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.
Developing the Skills Young People Need to #STAYWOKE
Tuesday, 06 February 2018 00:00Have you seen the animated whiteboard video of Sir Ken Robinson? With help from RSA Animate, Robinson explains the history of formal education and the necessity for Changing Education Paradigms.
Leadership in Afterschool: Lead the Charge at NAA18!
Wednesday, 31 January 2018 14:57Are you a current or emerging leader in the field of afterschool? The NAA 2018 Annual Convention—taking place in Atlanta, March 18 – 21—is designed to build and support leaders like you!
SEL Afterschool: Lead the Charge at NAA18!
Wednesday, 31 January 2018 14:55Did you know the National AfterSchool Association is a great resource for professional development supporting social-emotional learning (SEL) in afterschool?
What Questions Did You Ask Today?
Monday, 29 January 2018 12:35At the core of the 4Cs—Collaboration, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Communication—is another C: Curiosity.
The Case for Opioid Prevention and Education Efforts to Save America’s Youth
Monday, 29 January 2018 12:33No community has been immune from America's opioid epidemic.
Working with ADHD
Monday, 29 January 2018 00:00When it comes to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), jokes abound. Take, for instance, Dug, the talking dog in Disney Pixar's Up.
6 Tips to Survive Work with THAT Person
Tuesday, 16 January 2018 09:37We all know THAT Person at work—the one whose personality doesn't really click with yours.
Fuel Your Dream Project with Crowdfunding
Tuesday, 09 January 2018 10:55Do you have an amazing idea, but no clue how to raise the funds to get it off the ground? Consider crowdfunding as a viable option.
Team Up for Collaboration
Tuesday, 09 January 2018 10:53"Two heads are better than one."
This age-old adage contains a lot of wisdom when related to incorporating best teaching practices for STEM: The ability to collaborate is essential in our modern, information-rich workplace.
STEM in Afterschool: Lead the Charge at NAA18!
Tuesday, 02 January 2018 16:07Did you know that the National AfterSchool Association is a great resource for STEM professional development?
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