Virtual PD

It feels great to be right! We always knew investing time in our afterschool program youth contributed to their success. It may have looked like we were "hanging out" in the cafeteria or "playing" in the gym, yet we knew in our hearts there was value in the programs and the intentional ways we developed them.

A recent article, shared by National League of Cities, highlighted how the pandemic has further shown how afterschool and summer learning programs not only provide enrichment but are also a lifeline for many youth and families.

In the past, it wasn't uncommon for those who couldn't attend a meeting in person to be given quick notes or a verbal overview after the fact. In retrospect after having adapted to hold meetings virtually over a long period of time during the pandemic, it's clear there haven't been consistent ways to fully support those unable to attend meeting in person.

A daunting array of free digital tools are available to educators and afterschool professionals. To navigate these tools, those in the field could reflect on connecting their best practices to the most appropriate digital tools.

In December 2020, Click2ComputerScience.org was launched by the Click2SciencePD team to increase access to Computer Science (CS) programming in out-of-school time (OST).

With a new year comes plenty of new opportunities to learn and expand your knowledge as it relates to the afterschool field and your own professional development. To assist in this endeavor, NAA is proud to bring you a great educational lineup of webinars to kick off 2021.

The violent breach of the US Capitol on January 6, in addition to the many number of other upsetting events that occurred in 2020, could leave youth—especially those who have experienced systemic inequity and marginalization—feeling dismayed, unsafe and targeted.

Happy New Year!

Tuesday, January 26, 2021 | 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET (12 PM CT, 11 AM MT, 10 AM PT)
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High quality digital resources addressing SEL, physical health, substance misuse and community engagement are essential to supporting student achievement. Global corporate and community partners have joined forces with Discovery Education to fund curriculum development in these key areas for students in grades K-12. Resources include interactive modules, videos, virtual field trips, student activities, parent resources and more. This session will include an overview of these meaningful programs, many of which are available in English and Spanish. Participants will be provided with both digital and print summaries of the programs reviewed, along with links to all of the content.

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Presenter:

Jackie Kavege
Sr. Director, Global Program Marketing
Discovery Education

A recent addition to the education partnerships team at Discovery Education, Jackie Kavege’s 15-year career has included developing integrated communications strategies for a wide variety of companies, including a number of fortune 500 companies and non-profits. In her current role Jackie is responsible for helping to ensure that timely, relevant program content from Discovery Education and its corporate and community partners reach the educators, counselors, education site leaders, parents and students that can most benefit from the no-cost, comprehensive resources that are available. Jackie resides in Charlotte, NC with her husband and children.

For over 30 years, members of the afterschool profession and afterschool stakeholders, like you, have gathered together—in community—at NAA Convention for sharing, learning, inspiration and connection.