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In response to member requests, several NAA Resources are now available in Spanish! The Code of Ethics, Core Competencies Infographic, State of the Profession and HEPA Standards have been translated, to reach more afterschool professionals than ever before.

Thinking outside the box entails a process that involves the implementation of an unusual approach to logical thinking structure.

This summer, members of the National Afterschool Association spent time with the Scottish Out of School Care Network (SOSCN) and Scottish Government in Scotland as part of the annual International Learning Exchange (ILE).

Hear renowned sociologist and co-founder of the Forum for Youth Investment Karen Pittman discuss her lifelong dedication to the field and what is required to create optimal environments for learning.

Did you know registration is open for NAA20? Here are the top three reasons to register today:

Have you ever been at an event and thought: "I've found my people!"

Did you know registration is open for NAA20? Here are the top three reasons to register today:

Imagine a group of afterschool children who kindly welcome a new peer, include everyone when playing basketball and comfort someone when they've had a bad day.

NAA's Corporate Advisory Board (CAB), established to help further the goals and mission of NAA and to educate and encourage corporate investment in afterschool programming, welcomes two new members: Ron DeChristoforo from Texas Instruments and Laura Kreutzer from Cedar Fair Entertainment Company.

There is no doubt that the job market is changing rapidly. Youth, their families and educators are struggling with how to prepare for the future. They wonder what jobs are going to persist and what jobs are not going to be needed in a changing economic environment.