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 in-person workshops. 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

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 opens at the beginning of each session from February 3rd to March 13th for the first session and from July 13th to August 21st for the second session. Register here using the e-eXtension course catalogue.

2020 ACP-IN Course Offering Calendar

First Session Overview

Registration Opens: February 3rd
Course Access Period: February 17th through June 5th
Informational Webinar/Orientation: February 20th at 2:00pm Eastern Time
Registration Closes: March 13th

In-Person Workshop 1 Dates:

• 4/14 – 3400 S. Walnut St., Bloomington, IN (6-8pm ET)
• 4/16 – 101 E. Daumer Rd., Kouts, IN (6-8pm CT)
• 4/20 – 3000 Technology Ave., New Albany, IN (6-8pm ET)
• 4/23 – 1200 S. Main St., Tipton, IN (6-8pm ET)
• 4/28 – 107 W. Locust St. Ste. 300, Boonville, IN (5-7pm CT)

In-Person Workshop 2 Dates:

• 5/28 – 3400 S. Walnut St., Bloomington, IN (6-8pm ET)
• 5/28 – 101 E. Daumer Rd., Kouts, IN (6-8pm CT)
• 5/28 – 3000 Technology Ave., New Albany, IN (6-8pm ET)
• 5/28 – 1200 S. Main St., Tipton, IN (6-8pm ET)
• 5/28 – 107 W. Locust St. Ste. 300, Boonville, IN (5-7pm CT)

Second Session Overview

Registration Opens: July 13th
Course Access Period: July 27th through November 13th
Informational Webinar/Orientation: July 30th at 2:00pm Eastern Time
Registration Closes: August 21st
In-Person Workshop 1: between September 21st and October 9th *
In Person Workshop 2: between November 2nd and November 13th *

*The date, time, and location of in-person workshops will be provided during the session’s informational webinar.

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Learn about the program and how to apply.

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