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.
8 Simple Ways for Kids to Practice Kindness Every Day
Tuesday, 18 April 2017 05:38In our busy lives, it's easy for adults to forget the importance of kindness—much less kids, who are focused on playing with friends or their new iPad app. Yet even the smallest act of kindness makes us happier.
What is STEM?
Tuesday, 11 April 2017 06:37From colleges to preschools, STEM continues to be a hot topic for both formal and informal education. STEM education is being driven by our increasingly technical society, a fear that America is falling behind in innovation, a lack of STEM college graduates and the need to prepare today's youth for the jobs of tomorrow.
Finding Their Voice: Why Kids Should Journal
Friday, 17 March 2017 06:20This is a photo of me, today, on my 47th birthday, holding my very first journal—written when I was 10 years old. My fifth grade teacher asked us to buy a notebook that inspired us and, every few days, she gave us a topic to write about.
Reflections on Disability Inclusion from a Recovering Therapist
Tuesday, 14 March 2017 08:59Over 45 years ago, I graduated from college and excitedly embarked on a career in occupational therapy. I found myself drawn to pediatrics. I always loved children and had five younger brothers and sisters. I was sure I made the right decision.
2 x 2 in Afterschool: More Math!
Tuesday, 14 March 2017 08:55Last month, Andy the Science Wiz provided 10 tips for providing math enrichment afterschool. Want to include even more math? Check out these additional ideas!
Empower Youth by Reading Aloud
Tuesday, 07 March 2017 08:40Charlotte's Web by E.B. White, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis, and Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo are just a few well-loved, high-quality pieces of young people's literature. They are also great read-alouds—who doesn't love listening to a great story?
Professionalizing the Workforce in Out-of-School Time and School-Age Child Care
Tuesday, 07 March 2017 08:37Join the National Center on Afterschool and Summer Enrichment (NCASE) in an informational webinar on workforce development in out-of-school time (OST) and school-age child care,
Tangible Evidence
Tuesday, 28 February 2017 04:54A life is made of memories. When I was 20 years old, I traveled the world for two months with my best friend Kristin. It was a safer time then. Airport security was a breeze. Shoes stayed on. Everyone smiled. I had just acted in my first television show. My television was the only screen I owned.
EZCare Empowers Families to Help Children Succeed in School
Tuesday, 21 February 2017 07:10When parents participate in their children's education, everybody wins.
Rock Afterschool with Three Fundamental Values of Music Education
Tuesday, 21 February 2017 06:53"Pop Music tells you everything's OK, while rock music tells you that it is not OK, but you change it."
—Bono
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