you learning\, laughing\, and leveling-up all day long. You'\;ll also unpack the power of small actions to drive big impacts in DEI\, gain fresh insight into neurodivergence and dismantling ableism in recreation spaces\, and engaged with the DEI Board of Regents in roundtable discussions and speed sessions.

Engage with fellow professionals\, exchange ideas\, and walk away with practical tools to implement in your agency. Don&rsquo\;t miss this opportunity to lead the DEI conversation and create lasting impact in your organization and community.

Registration deadline is Tuesday\, April 21\, 2026.

Location
Fox Valley Park District\, Prisco Community Center\, 150 West Illinois Avenue\, Aurora\, IL 60506.

Who Should Attend
This session is ideal for professionals in the parks and recreation field across Illinois who are involved in or interested in advancing diversity\, equity\, and inclusion (DEI) within their agencies. Whether you'\;re new to DEI or looking to refine your approach\, this event offers expert insights\, practical tools\, and valuable networking opportunities to help drive meaningful change in your organization and community.

Food &\; Beverage
Registration includes morning coffee and a lunch.

CEUs
Program is approved for 0.4 CEUs and will be awarded to those in attendance for the full day.

ScheduleSessionTime
Check-InCoffee &\; Networking8:30 - 8:50 a.m.
WelcomeOpening Announcements &\; Sponsor Recognition8:50 - 9:00 a.m.
KeynoteStaying Cool Across the Generations9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Concurrent #1Navigating Recruitment &\; Onboarding10:15 - 11:15 a.m.

Understanding Neurodivergence &\; Dismantling Ableism10:15 - 11:15 a.m.
Concurrent #2What Employers Need to Know in 202611:30a - 12:30p

From Implementation to Innovation11:30a - 12:30p
LunchIncluded with Registration12:30 - 1:15 p.m.
General SessionRoundtable Discussions with the Board of Regents1:30 - 2:15 p.m.
Concurrent #3Supporting Access to Leisure Activities2:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Small Actions\, Big Impacts2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Speed SessionDebriefing the Day with the Board of Regents3:30 - 4:00 p.m.


Interested in Sponsoring?
There are 3 levels of sponsorship opportunities available for interested organizations. Click '\;Sponsor Registration'\; at the top of the page or click here to access IPRA'\;s full sponsorship prospectus. \;

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