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.
Next Gen Leaders: Where Are They Now? Angel Gomez
Monday, 19 October 2020 00:00Angel Gomez says being honored as an NAA Next Generation of Afterschool Leader in 2015 has made a tremendous impact in his life, both personally and professionally.
Bringing Learning, Care and Compassion to Youth and Families
Tuesday, 13 October 2020 10:43Though the 2020 back-to-school season has looked unlike any other, afterschool professionals continue to offer their best to the youth and families they serve. Gina Warner, President and CEO of NAA, shared an uplifting message of thanks in the NAA Reopening Afterschool Facebook group.
Inspiring Empathy in Programs and Communities During a Global Pandemic
Tuesday, 13 October 2020 10:32How We Can Help Support Those We Serve Who've Been Diagnosed with COVID-19
Keeping Afterschool Students Active and Engaged in Virtual and Socially Distanced Environments
Tuesday, 13 October 2020 00:00Your creativity is working overtime to recreate fun afterschool programs and activities in our new normal. Making it all work means:
Empathy Matters
Tuesday, 29 September 2020 17:16Youth workers continuously shift focus and learn new skills to accommodate the latest trends in youth development research.
Self-Management Skills Youth Need to Accomplish Goals, Overcome Obstacles and Succeed
Tuesday, 29 September 2020 17:10One of the most challenging aspects of the pandemic for youth is the change in their weekly structure—or lack thereof. The good news?
Next Gen Leaders: Where Are They Now? AJ Frigillana
Tuesday, 29 September 2020 00:00When AJ Frigillana first received the news she was being honored as part of the 2019 class of NAA's Next Generation of Afterschool Leaders, she was filled with immeasurable joy and gratitude.
Powerful Trauma-Sensitive Practices You Need to Know
Monday, 28 September 2020 17:26American youth are in the midst of a psychological crisis.
I Do, You Do, We Do.
Monday, 28 September 2020 17:21Tasha Franklin Johnson, Ph.D., Senior Director, Character Development Learning Institute, YMCA of the USA, firmly believes there's a strong partnership between teaching within the classroom and the afterschool space.
Adapt to Employee Behaviors, Combat Turnover
Monday, 28 September 2020 17:18Turnover is a perennial problem within the afterschool workforce, with national turnover rates for afterschool professionals ranging between 30% and 40%.
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