Professional Development

Much has changed as it relates to out-of-school time workers and their vaccine eligibility, not to mention a new executive order that impacts the reopening of afterschool programs. Read on for the latest developments afterschool professionals and leaders should be aware of.

This past year made us all question ... well, almost everything. The words "unprecedented" and "pivot" were used way too many times. While there will still be some pivoting, we know there is no question that we need to continue strengthening ourselves, our organizations, our programs and our profession.

How many times have you been aware of a mental, physical or emotional need of yours that you don't want to put off, but do because you feel like other items take precedence?

As 2020 came to a close, NAA asked afterschool leaders in its Reopening Afterschool Facebook group to share one lesson they'd like to pass along to other afterschool professionals and leaders. As we embark on a new year filled with hope and optimism, read what these leaders had to say.