The National Association of Extension Program and Staff Development Professionals [NAEPSDP] (http://www.naepsdp.org) was formed to provide an organized forum for Extension professionals who are engaged in program and staff development to:
–Improve communication & collaboration
–Share resources
–Enhance multi-state efforts
–Sponsor and promote educational training programs and activities that advance program and staff development practices
–Advance the professional status of program and staff development Extension professionals by encouraging continuous improvement
Who Should Join?
–Program developers, designers, evaluators
–Human resources, training, and organizational development professionals
–Information technologists, instructional designers, graphic artists, system administrators, programmers
–Administrators and managers
Why Join?
–Access to professional development webinars
–Reduced rates for annual conference registration
–Opportunities to present at a national conference
–Opportunities to receive national recognition
–Improve communication, networking, and collaboration
–Access to resources and our membership list
Membership Dues
NAEPSDP membership dues are highly affordable, and members who have paid their dues by August 31 receive a discount on registration for the annual conference. There are three categories of membership:
–Active Member – $60
–Student Member – $25
–Life Member – $240
Check out the website at http://www.naepsdp.org for more information.