On this page, you will find a series of articles featuring successful virtual Interpretation and Education programs that align with the Foundation of Interpretation, Competencies for 21st Century Interpretation.
On this page you will find training resources for community and stakeholder involvement.
Access research completed by or for the National Park Service, National Capital Area.
In this resource, you will find a list of links to digital research on the history of enslavement in the National Capital Area.
This annotated bibliography offers new and updated research that will help us update our understanding and interpretation of the legacy of the Civil Rights Movement.
This page provides general information on the Legacies of Enslavement project, its purpose, and supporting resources.
You will find instructions and a job aid to facilitate creating a lexicon associated with the legacies of enslavement and race.
This page provides links to a variety of resources to help you plan, design, and develop site-produced interpretive media products.
The Audience Centered Experience (ACE) approach to interpretation allows parks to gain skills in critical thinking, problem solving, innovation, global awareness, and scientific literacy.
An inclusive, equity-based reference for public history practioners. Includes hot topics and critical perspectives to make your work more accessible.
The key to transformative experiences is thinking in verbs. What're the actions you’re hoping visitors will take in their own worlds?
Learn more about the virtual program Tadaima! and how it can be used as a case study for park units to connect people to their parks.
In this 4-part webinar series, attendees will learn about various characteristics associated with the autism spectrum and review practical examples and strategies for engaging with ASD visitors.
This competency describes the skills needed by interpreters and archeologists to effectively interpret the archeological resources of the National Parks.
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Looking to build your interpretive skills? There's no need to pay for tuition or fees to get the latest and greatest interpretive learning. Check out free resources here!
Learn more about accessibility compliance at historic sites and find resources.
Marc Stern and Robert Powell have uncovered a simple set of outcomes that every environmental education program should be aiming towards.
These training plans cover the requirements for becoming a Public Information Officer, whether you are working at the local, regional, or national level.
Virtually visit Samuel West's Museum of Failure to access a physical catalog of what fails and why it did to better understand how we might succeed in the future.
The Commercial Services Program administers concession contracts and commercial use authorizations (CUAs) in national parks.
An is a professional communicator who facilitates audience understanding and appreciation of park resources and our nation’s stories and treasures.
As the NPS prepares to enter a new calendar year and continues to reach visitors both in-person and online, watch this webinar to gain knowledge from experts in digital media and accessibility. Content areas include captioning, audio description, alternative text, and social media.
What interests you? What do you love learning about? Building Audience Centered Experiences (ACE) is all about how curious we are
In this resource, learn how to encourage your visitors to participate and express themselves virtually.