Virtual PD

As our nation and the world faces this tough time and our organizations have had to pivot to continue to meet the needs of the community, we must not forget the principles we've used to accomplish our mission and build our programs.

The new podcast series by The Wallace Foundation shares findings and early lessons from a RAND Corporation study of their Partnerships for Social and Emotional Learning Initiative (PSELI).

Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week, taking place April 19-23, 2021, aims to recognize those who work with youth during out-of-school hours. The week is marked by celebrations to encourage people to thank afterschool professionals who make a difference in the lives of young people in their communities.

Recently, NAA President Gina Warner hosted the first-ever Coaching Conversations and was joined by Enneagram Coach, Hillarie Kay.

Your voice matters. Your voice can make a difference. It's your workforce—be heard by being counted.

Since the onset of the pandemic, afterschool professionals and leaders are doing incredible work using digital learning tools and technology—in programs, organizations and beyond.

National Geographic has partnered with the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation to make learning come alive after school. The two organizations have created immersive, virtual learning experiences specifically for afterschool educators and students.

Afterschool professionals and leaders have an opportunity to make an impact on the lives of youth!

A recent Associations Now article stressed the importance of career pathways and how organizations can support employees on their paths to success.

It's no secret that self-care should be a priority in the lives of afterschool professionals and leaders everywhere—especially during trying times that require us to be resilient on a daily basis.