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 Skills and Employability
Tuesday, 12 January 2016 00:00The research is clear: Employers are looking for skills that go beyond content knowledge. Recognizing the knowledge, attitudes and skills that ultimately contribute to success in the workplace is a priority for educators and employers. One aspect of employability that has gained attention in recent years is the need for strong social and emotional skills in order to be successful in the workplace.
Afterschool Tech Trends 2016
Tuesday, 05 January 2016 08:24The impact of technology on afterschool professionals is significant. Through technology, afterschool professionals can more effectively interact with one another, grow their afterschool wheelbase, and receive flexible and personalized learning.
My New Year's Resolution. What's Yours?
Tuesday, 05 January 2016 00:00I was in my late 20s when my boss at the time referred to me as "a woman in a hurry." Feeling that was appropriate recognition for my hard work and initiative, I glowed with the praise.
It wasn't until this year that I realized her "compliment" maybe wasn't quite as positive as I had interpreted it to be.
Get Your Staff Motivated!
Tuesday, 05 January 2016 00:00Keeping your staff motivated is a challenge, especially when YOU don't feel motivated.
Easy Group Management During STEM
Tuesday, 15 December 2015 00:00It's EASY!
Group management is a skill that is imperative when working in youth programs, and especially so when implementing STEM. It is important the adult leader carefully plan and prepare in advance in order to create the necessary structure for STEM learning—to make this process EASY, focus on the Environment, Activities, Schedule, and Your relationships and interactions.
Preparing Kids for the Path to Innovation
Monday, 14 December 2015 00:00We are at a unique place in time where STEM initiatives are influencing the future economy. Unfortunately, these initiatives are widening the gap between what students are learning in school and the skills they will need to thrive in a new digital and hyperconnected world.
Creating Order from Chaos
Tuesday, 08 December 2015 00:00When you work with information—student data, activity plans, your own education—finding what you need can be seamless, or it can feel like a wild goose chase. It all depends on how you organize your files.
STEM Help is On the Way!
Tuesday, 01 December 2015 00:00We asked. You answered. We deliver.
Last spring, through the annual AfterSchool Today reader's survey, the NAA community expressed interest in additional resources to support science, technology, engineering and math—the subjects known as STEM.
Build a Solid Team
Tuesday, 01 December 2015 00:00It's not just about cooperation, it's about making every team member feel valued and important.
Great OST Minds Connect at Virtual Convention
Monday, 23 November 2015 00:00When was the last time you attended a conference and had the opportunity to network with hundreds of out-of-school time professionals ... while wearing your pajamas? Hundreds of afterschool professionals just did at the National AfterSchool Association Virtual Convention.
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