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.
Creative Ways to Solicit Feedback Equitably
Tuesday, 31 March 2020 11:30To have more equitable and inclusive programs and services, it is essential to solicit feedback from a range of stakeholders, not only from those who are most comfortable filling out a survey or speaking up in a group setting.
Addressing Hunger and Creating Connected Communities with Summer Meals
Tuesday, 31 March 2020 00:00Thousands of low-income youth who rely on free and reduced-price school breakfasts and lunches lose access to those meals when summer vacation begins.
Free Social-Emotional Learning Guide for Online Discussions or In-Program
Tuesday, 31 March 2020 00:00A brand new and free educator guide from kid-grit, KNOWLEDGE IS POWER, is here!
Keynote Highlights from NAA20 Reimagined Virtual Convention Part 1
Monday, 23 March 2020 00:00NAA20 Reimagined Virtual Convention is a way afterschool professionals and leaders come together for inspiration during a time when face-to-face is not possible.
Diversifying: The Key for Longevity of Afterschool Programs
Monday, 23 March 2020 00:00A strategic, forward-thinking grants management plan is an essential part of maintaining and growing a long-lasting and impactful afterschool program.
Creating Cultures of Care: Supporting The Whole Child through Trauma-Informed Practice
Tuesday, 03 March 2020 00:00Equipped with rapidly growing knowledge about how trauma can undermine young people's healthy development and ability to learn, many youth-serving professionals, community leaders and policymakers are infusing principles of trauma-informed practice into program design, implementation and policy proposals.
Global Kids: Stepping Up to Take a Step Back
Tuesday, 25 February 2020 11:05Global Kids was founded by Carole Artigiani, in 1989.
Summer Learning Toolkit & Recruiting and Engaging Students
Tuesday, 25 February 2020 11:02Summer learning programs offer invaluable spaces to engage youth in learning and development during the months when many students lose ground.
Supporting the Youth We Serve by Supporting the Staff Who Serve Them
Tuesday, 18 February 2020 11:26Out-of-school time professionals are skilled, passionate, and dedicated to the youth and families we serve.
Engaging Youth in Music and Performance: Ian Mouser
Tuesday, 18 February 2020 11:23Ian Mouser, My Voice Music Founder and Executive Director and member of the National Afterschool Association's 2014 class of Next Generation of Afterschool Leaders, has been announced as one of three recipients of the Lewis Prize for Music Accelerator Award!
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