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.
SEL in OST: The Key to Whole Student Success
Tuesday, 13 November 2018 11:51When I sat down to write an article for the NAA Newsletter—which I flag in my inbox, read religiously and forward to others—I found myself unsure where to start.
Outdo Yourself. How About Today?
Wednesday, 07 November 2018 09:33To outdo yourself generally means to do something exceptional or superb—especially in relation to past efforts.
Inspiring the Future of Medicine
Tuesday, 06 November 2018 11:39My mother was one of four women in her medical school class in 1954; during that time, she would bring me tongue depressors, gauze pads and bandages for my "doctor's office" in our playroom.
Support Healthier Afterschool With This New Tool
Tuesday, 06 November 2018 11:34Continuous program improvement requires reflection on professional practices to identify strengths and recognize areas for future growth.
Teaching Artists Spark Imaginations—and So Much More
Tuesday, 30 October 2018 11:38How a Few Boys & Girls Clubs in the Midwest Have Enlisted Professional Artists to Bring Exemplary Arts Instruction to Disadvantaged Youth
Proving Our Worth: Using Evaluators to Demonstrate Afterschool Progam Effectiveness
Tuesday, 30 October 2018 10:15Afterschool program effectiveness remains a topic of national debate.
The Power of PLAY to Build Bridges and Break Barriers
Tuesday, 23 October 2018 00:00Maintain annual funding. Diversify the sources. Support schools and families. Empower kids.
3 Ways to Implement SEL with Your Staff
Tuesday, 23 October 2018 00:00As afterschool educators and professionals, we know social-emotional learning—SEL—is a critical part of every child's development.
What makes a STEM lesson great?
Tuesday, 16 October 2018 10:09STEM education was created so students would be prepared for the 21st-centuryworkforce—and even for jobs that don't yet exist.
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