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.
“Nothing about us without us!” Tap into Youth Expertise to Make Youth Policy.
Tuesday, 31 October 2017 06:36Although primary stakeholders in public education, housing, juvenile justice and healthcare, youth are glaringly absent in helping shape policies that impact their lives.
NAA18 Word on the Street (or in the Hallways)
Tuesday, 31 October 2017 06:30NAA's goal is to inspire, connect and equip afterschool professionals and leaders. Our Annual Convention is all about the participants and their experience.
A Look at Literacy: The Bridge Project
Tuesday, 24 October 2017 06:46The Afterschool Alliance, in partnership with Dollar General Literacy Foundation, recently honored The Bridge Project in Denver, Colorado, for demonstrated excellence in helping develop literacy skills of English language learner students.
Jesse Burne, Executive Director, offers an inside look at his program's work.
Get Municipal Officials on Your Side to Sustain and Expand Afterschool Programs!
Tuesday, 17 October 2017 06:59Mayors and city councilmembers could be your best advocates.
Raising the Barre for Arts Programs
Tuesday, 10 October 2017 08:52Multidisciplinary afterschool programs can create and manage high-quality arts programs reflecting practices used by exemplary programs that specialize in the arts, according to a new study funded by The Wallace Foundation.
Advice to Boost the Success of Inquiry
Tuesday, 10 October 2017 08:45Over the past 10 years there has been a focused and well-researched shift for STEM education to be based on hands-on, inquiry-type activities. The afterschool environment is perfect for implementing these types of activities.
Help Your Advocacy with Data, Research and Stories
Tuesday, 03 October 2017 08:20Advocacy is incredibly important for the afterschool field. Out-of-school time programs offer transforming benefits for youth, families and communities, and effective advocacy can help secure program futures.
Who Let the Dogs Out? (And How They’re Helping Afterschool Programs.)
Tuesday, 03 October 2017 08:15A 10-year-old boy struggles to coordinate his body, racked by Cerebral Palsy. Physical therapy (PT) is long, painful and fraught with tears and frustration until the boy is joined with a therapy dog.
Smart Solutions for Afterschool Programs
Tuesday, 26 September 2017 07:50The school year is in full swing, with numerous afterschool programs from tutoring classes to sports, crafts and music. The day-to-day management of afterschool activities can be overwhelming for both the providers and parents.
A Look at Literacy: Columbus State Community College's ESL Afterschool Communities
Tuesday, 19 September 2017 07:24The Afterschool Alliance, in partnership with Dollar General Literacy Foundation, recently honored the Columbus State Community College's ESL Afterschool Communities (ESLAsC) for the program's demonstrated excellence in helping develop English language learner (ELL) students' literacy skills.
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