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.
Coding in Afterschool: Get Started with the Hour of Code!
Tuesday, 03 November 2015 00:00Kids love technology! Wouldn't it be great if they could learn to make their own animations, video games or phone apps? In this webinar, learn how to get your students started with coding during the Hour of Code, a one-hour introduction to computer science designed to demystify code and show kids of all ages that they can learn the basics. Host your Hour of Code event during Computer Science Education Week, December 7 – 13, 2015.
TurnkeyPD: Ten Ways for Coaching Toward Youth Program Quality
Tuesday, 03 November 2015 00:00Quality is certainly on the forefront of afterschool/youth development programs across the country. You can be an important coach to support your staff in growing their capacity towards recognizing and incorporating youth program quality.
Make the Case To Attend Convention
Tuesday, 03 November 2015 00:00Gather with the brightest, most passionate and talented minds in the afterschool community at the 27th annual NAA Convention, at the beautiful Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in the Greater Orlando area.
Identifying Prospective Board Members
Tuesday, 27 October 2015 00:00"The single biggest way to impact an organization is to focus on leadership development. There is almost no limit to the potential of an organization that recruits good people, raises them up as leaders, and continually develops them." —John Maxwell
Message from a Former Bully
Tuesday, 27 October 2015 00:00Bullying is a big issue currently facing young people, during school and in out-of-school time. Youth all face this growing problem.
Book Review: I am Jackie Robinson
Tuesday, 27 October 2015 00:00With the World Series underway, Brad Meltzer's book I am Jackie Robinson is more relevant than ever. Champions @ Dugan Elementary site director Anne Leonardi gave this book a test run in her afterschool program. Read her review, below.
Full STEM Ahead Report
Tuesday, 20 October 2015 00:00Afterschool programs are embracing STEM as a natural fit for the afterschool setting.
In 2014, Afterschool Alliance conducted a nationwide survey that included asking parents about STEM in afterschool and summer programs.
Know Thyself: Developing Your Inner Leader
Tuesday, 13 October 2015 10:16One of the most important skills you could develop as a leader is self-awareness—continuously being aware of your thought process and your reactions to those thoughts.
Dabbling in the Data
Tuesday, 13 October 2015 10:13Over the past few years, there's been an explosion of interest in using data to inform continuous quality improvement—yet the resources to help organizations make meaning of their data have lagged behind.
Learnings from an Afternoon at the London Science Museum
Tuesday, 06 October 2015 00:00One of the highlights of NAA's inaugural International Learning Exchange was an afternoon at the London Science Museum with Dr. Kenny Webster, head of the museum's Learning Operations.
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