Professional Development
NAA publishes fresh, new content every week covering a wide variety of topics related to the field of aftershool. Be sure to check in regularly.
7 Summer Survival Tips for Youth Development Professionals
Monday, 15 July 2019 21:01When school is out, Boys & Girls Clubs are IN, and in most of the country, summer programming is well underway.
Mediating Afterschool Program Disagreements
Monday, 15 July 2019 20:19I remember standing between two school-age boys and blocking them from brutalizing each over a kickball game.
What’s Afterschool Listening to This Summer?
Monday, 15 July 2019 00:00For many, summer brings thoughts of sun and cookouts with friends and family—and if you're like many educators and students, summer reading lists!
SEL Tips for Summer Programs!
Monday, 15 July 2019 00:00We all know keeping youth engaged and excited to learn during the summer can be hard—but it doesn't have to be.
Getting Youth Involved in Outside the Box Thinking
Monday, 15 July 2019 00:00As we get older, our creative side tends to decrease. Young people, however, have the potential for amazing creativity!
How Many Hats Do You Wear?
Tuesday, 09 July 2019 10:26Managing an afterschool program requires attention to many critical tasks—including developing a plan for training your staff. Learn how Click2SciencePD can help.
Why Are Youth Stressed Out? How We Can Help.
Tuesday, 09 July 2019 00:00Mental health struggles are increasing among our teens. There are a lot of reasons for this. Higher rates of mood, attention and behavior disorders start many youth off behind the eight ball.
Meet NAA’s New Board Members!
Tuesday, 02 July 2019 09:56Earlier this spring, we shared with you a call for Board of Directors applicants. After a period of nominations and voting, the results are in!
It’s Park and Recreation Month!
Tuesday, 02 July 2019 09:52Summer is here, which means it's time to get in the game this July with NAA and the National Recreation and Park Association!
What Resources Do Staff Need to Support Youth Mental Health and Wellness?
Tuesday, 02 July 2019 09:48Out-of-school time programs play a central role in supporting a young person's mental health and should be seen as a core component in the mental health system for young people.
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