Professional Development
NAA publishes fresh, new content every week covering a wide variety of topics related to the field of aftershool. In addition, NAA offers a variety of opportunities for virtual professional development (PD) through meaningful content, conversations and connections. Click here to see full descriptions of virtual PD offerings.
How to Address Learning Loss and Promote SEL Post-Pandemic
Monday, 05 April 2021 00:00Now that there' s a light at the end of the virtual learning tunnel, it's time to get youth back into normal routines, back on track with learning and back to a happier emotional state.
New Tool Helps Prioritize College and Career Readiness
Monday, 29 March 2021 09:41With 80% of a young person's life spent outside of school, afterschool programs can play an important role in providing guidance, support and inspiration for students' career and college pathways. Sadly, many students miss out on the valuable resources and opportunities these programs have to offer.
Self-Care Tips for Physical and Psychological Well-Being
Monday, 22 March 2021 11:18In NAA's Self-Care Facebook group, with the help of our volunteer self-care captains, we recently launched a Self-Care Challenge for group members.
Remembering the Power of Partnerships During the Pandemic
Monday, 22 March 2021 11:14As our nation and the world faces this tough time and our organizations have had to pivot to continue to meet the needs of the community, we must not forget the principles we've used to accomplish our mission and build our programs.
3 Ways to Prepare for American Rescue Plan Funding
Monday, 22 March 2021 11:13Recently signed into law by President Biden, the American Rescue Plan provides $500 billion that can be used in part to support young people during out-of-school time.
Partnerships for Social and Emotional Learning Initiative (PSELI) Podcast
Tuesday, 16 March 2021 11:29The new podcast series from The Wallace Foundation shares findings and early lessons from a RAND Corporation study of the Foundation's Partnerships for Social and Emotional Learning Initiative (PSELI).
Software to Help Your Program Thrive
Monday, 15 March 2021 12:15EZChildTrack web-based childcare management software has new tools to help you safely and efficiently manage your classes and programs.
SEL Every Day with Afterschool and NAA
Monday, 15 March 2021 12:12International SEL Day is March 26, 2021. For one day, people from across the globe we will come together to showcase SEL in communities, promote SEL to personal and professional networks, advocate SEL with policymakers, and support SEL in schools, organizations and communities.
The Partnerships for Social and Emotional Learning Initiative
Monday, 15 March 2021 11:48The new podcast series by The Wallace Foundation shares findings and early lessons from a RAND Corporation study of their Partnerships for Social and Emotional Learning Initiative (PSELI).
Time Is Running Out to ‘Be Counted’
Tuesday, 09 March 2021 00:00Your voice matters. Your voice can make a difference. It's your workforce—be heard by being counted.
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