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.
What makes a STEM lesson great?
Tuesday, 16 October 2018 10:09STEM education was created so students would be prepared for the 21st-centuryworkforce—and even for jobs that don't yet exist.
Newfound Confidence: Batteries Not Included
Tuesday, 16 October 2018 10:03At The Leadership Program, we've been honored and blessed to work with students all across New York City and beyond for more than 25 years. And sometimes, those students turn into our employees.
8 Ways to Encourage Girls to Use Their Voices
Tuesday, 09 October 2018 09:47When my daughter was a baby, she had no problem using her "voice" to tell everyone within earshot what she needed—she "communicated" without hesitation when she was hungry, tired or generally discontent.
The Systemic Disregard for Frontline Staff
Tuesday, 09 October 2018 00:00As employees and human beings, staff members want to feel valuable and valued.
What Resources are Needed to Support Quality SEL?
Tuesday, 02 October 2018 10:44Help NAA learn about your opinions and experiences with social-emotional learning (SEL) in your before- and afterschool program(s) by participating in this online survey—you could even win some cash for you or your organization in return.
The Healthier Generation Store with Amazon Business
Tuesday, 02 October 2018 00:00Quality out-of-school is healthy out-of-school—and the NAA HEPA Standards are a critical tool in making healthier programming a reality for young people everywhere.
Are You Enthusiastic About STEM?!
Monday, 24 September 2018 16:12eCYBERMISSION, an Army Educational Outreach Program, is a free web-based STEM competition for students in grades 6-9.
Online PD: SEL, STEM & Cooperative Activities
Monday, 24 September 2018 16:09Afterschool Professional Development should offer two things: Real takeaways to implement into your programs immediately and affordability and accessibility for everyone in your program. Check out these new featured online courses for out-of-school time leaders here.
Taking Financial Know-How Into the New School Year
Tuesday, 18 September 2018 11:11Financial management know-how is often a weak spot for nonprofits—afterschool organizations included.
Taking Action to Sustain Your Program
Tuesday, 18 September 2018 10:52We used to talk about sustainability planning. Today, we need to take action to sustain afterschool programs.
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