Education and Training are two major components of NAPC’s mission. Local historic preservation commission members and municipal staff work on the front lines every day, and NAPC provides support by offering technical assistance, research tools, training, educational programs, and discussion forums.
Our Training and Education Programs include:
Commission Assistance and Mentoring Program (CAMP): Our signature training program that sends expert speakers to your community for a day or day-and-a-half workshop to address fundamental issues related to historic preservation commissions.
NAPC Speakers Bureau: Drawing from our national network of experts and resources, NAPC frequently provides keynote speakers and trainers for conferences and workshops. We can help find the best person to address your particular topic or issue.
National Commission Forum: NAPC’s biannual conference, to be held in Norfolk, Virgina, July 18-22, 2012.
National Preservation Conference: Each year, NAPC holds several educational and affinity sessions in conjunction with the National Preservation Conference, including our Board of Directors meeting and Annual Meeting. The 2012 conference will be held in Spokane, Washington; stay tuned for details!
The Alliance Review: Our bi-monthly newsletter that provides timely articles on the issues local commissions and staff are facing. Our newsletter archive is available to members, with issues dating back to 1995.
Technical Assistance: NAPC receives daily technical assistance requests from our members. We have developed a comprehensive resource library of publications, articles, and studies to help commissions and staff deal with a variety of quandaries related to local historic districts and commission operation.