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.
Are You Up for an Adventure?
Monday, 13 May 2019 21:51How can youth intentionally build life skills like critical thinking and adaptability, while engaged in adventures like overnight camping or deconstructing an appliance?
The Results for NAA19 Top Presenters are Here!
Monday, 13 May 2019 21:48Educational content and opportunities to learn and share continue to be the No. 1 reason afterschool professionals and leaders participate in NAA's Annual Convention.
Inspiring Continued Learning Beyond the Bell: After School Zone
Tuesday, 07 May 2019 09:32Every weekday, students in 29 Orange County public middle schools have a choice: They can either sit at home or participate in the Florida county's award-winning After School Zone. Since its 1999 inception, over 245,000 youth have chosen the Zone and are better for it.
25 Creative Ways to Ask Kids About Their Day
Tuesday, 07 May 2019 09:27How we engage with children matters! It's time to take casual "how was your day" conversations to the next level and make them more meaningful.
Plant the Seeds Now for Summer Program Success
Tuesday, 30 April 2019 10:05Most out-of-school time leaders and advocates are familiar with the phenomenon social scientists call "the summer slide," a time when children—especially those in underserved communities—are at risk of losing up to two or three months of grade-level equivalency in math, reading and other academic skills.
Learn to Play, Play to Learn
Tuesday, 30 April 2019 10:01Every day, we hear our youth say, "I just want more time" or "I just need to finish this" as they're made to stop what they're doing and move on to the next scheduled life event.
APAW 2019: A Show of Appreciation
Tuesday, 30 April 2019 00:00April 22 – 26, 2019, was Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week—and you came out in full force!
A Celebration of Leadership: Ellen Gannett
Tuesday, 23 April 2019 11:08Ellen Gannett of the National Institute on Out-of-School Time (NIOST) was recently honored during the Celebration of Leadership Reception at the National AfterSchool Association Annual Convention.
Self-Care to Avoid Burnout
Tuesday, 23 April 2019 11:05Twice in my nearly 20-year career in youth development, I have wanted to walk away from working with students and never return.
Positive Behavior Supports in a Bag of Tricks
Tuesday, 23 April 2019 11:02It has been over 20 years since I was a day camp director, but this time of year I always wistfully remember the anticipation, excitement and energy that's unique to planning summer programs.
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