Professional Development
NAA publishes fresh, new content every week covering a wide variety of topics related to the field of aftershool. In addition, NAA offers a variety of opportunities for virtual professional development (PD) through meaningful content, conversations and connections. Click here to see full descriptions of virtual PD offerings.
What Afterschool Is. And Can Be.
Tuesday, 05 September 2017 10:14Hi there!
My name is Maddie, and this summer I worked for NAA as an intern.
Language is Powerful. Great Leaders Never Stop Learning.
Tuesday, 29 August 2017 07:46Two things learned throughout my career:
1. Language is powerful.
2. Great leaders never stop learning.
NAA's Expert Hub—Success from the United Way of El Paso County
Monday, 28 August 2017 05:09Recently, the NAA Expert Hub helped connect the United Way of el Paso County with two valuable trainers, resulting in a successful workshop on family engagement. Here's how:
Leadership is Magical … Because YOU are Magical
Tuesday, 22 August 2017 06:16How many books have been written on the topic of leadership? How many lectures/workshops/presentations have you been offered to help you become a "better" leader? How many TED talks have you watched that showed you a three-point plan toward more effective leadership?
Resources for Strong and Successful Nonprofit Financial Management
Tuesday, 15 August 2017 06:09"Organizations with strong financial management are better able to fulfill their missions and deliver high-quality services." —The Wallace Foundation
STEM and Wellness: A Powerful Equation for Ensuring Equity
Tuesday, 15 August 2017 00:00Imagine the potential of empowering the 10.2 million children in afterschool programs with science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) skills, while providing them with opportunities to eat healthy and stay active.
The Resources You Need to Promote Tolerance and Inclusion
Tuesday, 15 August 2017 00:00All over the country, afterschool leaders and professionals like you are standing up to promote tolerance and inclusion—fighting for safe places now, and for peaceful and prosperous futures free from bigotry and hate.
Boost Learning by Combining Teamwork and STEM
Tuesday, 08 August 2017 08:29Technology has had a huge impact on today's employment landscape. One of the key changes is the increasing necessity to be able to work as part of a team.
Need Recommended Reading to Add to the List?
Tuesday, 08 August 2017 00:00I've always loved reading, and I've always especially loved reading during the summer. One of my best memories from childhood was the summer I discovered Nancy Drew books.
The Power of Video Games
Tuesday, 01 August 2017 06:33Freeze Trap! Repel! Cloak! Students across the country are powering-up learning and test scores—using video games, thanks to DimensionU.
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