APA Interact November 28, 2018

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Planning to support public schools

APA's Public Schools Interest Group works to strengthen linkages between the planning profession and public school districts. By supporting public schools, they aim to improve neighborhoods and cities. In our blog, group cochair Candace Stowell, AICP, explains their goals and invites you to contribute your insights — and help the IG achieve APA division status — by completing a brief survey.
Get ready to get certified

Is AICP certification high on your to-do list? Your next opportunity to apply for AICP certification is December 3 — through 28. Apply by the early-bird submission deadline of December 10 and, if your application is denied, you'll be able to address noted issues and resubmit for the same exam. Use the AICP Guide Part 1: Certification Application to set yourself up for success. Questions? Email aicpexam@planning.org.
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Toward a healthier Kansas

The APA Kansas Chapter used Planners4Health grant funds to support existing efforts to reduce health inequities throughout the state. In Thomas County, that meant building on earlier successes aimed at reducing obesity by making more healthy choices available.

Check out this related course from APA Learn:
"Plan4Health: Partnering for Equity"
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Continue your planning education with APA Learn courses on a wide range of topics. Featured this week:
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"Promoting Diversity and Inclusive Communities"
Discover the barriers to diversifying planning education and practice through recent studies that explore perceptions and personal experiences in classrooms, workplaces, and practices. Learn strategies to foster diversity and promote culturally competent planning. CM 1.5
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Review and comment on proposed amendments to the APA bylaws by December 7.

Nominate for APA Student Project Awards and Outstanding Planning Student Organization Awards by December 12.

Take the survey on planning skills for small communities by January 31.

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