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.
Addressing Adverse Childhood Experiences in Out-of-School Time
Tuesday, 19 March 2019 11:52Out-of-school time (OST) programs can play a role in mitigating and preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), which are disruptive to a school-age child's academic and social development.
The Modern-Day Family & Your Program’s Registration Process
Tuesday, 19 March 2019 10:34Who is the modern-day family? Well, they aren't quite as futuristic as the Jetsons, with their robot maid, but they are using smartphones and computers more than ever before.
SEL for Kids Begins with Adults
Tuesday, 12 March 2019 10:45Research suggests structured, strengths-based afterschool programs that are coordinated with schools and communities and staffed with knowledgeable and competent adults are ideal settings to promote positive experiences and youth social and emotional development.
4 Keys to Successful School Partnerships
Tuesday, 12 March 2019 10:41A successful partnership is built on a trusting alliance of two interests that share the same goals.
An Unexpected Take on Professional Enlightenment
Tuesday, 05 March 2019 10:52It is a little too easy to hate on dating apps.
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.
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