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.
Steps to Intentional SEL in OST
Tuesday, 03 December 2019 00:00Social-emotional learning (SEL) is a familiar concept in out-of-school-time (OST) settings.
Saucony Run for Good Foundation Invites Applications for Youth Running Programs
Tuesday, 19 November 2019 09:38The Saucony Run for Good Foundation is committed to improving the lives of children by helping to prevent and reduce childhood obesity.
Speaking Up Is How I Show Up
Tuesday, 19 November 2019 00:00When I looked at the 2020 keynote speakers lineup for NAA Convention, the theme took on a much deeper meaning for me.
Communicating Your Commitment to Inclusion
Tuesday, 19 November 2019 00:00Your afterschool program sends messages to youth and families about inclusion. Everything from the language used in your marketing and print materials, to the pictures on the walls, to how staff approach individual participants.
What Works in Reducing Peer Aggression
Tuesday, 12 November 2019 09:38Peer aggression is a problem in almost all settings involving large numbers of children.
The Role of Allyship in Racial Equity
Tuesday, 12 November 2019 09:22As our collective consciousness shifts, we are seeing more diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives emerge locally and nationwide. We must be brave enough to talk openly about the role of white people, and other allies, in these efforts.
Stacey Abrams to Show Up, Speak Up at NAA Convention 2020
Wednesday, 06 November 2019 00:00Though Stacey Abrams' professional title is lengthy, it hardly encapsulates the breadth of her credentials and experience.
Out-of-School Time and Social and Emotional Learning: A Federal Policy and Funding Review
Tuesday, 05 November 2019 10:33Congress is back from its late summer recess, so it's a good time for an update on federal policy related to social and emotional learning (SEL), especially the learning that happens when school has just begun and young people are looking forward to new opportunities to grow, learn and have fun.
6 Benefits of Using Coding and Robotics with Young Learners in Afterschool Programs
Tuesday, 05 November 2019 09:50Early childhood is a wonderful time to sparks kids' interest in coding, robotics and engineering.
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