NAA's "Stories That Shape Us" series shines a spotlight on the authentic stories and varying career paths of the afterschool profession. Told from the perspectives of NAA members themselves, each story is unique and highlights the differences but also the commonalities of the dedicated professionals serving youth around the country in out-of-school time today.

NAA's "Stories That Shape Us" series shines a spotlight on the authentic stories and varying career paths of the afterschool profession. Told from the perspectives of NAA members themselves, each story is unique and highlights the differences but also the commonalities of the dedicated professionals serving youth around the country in out-of-school time today.

Recently, NAA President Gina Warner hosted the first-ever Coaching Conversations and was joined by Enneagram Coach, Hillarie Kay.

A recent Associations Now article stressed the importance of career pathways and how organizations can support employees on their paths to success.

Have you heard about the new NAA Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)? Because we can’t gather in person at the NAA Convention, the new PLCs allow afterschool professionals and leaders to meet the moment by finding new ways to connect, learn and grow.

Have you heard about the new NAA Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)? Because we can’t gather in person at the NAA Convention, the new PLCs allow afterschool professionals and leaders to meet the moment by finding new ways to connect, learn and grow.

During this unique time in history, afterschool professionals and leaders must meet the moment by finding new ways to connect, learn and grow. Because we can't gather in person at the NAA Convention, the new NAA Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) allow for us to connect virtually and with great intentionality!

With a new year comes plenty of new opportunities to learn and expand your knowledge as it relates to the afterschool field and your own professional development. To assist in this endeavor, NAA is proud to bring you a great educational lineup of webinars to kick off 2021.

Thinking outside the box entails a process that involves the implementation of an unusual approach to logical thinking structure.

Just in time for Back to (After)School, we’re excited to release The Afterschool Guide to Building Relationships and Routines. Inside you’ll find over 30 carefully selected games and activities that help afterschool professionals create safe and supportive environments where young people can thrive.

Access this eBook on the Program Resources page of your membership profile.

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