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STEM Gems (1)
STEM Gems are short discovery-based experiences. They involve little or no materials and may be easily implemented by educators who are not STEM specialists. Each STEM Gem is designed to engage young people in active experiential learning. The activities begin by setting up connections to prior knowledge, then a hands on activity provides new concepts and the opportunity to design experiments to answer any questions the kids discover. Finally, a connection to a different scenario for the concept is provided to help cement and evaluate the learning.
STEM Gems are experiences designed to be used with kids of all ages. Younger children should be focused on one idea or concept and should perform the activity as a collective group with prompts and directions from the teacher. With older youth, the teacher should act as a facilitator. The older youth should be set up to work independently in small teams and encouraged to ask questions and try out their own experiments to answer them. Each team should report back on their findings, so a consensus around the concept is reached.
Each STEM Gem is presented in an easy to follow lesson plan:
Big Ideas and Science Talk
Central concepts and key words to give the adult the science background for the experience.
Engage
Open ended questions to stimulate discussion and generate connections to prior knowledge.
What You Will Need
A list of the materials.
Before You Begin
The preparation needed for the activity.
Explore and Experiment
The directions for the experience designed using open ended questions that focus the children on discovering answers.
Make the Connection and Extend and Evaluate
Connections to other scenarios that use the same concepts and related question(s) or additional activity to evaluate knowledge.
STEM Gems are available to members only. Login to access STEM Gems.
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Promotional Items
Newly revamped promotional opportunities and sponsorship program!
Expand your reach with other NAA Convention 2020 and year-round opportunities! Deadline is January 28, 2020!
Interested in reinforcing your brand influence with promotional items or sponsorship?
Looking to increase your footprint, deep-dive into a specialized segment of the community or develop a year-round engagement package?
We are here to strategize with you to develop the best plan of action. Let NAA help you build a promotional or sponsorship package.
New options and the ability to build packages that culminate into sponsorship tiers! Sponsorship Tiers are achieved by purchasing exhibit space and/or promotional items which meet or exceed the following:
- Tier I – $11,800 minimum
- Tier II – $8,500 minimum
- Tier III – $5,500 minimum
Organizations that reach the sponsorship threshold receive the following benefits, in addition to the purchased booth space or promotional items:
- Listed as the relevant level sponsor on convention website with URL link.
- Highlighted on convention signage, convention app, and print and digital versions of the program book.
- Recognized on general session opening slides.
- Sponsor ribbons for booth and organization personnel.
NAA20 Educational Session Promotional Opportunity
Exhibitors and promotional partners can submit an educational session proposal. This popular opportunity is highly competitive, and space is limited. Click here for the most up to date information.
NOTE: If you have questions about developing or submitting a proposal, please contact the session development team at presenters@naaweb.org.
Promotional Items and Opportunities
During NAA Convention 2020:
| NAA CONVENTION 2020 ITEM OR OPPORTUNITY | NUMBER AVAILABLE | PRICE |
DESCRIPTION | ||
| NAA20 INVITATION- ONLY LEADERSHIP EVENT INVITATION |
25 |
$325 |
Code that allows access to all invitation- only leadership events where you’ll meet key industry and organizational leaders. | ||
| NAA20 SWAG BAG INSERT | 15 | $750 | Your organization’s swag placed in each participant’s bag. (Organization provides 1,800 pieces of swag.) | ||
| NAA20 PROGRAM BOOK AD – HALF PAGE COLOR | unlimited | $850 | - | ||
| NAA20 GROUP FITNESS | 3 | $1,000 | Lead group fitness activity (NAA-approved) and receive logo on group fitness signage and in program book where Group Fitness is advertised. | ||
| NAA20 PROGRAM BOOK AD – FULL PAGE COLOR | unlimited | $1,250 | - | ||
| NAA20 COFFEE BREAK (NON-EXCLUSIVE) | 6 | $1,500 | Signage at Coffee Break locations, with logo. | ||
| NAA20 PLENARY SESSION CHAIR DROP | 4 | $1,500 | Your organization’s swag placed on chairs prior to one plenary session. (Organization provides 1,800 pieces of swag.) | ||
| NAA20 REGISTRATION DESK (NON-EXCLUSIVE) | 2 | $2,000 | Your organization’s logo on the bottom kick panels of the registration counters. | ||
| NAA20 AFFILIATE LEADER MEETING BREAK | 1 | $2,500 | Break snacks provided to Affiliate Leaders, with your organization getting 10 minutes of facetime with these key state leaders. | ||
