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.
What Drives Learning: Young People’s Perspectives on the Importance of Relationships, Belonging, and Agency
Wednesday, 21 October 2020 11:24To better understand young people's perceptions of the conditions that support their social, emotional, and academic learning and development, the Center for Promise at America's Promise Alliance conducted a survey, for which findings are outlined in the new report What Drives Learning: Young People's Perspectives on the Importance of Relationships, Belonging, and Agency.
Member-to-Member Tip Off: Building Enrollment
Monday, 19 October 2020 22:42In NAA's Reopening Afterschool Facebook group, members have been asked questions covering a variety of relevant and helpful topics with the goal of offering an exchange of tips between leaders and professionals in the field.
Ways to Go Contactless to Support the Safety of Your Afterschool Program
Monday, 19 October 2020 22:38Beyond Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and health department guidelines, there are additional measures afterschool programs can take to help allay parents' worries and demonstrate their commitment to the well-being of the kids in their care.
Next Gen Leaders: Where Are They Now? Angel Gomez
Monday, 19 October 2020 00:00Angel Gomez says being honored as an NAA Next Generation of Afterschool Leader in 2015 has made a tremendous impact in his life, both personally and professionally.
‘We Are the Ones That We’ve Been Waiting For.’
Monday, 19 October 2020 00:00The National AfterSchool Association's immediate past chair of the board of directors, Tracey Lay, along with current chair Tommy Brewer II, recently joined Gina Warner, President & CEO, NAA, to discuss the ups and downs, crises, pivots, and transitions, that have recently transformed the field of afterschool.
Bringing Learning, Care and Compassion to Youth and Families
Tuesday, 13 October 2020 10:43Though the 2020 back-to-school season has looked unlike any other, afterschool professionals continue to offer their best to the youth and families they serve. Gina Warner, President and CEO of NAA, shared an uplifting message of thanks in the NAA Reopening Afterschool Facebook group.
Keeping Afterschool Students Active and Engaged in Virtual and Socially Distanced Environments
Tuesday, 13 October 2020 10:39Your creativity is working overtime to recreate fun afterschool programs and activities in our new normal. Making it all work means:
Inspiring Empathy in Programs and Communities During a Global Pandemic
Tuesday, 13 October 2020 10:32How We Can Help Support Those We Serve Who've Been Diagnosed with COVID-19
Empathy Matters
Tuesday, 29 September 2020 17:16Youth workers continuously shift focus and learn new skills to accommodate the latest trends in youth development research.
Self-Management Skills Youth Need to Accomplish Goals, Overcome Obstacles and Succeed
Tuesday, 29 September 2020 17:10One of the most challenging aspects of the pandemic for youth is the change in their weekly structure—or lack thereof. The good news?
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