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.
Four Things to Remember About Supporting LGBTQ Youth
Tuesday, 26 February 2019 10:25Want to learn more about how to be supportive and inclusive of LGBTQ youth? Eileen Wise, a youth development specialist at Penn State Better Kid Care and primary author of the PYD series, shares four things to keep in mind.
My Afterschool Story: Tania Tauer
Monday, 18 February 2019 17:00To build the capacity of the afterschool field, it's important for afterschool professionals and leaders to understand the variety of career pathways and opportunities available to them. Heidi Ham, NAA VP of Programs and Strategy, sat down with Tania Tauer, Ph.D., and asked her to share the story of her afterschool career path to date.
15 Quotes to See You Through a Hard Day
Monday, 18 February 2019 16:56Every once in a while, we each experience a gloomy, no-good, terrible day—those days when everything seems to go awry, and it can be difficult to keep our heads up.
A Look Behind the Scenes: Creating a Convention Participants Love
Monday, 18 February 2019 16:54The NAA Convention is an incredible four days, bringing together afterschool professionals and leaders for networking, learning and inspiration.
Program Staff Are Our Most Valuable Asset—Act Accordingly
Tuesday, 12 February 2019 15:22Program staff are an afterschool program's greatest asset, yet many programs do not budget adequately for staff development.
5 Ways to Conquer Gender-Biased Practices
Tuesday, 12 February 2019 11:13Hidden gender biases and gender roles' socialization lead to inequities.
Afterschool Workforce Focus: A Powerful Plan for Action
Tuesday, 12 February 2019 11:10Research shows it: Quality afterschool programs make positive impacts on youth and well-prepared staff contribute to program quality.
Meet Melody Herzfeld: NAA19 Keynote
Tuesday, 12 February 2019 00:00As NAA Annual Convention quickly approaches, we're excited to share a bit more about one of our keynote speakers and why you're not going to want to miss hearing her speak.
3 Ways Youth Voice Opportunities Lead to Success
Tuesday, 05 February 2019 10:32As youth development professionals, our goal is to provide effective and relevant curriculum to meet the needs of youth in our communities.
Learn About Equity in Afterschool at NAA19
Tuesday, 29 January 2019 15:25For afterschool to truly serve the needs of all young people, it is important to address equity, diversity, and inclusion intentionally, in a meaningful way.
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