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.
The New Issue Is Here!
Tuesday, 06 March 2018 10:53The National AfterSchool Association and the National Association of Extension 4-H Agents have recently published the latest issue of the Journal of Youth Development. The open-source, peer-reviewed, quarterly online publication is dedicated to advancing youth development practice and research.
Strengthening Learning. Getting Exercise. Bridging the Gap.
Tuesday, 06 March 2018 10:21Some facts about how we learn: 80 percent of what we know is acquired through listening, which is closely connected with reading comprehension.
Educational Video Games in Afterschool Make a Positive Impact
Tuesday, 27 February 2018 09:29DimensionU's cutting-edge games are a proven example of successful game-based learning.
Go for the Gold: Mastering the Leadership Game
Tuesday, 27 February 2018 09:17The XXIII Olympic Winter Games just wrapped up.
Tools to Strengthen Your Nonprofit Financial Management Muscle
Tuesday, 20 February 2018 10:00The name says it all: StrongNonprofits.org
The ABC’s of Family Engagement
Tuesday, 20 February 2018 09:56Just over 20 years ago, I authored The ABCs of Life: Words of Wisdom, from A to Z, for Adolescents and Adults. This past year, I released the The ABC's of Life for Kids.
Smart and Innovative Child Care Software
Tuesday, 13 February 2018 10:12EZChildTrack is a comprehensive online childcare software with automated billing/payment, parent portal, site access and multiple attendance options.
A Re-Start for the Mid-Year Blues
Tuesday, 13 February 2018 10:09Being in the field of education is interesting when it comes to years, isn't it?
Measuring Up for STEM: Imperial or Metric?
Tuesday, 13 February 2018 10:06From recipes and crafts to deciding if a new sofa can fit in the living room, the ability to measure and estimate sizes and amounts is an extremely important STEM and life skill young people need to master.
Want Healthier Programs? It Starts with You!
Tuesday, 06 February 2018 10:34The health and wellness of our children and youth are of paramount importance in building our nation's shared prosperity.
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