Local Government Education
American Citizen Planner – Indiana
American Citizen Planner – Indiana provides training to Indiana citizen planners who currently serve or plan to serve on area or advisory plan commissions. The program features 28 units of online content detailing core planning theories, practices, and processes. A comprehensive assessment and two virtual training events reinforce the content learned in the units. The program is hosted by a local Purdue Extension educator for either a county or a region.
Overview
The American Citizen Planner – Indiana Program is offered twice per year, in two sessions. Each session consists of ACP-IN 101, 201, the comprehensive exam, and two webinars. Course fees are required to complete registration. The program’s goal is to train participants in core competencies of service as a public planning official. Participants will build knowledge of theories, tools and legal aspects related to planning and working with the public and, thus equipped, help shape plans that guide the future of their communities.
- Earn Master Citizen Planner Certificate
- Understand the role and duties of the plan commissioner
- Learn about current and emerging issues in planning from experts
To learn more about Purdue Extension’s American Citizen Planner – Indiana program and for questions about registering, contact Daniel Walker (walke422@purdue.edu) (765)-496-3245 – Community Planning Extension Specialist, Department of Forestry and Natural Resources, Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant
Target Audiences
This program is designed for citizen planners currently serving, or preparing to serve, on area or advisory plan commissions in Indiana.
- Current or future members of area/advisory plan commissions or zoning appeal boards
- Interested residents
- Elected officials
- Municipal, county or applicable nonprofit staff
Registration
Fall Session Overview
2021 ACP-IN Course Offering Calendar
Registration Opens: July 1 through July 30
Course Access Period: August 1 through November 30
For all inquiries: Contact Daniel Walker (walke422@purdue.edu)
Register Here: https://catalog.extension.org/product?catalog=ACP-IN
In-Person Regional Workshops
LaPorte County
Workshop 1 – September 21, 2:00-4:00pm CT
Workshop 2 – October 28, 2:00-4:00pm CT
Location – Pinney Purdue Ag Center, 11402 S. County Line Rd, Wanatah, IN
Fountain County
Workshop 1 – September 23, 5:00-7:00pm ET
Workshop 2 – October 27, 5:00-7:00pm ET
Location – Fountain County Courthouse, 301 4th St., Covington, IN
State-Wide Webinars
Webinar 1:
September 23, 10:00am-12:00pm ET – Beth Van Sickle
October 7, 1:00-3:00pm CT – Bryan Overstreet
Webinar 2:
October 28, 10:00am-12:00pm ET – Beth Van Sickle
November 4, 1:00-3:00pm CT – Bryan Overstreet
Resources
Contact
| Name | Job Title | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valerie Clingerman | Knox County Extension Director, Purdue Extension | clingerman@purdue.edu | (812) 882-3509 |
| Annie Cruz-Porter | Community and Regional Development Specialist, Purdue Center for Regional Development | acruzpor@purdue.edu | (765) 494-7273 |
| Indraneel Kumar | Regional Planner, GIS and Spatial Analysis, Purdue Center for Regional Development | ikumar@purdue.edu | (765) 494-7273 |
| Amanda Mosiman | Warrick County Extension Educator, Purdue University | bailey1@purdue.edu | (812) 897-6101 |
| Tamara Ogle | Regional Educator, Purdue Extension | togle@purdue.edu | (317) 523-8804 |
| Dave Osborn | Regional Educator, Purdue Extension | osbornda@purdue.edu | (317) 523-8804 |
| Kara Salazar | Assistant Program Leader and Extension Specialist for Sustainable Communities, Department of Forestry and Natural Resources, Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant | salazark@purdue.edu | (765) 496-1070 |
| Daniel Walker | Community Planning Extension Specialist, Department of Forestry and Natural Resources, Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant | walke422@purdue.edu | (765) 496-3245 |
