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.
The Power of Partnerships with the Business Community
Tuesday, 01 August 2017 06:11The Alliance for a Healthier Generation (Alliance) believes business leaders, afterschool providers and others are essential partners in building a Culture of Health.
What Swimming Lessons Offer an Afterschool Professional
Tuesday, 25 July 2017 07:46This hot weather has me reminiscing about summer as a kid. I have fond memories of sunny days growing up in a small town. The town didn't have a lot of things that bigger cities have, but it did have an outdoor Olympic-size swimming pool.
“Nothing About Us Without Us!”
Thursday, 20 July 2017 11:19Earlier this month, NAA led a delegation of 22 afterschool leaders to Helsinki, Finland and Tallinn, Estonia to explore child and youth development systems and meet with youth policy experts in these two countries.
Crowdfunding for Afterschool
Tuesday, 18 July 2017 08:04Crowdfunding has become a popular way for individuals to raise money for many good causes. Sometimes crowdfunding is used for relatively small amounts of money, but that's not always the case. Some crowdfunding projects raise tens of thousands of dollars.
Who Needs Gratitude for Your Afterschool Experience?
Tuesday, 11 July 2017 00:00What childhood memories contribute to your health and wellness today? Who needs gratitude for your afterschool experience?
The Power of One Caring Human
Tuesday, 27 June 2017 00:00Afterschool professionals know the importance of one caring adult in the life of a child. Research and anecdotes show that knowledgeable and skilled staff are crucial to quality afterschool programs that result in positive youth outcomes; relationships between adults and youth are key.
Selecting the Right Trainer or Consultant for Your Mission-Critical Project: The 4S Framework
Thursday, 22 June 2017 11:00For resource-constrained out-of-school time (OST) program providers and intermediary organizations, working with an expert external trainer or consultant for a short, high-leverage project can be a cost-effective way of building capacity
Leading Through Transition
Thursday, 22 June 2017 10:43My daughter just finished her last year of elementary school. Next year, middle school will be a big, scary, exciting (fill in with any adjective you want—I think they all work!) transition for her and our family.
Squiggle Park: An Innovative Tool to Improve Reading through Play!
Tuesday, 20 June 2017 06:30There's a new tool on the scene speeding up the development of reading skills for kids in preschool through third grade—and it's done through a video game!
Finding the Balance Between 'Knew' and 'New'
Tuesday, 20 June 2017 06:21A few weeks ago, I wrote about my visit to our NAA storage facility to go through years and years of organizational files. With NAA's 30th anniversary coming up in 2018, I find myself spending more and more time thinking about how to honor the past of our work, while also looking toward the future.
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