| NAA20 BREAKFAST (NON-EXCLUSIVE) | 12 | $2,500 | Signage at Sponsored Breakfast, with logo. | ||
| NAA20 EDUCATIONAL SESSION GUARANTEE | 10 | $2,500 | Session submitted through RFP portal and subject to NAA approval and timelines. Limit two (2) per organization. | ||
| NAA20 SOCIAL MEDIA CONTEST SPONSORSHIP | 3 | $2,500 | Sole sponsor of a particular contest. | ||
| NAA20 WELCOME RECEPTION DRINK TICKETS | 1 | $2,500 | Signage and placard recognition at reception. | ||
| NAA20 ASL INTERPRETER SERVICES | 4 | $3,000 | Provides ASL interpreters for plenary sessions and up to three convention participants, your organization recognized during general session, program book, and app. | ||
| NAA20 LUNCH (NON-EXCLUSIVE) | 10 | $3,500 | Signage at Sponsored Luncheon. | ||
| NAA20 WELCOME RECEPTION (NON-EXCLUSIVE) | 5 | $4,500 | Signage throughout reception area (Exhibit Hall). | ||
| NAA20 MOBILE APP (EXCLUSIVE) |
1 | $5,000 | Overall sponsor for the mobile app. Additional advertisers and other promotional items will be in different parts of the app. | ||
| NAA20 GENERAL SESSION VIDEO PRESENTATION | 3 | $5,500 | Video shown during session. It must be meaningful and relevant to the audience, limited to two (2) minutes and pre-approved by NAA. | ||
| NAA20 SWAG BAG (EXCLUSIVE) |
1 | $6,500 | Official sponsor of the tote bags given to every participant at registration. Company logo printed in one color, on one side of the convention bag. | ||
| NAA20 GENERAL SESSION REMARKS | 2 | $7,500 | Remarks must be meaningful and relevant to the audience, limited to two (2) minutes and pre-approved by NAA. | ||
| NAA20 LANYARD AND BADGE HOLDER (EXCLUSIVE) | 1 | $7,500 | Organization’s single-color logo on lanyard and badge holder, which each participant is required to wear at all convention functions. | ||
| NAA20 ELECTRONICS CHARGING STATION | 1 | $8,500 | Everyone needs to charge their devices. Why not have them utilize a charging station that has your brand all over it? | ||
| NAA20 HOTEL KEY CARDS (EXCLUSIVE) |
1 | $8,500 | Your organization’s design will appear on participant guest keycards at convention hotel. |
Offered year-round:
| NAA CONVENTION 2020 ITEM OR OPPORTUNITY | NUMBER AVAILABLE | PRICE | DESCRIPTION | ||
| SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS | 25 | $325 | Your message and link posted on NAA’s social media channels—Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn—and boosted on Facebook and Instagram. (Reach up to 10,000) | ||
| (1) MONTH: BOX AD ON NAAWEB.ORG | 5 | $450 | Be seen by up to 41,000 page views per month! | ||
| eNEWSLETTER ARTICLE SPONSORED CONTENT | 48 | $775 | Linking to web article. Approximately 200 words. Must be meaningful and relevant to the audience and is subject to pre-approval/editing by NAA. (Reach up to 30,000) | ||
| AFTERSCHOOL TODAY MAGAZINE EDITORIAL | 4 | $1,125 | Content (minimum of 100 words, in one issue) featuring your organization in AfterSchool Today magazine. | ||
| (3) MONTHS: BOX AD ON NAAWEB.ORG | 5 | $1,148 | Be seen by up to 41,000 page views per month! | ||
| SPONSORED eBLAST | 12 | $2,250 | Promote your offerings in a dedicated eBlast to all NAA members. Sponsored eBlasts are from NAA, on behalf of the sponsor. Must be meaningful and relevant to the audience and are subject to pre- approval/editing by NAA. (Reach up to 30,000) | ||
| (6) MONTHS: BOX AD ON NAAWEB.ORG | 5 | $2,295 | Be seen by up to 41,000 page views per month! | ||
| VIDEO ON NAAWEB.ORG | 3 | $2,500 | 2 1⁄2-minute maximum. Must be meaningful and relevant to the audience and is subject to NAA pre-approval. | ||
| WEBINAR SPONSORSHIP | 4 | $2,750 | Meaningful and relevant content provided and presented by your organization. Must be approved by NAA prior to scheduling. Webinar promoted over a four-week period via social media, eNewsletter, and dedicated eBlast, and provides you with direct leads. | ||
| (1) YEAR: BOX AD ON NAAWEB.ORG | 5 | $4,320 | Be seen by up to 41,000 page views per month! |
Thank you to our 2020 sponsors!
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About Us
The National AfterSchool Association is the voice of the afterschool profession. We are the national membership organization for professionals who work with and on behalf of children and youth during out-of-school time.
NAA’s mission is to promote development, provide education and encourage advocacy for the out-of-school-time community to further the afterschool profession.
We exist to inspire, connect and equip afterschool professionals.
NAA Members:
We respect and celebrate the diversity of our members who include afterschool program directors, coordinators, sponsors, front-line staff, school leaders, principals, teachers, paraprofessionals, board of education members, non-profit leaders, advocates, community leaders, policymakers, researchers and more.
Do you want to:
- learn, grow professionally, and
- expand your connections and circle of influence?
- contribute more broadly to the OST field?
- support a thriving OST workforce because you believe in the power of afterschool?
Then NAA Membership is for you! Join today!
