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 Future of Work is Already Here
Tuesday, 19 September 2017 06:53"From this point forth, we shall be leaving the firm foundation of fact and journeying together through the murky marshes of memory the future into thickets of wildest guesswork."
—Albus Dumbledore (cross-outs and italics my own)
Share Your STEM and HEPA Success During Lights On Afterschool
Tuesday, 19 September 2017 00:00Across the nation, afterschool programs provide opportunities for young people to explore their interests and learn new skills. Afterschool programs are uniquely positioned to offer education and opportunity through hands-on, minds-on learning—without the pressures that sometimes accompany the school day.
Stop. Look Both Ways. Proceed with Caution.
Tuesday, 12 September 2017 08:49As a teenage driver in a small rural town, life was simple: Stop. Look both ways. Proceed with caution.
What Afterschool Is. And Can Be.
Tuesday, 05 September 2017 10:14Hi there!
My name is Maddie, and this summer I worked for NAA as an intern.
Language is Powerful. Great Leaders Never Stop Learning.
Tuesday, 29 August 2017 07:46Two things learned throughout my career:
1. Language is powerful.
2. Great leaders never stop learning.
NAA's Expert Hub—Success from the United Way of El Paso County
Monday, 28 August 2017 05:09Recently, the NAA Expert Hub helped connect the United Way of el Paso County with two valuable trainers, resulting in a successful workshop on family engagement. Here's how:
Leadership is Magical … Because YOU are Magical
Tuesday, 22 August 2017 06:16How many books have been written on the topic of leadership? How many lectures/workshops/presentations have you been offered to help you become a "better" leader? How many TED talks have you watched that showed you a three-point plan toward more effective leadership?
Resources for Strong and Successful Nonprofit Financial Management
Tuesday, 15 August 2017 06:09"Organizations with strong financial management are better able to fulfill their missions and deliver high-quality services." —The Wallace Foundation
STEM and Wellness: A Powerful Equation for Ensuring Equity
Tuesday, 15 August 2017 00:00Imagine the potential of empowering the 10.2 million children in afterschool programs with science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) skills, while providing them with opportunities to eat healthy and stay active.
The Resources You Need to Promote Tolerance and Inclusion
Tuesday, 15 August 2017 00:00All over the country, afterschool leaders and professionals like you are standing up to promote tolerance and inclusion—fighting for safe places now, and for peaceful and prosperous futures free from bigotry and hate.
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