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Check out the latest news about NAA and special announcements pertinent to the field of afterschool.
Revised Code of Ethics for Out-of-School Time Professionals
Wednesday, 29 June 2022 19:54The NAA Code of Ethics for OST Professionals was first published in 2009 then reviewed with an equity lens and revised in 2022. The purpose is to raise awareness of OST professional personal commitments to ethical conduct as we carry out our responsibilities.
National Summer Learning Week is July 11-15, 2022!
Wednesday, 29 June 2022 19:52One of the key ways we can sustain and bring even more attention and support to summer learning programs and the incredible professionals working in them is to collectively celebrate National Summer Learning Week, July 11-15 across the country.
July is National Parks & Recreation Month!
Wednesday, 29 June 2022 19:50July is National Parks & Recreation Month and our friends at National Recreation and Parks Association have created some resources to help you celebrate. This year we are rising up for all the professionals who help build strong and resilient communities, many of those professionals work with youth in out-of-school time. So this month we celebrate you!
Are you ready to host impactful open houses this summer?
Wednesday, 22 June 2022 09:33In case you missed it, industry experts from BellXcel recently hosted a webinar that revealed strategies to best showcase the impact of your program.
CDC Funds New Initiative Focused on Health Equity in Out-of-School Time
Saturday, 18 June 2022 09:00Over the next five years, National Afterschool Association (NAA) will partner with Education Development Centers to improve the health and well-being of youth and staff in OST programs, focusing on populations most impacted by health disparities. These include Black and Hispanic children and youth, individuals with physical and health disabilities, and youth experiencing health disparities due to sexual and gender identity.
OST Workforce: The Indiana Afterschool Network is Bridging the Gap
Monday, 13 June 2022 09:46We all deeply feel the challenges of our current OST reality--from worker shortages, minimal job quality, and growing program waitlists. NAA and its State Affiliates are stepping up to advocate for the OST workforce.
LGBTQ+ Equity in The Workplace
Friday, 03 June 2022 08:13The National AfterSchool Association supports the development and workplace safety of afterschool professionals who identify as members of the LGBTQ+ community.
Thoughts on Children’s Rights: What Do Other Countries Have That the US Doesn’t?
Wednesday, 25 May 2022 09:452015 London, England
2016 Dublin, Ireland and Belfast, Northern Ireland
2017 Helsinki, Finland and Tallinn, Estonia
2018 Rome, Italy
2019 Edinburgh, Scotland
Summer Products and Services Catalog Now Available
Friday, 20 May 2022 14:33From professional development and curriculum planning to supply purchasing and equipment upgrades, there’s a lot to consider for summer. In this catalog you'll find top picks to support your summer program preparation and implementation!
Three Barriers Preventing a Thriving Workforce
Monday, 16 May 2022 07:37The afterschool field is dealing with a workforce crisis that includes major challenges with recruiting and retaining direct service staff. Although these challenges need to be addressed in the short-term to ensure young people have uninterrupted access to quality afterschool programs, longer-term we must move past these immediate challenges and answer the question:
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