NAA Provides:
- Publications, resources and services that reflect best-practice thinking of the profession.
- Dissemination of ideas and information that support the professional development needs of members in the field.
- The only national convention in the field for afterschool professionals.
- A user-friendly, informational website and regular electronic communications for members.
- Access to affordable training, technical assistance and professional development for afterschool program staff.
- Access to a members-only professional resources and consultation services.
NAA Leadership:
NAA State Affiliates:
NAA has State Affiliates across the United States. Our Affiliates are statewide organizations aligned with NAA’s mission to inspire, connect and equip afterschool professionals. Affiliate missions' and strategies' promote quality afterschool programs and professional development in their states. The strong and supportive relationships between NAA and its State Affiliates creates a national network that builds connectivity among stakeholders and creates opportunities for engagement that ensure vibrant future for our field.
Most State Affiliates offer benefit packages that include local benefits and an NAA Ambassador level membership. To get connected your State Affiliate and to take advantage of local benefits, click here.
Adventures in Innovation Experiential Education Events in NYC
NAA is delighted to be partnering with 19 cultural institutions across the five boroughs of New York City to host Adventures in Innovation, experiential educational events at New York’s premier museums, theatres, parks, and cultural landmarks.
State Affiliates
NAA has State Affiliates across the United States. Our Affiliates are statewide organizations aligned with NAA’s mission to inspire, connect and equip afterschool professionals. Affiliates' missions and strategies promote quality afterschool programs and professional development in their states.
The strong and supportive relationships between NAA and its State Affiliates creates a national network that builds connectivity among stakeholders and creates opportunities for engagement that ensure vibrant future for our field.
Dual Membership
State Affiliates offer benefit packages that include membership in the National AfterSchool Association.
You can also view State Affiliate events on our website by clicking here.
Find Your State Affiliate
TurnkeyPD
TurnkeyPD is a series of PD resources designed to help leaders build specific core knowledge and competencies of afterschool and youth development professionals.
Each TurnkeyPD includes:
- An article and resources with an accompanying discussion guide.
- Application activities that may be used for self-directed learning or for leadership-led PD.
TurnkeyPD is a member-only resource.
TurnkeyPD eBook Bundles available:
- Interactions and Youth Engagement
- Family, School and Community Relationships
- Learning Environments and Curriculum
- Program Planning, PD and Leadership
Individual TurnkeyPD resources available:
- Communicating Your Commitment to Inclusion
- Supporting Youth's Needs With a Case-By-Case Approach
- Bag of Tricks
- Self-Care to Avoid Burnout
- Boost the Success of STEM Inquiry
- Keeping Your Staff Motivated
- Five Ways to Reduce STEM Anxiety
- 8 Simple Ways for Kids to Practice Kindness Every Day
- Know Thyself: Developing Your Inner Leader
- Empower Youth by Reading Aloud
- Advancing Student Wellness through OST, School and Community Collaboration
- Eight Ways You Can Bring Literacy Into Your Afterschool Program
- STEM Pathways to Healthy Eating and Physical Activity
- Seven Tips for Positive Behavior
- Ten Tips to Become a STEM Superstar
- 5 Ways to Build Strong Relationships with Families
- Want Young People to be Healthier, Happier and Smarter?
- 10 Tips for Stepping Into Your Leadership
- Cultivating Creativity and Curiosity Through Questions
- Ten Tips for Building Relationships with Youth
- Flip the Switch on Screen Time
- Libraries as Partners During Out-of-School Time
- Best Practices to Prevent Bullying on Field Trips
- Eight Things to Remember When Integrating STEM
- Ten Transition or Wait Time Games for School-Aged Children
- Ten Strategies for Effective Communication in Afterschool
- Get Your Staff Motivated!
- Build a Solid Team
- Ten Ways for Coaching Toward Youth Program Quality
- Tips for Transitioning with Kids
- How to Communicate Effectively with Licensors
Core Competencies
The Core Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies for Out-of-School Time Professionals (CKSCs) outline what professionals who work with and for youth need to know, show, and grow to positively impact young people and the field. The CKSCs can be used across organizations, programs, and funding streams to define what it takes to work with and for children and youth. They can also guide the development of compensation structures, inclusive and culturally responsive hiring practices, professional development (PD) and PD plans, career pathways, credentials and qualifications, and mechanisms for demonstrating and assessing practitioner’s skills.
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Substitutions/Cancellations
Participants substitutions are accepted. The current NAA Convention 2020 refund/cancellation policy remains in effect. Refund requests are no longer being accepted as we are outside of the 30-day registration refund request window. All refund requests received to date are being evaluated on a case by case basis. If you previously completed the refund request form no further action from you is needed. You should expect to hear from us by April 30th, hopefully sooner.
Request for W-9
To receive a copy of National AfterSchool Association's W-9 form for accounting purposes, please click here.
ADA Accommodations
NAA encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its Convention. If you anticipate needing accommodations or have questions about the access provided, please contact convention@naaweb.org prior to registering.
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