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.
Nurturing Women Of Color In The Afterschool Workforce
Tuesday, 10 December 2019 14:41Afterschool programs reach hundreds of thousands of students daily, nationwide.
Equity Matters, But Where Do I Start?
Tuesday, 03 December 2019 10:23Many in youth development are committed to the idea of equity, yet lack the skills to put it into practice.
Steps to Intentional SEL in OST
Tuesday, 03 December 2019 00:00Social-emotional learning (SEL) is a familiar concept in out-of-school-time (OST) settings.
Communicating Your Commitment to Inclusion
Tuesday, 19 November 2019 09:40Your afterschool program sends messages to youth and families about inclusion. Everything from the language used in your marketing and print materials, to the pictures on the walls, to how staff approach individual participants.
Saucony Run for Good Foundation Invites Applications for Youth Running Programs
Tuesday, 19 November 2019 09:38The Saucony Run for Good Foundation is committed to improving the lives of children by helping to prevent and reduce childhood obesity.
Speaking Up Is How I Show Up
Tuesday, 19 November 2019 00:00When I looked at the 2020 keynote speakers lineup for NAA Convention, the theme took on a much deeper meaning for me.
What Works in Reducing Peer Aggression
Tuesday, 12 November 2019 09:38Peer aggression is a problem in almost all settings involving large numbers of children.
The Role of Allyship in Racial Equity
Tuesday, 12 November 2019 09:22As our collective consciousness shifts, we are seeing more diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives emerge locally and nationwide. We must be brave enough to talk openly about the role of white people, and other allies, in these efforts.
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