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About the National Association for Interpretation The National Association for Interpretation (NAI) was formed in 1988 from two existing organizations -- the Association of Interpretive Naturalists and the Western Interpreters’ Association. Both of those groups were created in the 1950s to provide training and networking opportunities for interpreters of natural and cultural history in nonformal settings (parks, zoos, nature centers, museums, and aquaria). For over 30 years, the Association of Interpretive Naturalists and Western Interpreters’ Association operated as two separate professional organizations with offices in Needwood, Maryland and Sacramento, California, respectively. After merging to form NAI in 1988, a partnership was created with Colorado State University’s Department of Natural Resource Recreation and Tourism. CSU students work in the National Office as interns and work-study employees. NAI strives to meet the needs of interpretation professionals in North America and worldwide. Its certification program is one of many services designed to further the work of the profession. Please let us know what we can do to serve your needs. The NAI national office is located in Fort Collins, Colorado. For certification information, please contact NAI. NAI National Office 230 Cherry Street Fort Collins CO 80521 888-900-8283 (toll-free) 970-484-8283 (Fort Collins, CO) More information about NAI and other products and services is available on our website: www.interpnet.com 2
1. NAI’s Certification Program 4 History Program Description Goals Benefits Administration Special Accommodations Contents 2. Categories, Eligibility and Costs 7 3. Step-by-Step Guide to the Certification Process 13 Application Documentation of Eligibility Receiving and Completing the Certification Packet Notification The Process at a Glance 4. Recertification Requirements 17 Period of Validity Education and Training Requirements Documentation of Training Costs 5. Sample Test Questions 19 6. Appendices 22 A: Bibliography of Resource Materials B: National Park Service Equivalencies C: Scoring Criteria for Evidence of Performance D: Answers to Sample Questions 3
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