Every year, the Louisiana Division of Historic Preservation sponsors training opportunities for historic district commissioners. In the past, these have included sessions at the Louisiana Trust for Historic Preservation conference, CAMP (Commission Assistance and Mentoring Program) organized by the National Alliance of Preservation Commissions, and other trainings in North and South Louisiana utilizing local and national experts.
According to the Louisiana CLG guidelines, commission members are required to attend at least one of these training sessions per year pertaining to the work and functions of the commission or to historic preservation. Such meetings may include those sponsored by the Louisiana Division of Historic Preservation, the National Trust for Historic Preservation, Louisiana Trust for Historic Preservation, or a local preservation organization.
Other training resources
The National Alliance of Preservation Commissions offers a webinar series that can fulfill the annual training requirement. Find out more here.
The Wisconsin Historical Society released a Historic Preservation Commission Training online resource. While some of the information is Wisconsin-specific, there is also general information pertaining to local historic district commissions. Find out more here.
