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.
Teaching Cooperation Through Crafting
Tuesday, 08 November 2016 04:51In a world where technology has shortened the distance between people, it's critical for children to develop interpersonal skills. Communication skills are essential to high achievement in academic pursuits, and are essential to a productive and fulfilling career.
STEM Pathways to Healthy Eating and Physical Activity
Tuesday, 08 November 2016 04:42Young people today face a health crisis—unhealthy eating habits and decreased physical activity have led to skyrocketing obesity rates. Not long ago, young people walked to school, enjoyed long recesses and spent a lot of time outside.
Defy the Limits of STEAM Learning Through Design
Tuesday, 01 November 2016 08:37During Appleton's Afterschool Labs program, the sounds of construction, negotiation and laughter fill the classroom as students race to complete a Maker Day challenge.
Assessing Team Communication Skills in STEM Afterschool Programs
Tuesday, 01 November 2016 05:32The Collaboration in the 21st Century Project, funded by the National Science Foundation, is developing a team communication skills assessment tools for middle school and high school STEM afterschool programs.
Jackrabbit Care: Manage Your Program
Tuesday, 25 October 2016 08:13Jackrabbit's leading online afterschool management software helps you work smarter and have more time to grow your business. Jackrabbit is online, so you can access your account information anytime and anywhere.
Virtual Convention Sneak Peek!
Tuesday, 25 October 2016 00:00NAA's Virtual Convention runs November 6 – 20, 2016. It's free for NAA Executive members and just $49 for Ambassador members. Here's a sneak peek at four of the awesome workshops you'll experience when you participate!
Planting the Seed That Makes STEM Grow
Tuesday, 18 October 2016 05:10Youth development professionals come from many backgrounds and work in a variety of settings. They can be childcare providers, camp leaders, afterschool professionals or even volunteers with little to no background in development or education.
Helping Kids Handle Conflict
Tuesday, 18 October 2016 00:00October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Afterschool programs provide an excellent environment in which to teach skills to help kids with conflict—and an anti-bullying month provides additional context for conversations.
Sneak Peak: Virtual Convention Workshops
Tuesday, 18 October 2016 00:00NAA's Virtual Convention runs November 6 – 20, 2016. It's FREE for NAA Executive members and just $49 for Ambassadors. Here's a sneak peek at three of the awesome workshops you'll experience when you participate!
Virtual Convention: Sneak Peek!
Tuesday, 04 October 2016 00:00NAA's Virtual Convention runs November 6 – 20, 2016. It's FREE for Executive members and just $49 for Ambassadors. Here's a sneak peek at three of the awesome workshops you'll experience when you participate!
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