National AfterSchool Association (NAA)

Join us next Wed. at 2pm ET for a webinar about our new OST Job Quality Standards! Learn how to use the Standards to address recruitment and retention challenges. Register today: https://loom.ly/y8BZYGc

Happy holidays and best wishes for a peaceful and restorative new year from the entire National AfterSchool Association team! We look forward to continuing our vital work with all of you in 2025.

This holiday season, consider the perfect gift: An NAA membership has something for everyone! Why join or renew NAA membership? ✨ Ongoing Professional Growth: Get uninterrupted access to our high-quality professional development opportunities, including upcoming webinars, new toolkits, and fresh publications. ✨ Strengthening Your Network: Keep building relationships with fellow professionals and industry leaders through NAA25 Convention and virtual networking events. ✨ Staying Informed and Connected: Maintain access to our comprehensive library of resources, ensuring you have the latest information and tools to excel. ✨ Enduring Advocacy and Representation: Stay informed and involved with our partnerships and advocacy resources for afterschool programs at local, state, and national levels, especially our ongoing Thriving OST Workforce Initiative. ✨ Exclusive Member Discounts: Receive special pricing for NAA events and products. ✨ Recognition Opportunities: Stay eligible for our prestigious awards and recognition programs. Check out your membership options today! https://loom.ly/3gnIdyU

Time is running out to register for NAA25 at the lowest price available! Register by Saturday, Dec. 14 to lock in your participation at the National AfterSchool Association 2025 Convention in Nashville! https://loom.ly/-8LY9Zw

Have you checked out Discover Literacy? Discover Literacy is a collaborative initiative by the Dollar General Literacy Foundation, Discovery Education, and the National AfterSchool Association offering on-demand resources and research-based microlearnings that fit seamlessly into a busy afterschool schedule. These bite-sized modules are designed for easy access, enabling educators to build their instructional skills whenever it suits their schedule. Have a few minutes before students’ school day ends? Use this time to enhance your teaching skills with a microlearning module from Discover Literacy. Explore Discover Literacy today and take the first steps toward transforming your afterschool initiatives: https://loom.ly/P4PAkvc

We'll be there! What about you? Register today for the lowest price available — registration rates go up on Sunday, Dec. 15. https://loom.ly/7oQd_Qo

As the season of giving approaches, consider gifts that spark growth, inspiration, and success for the afterschool field. Our 2024 Gift Guide features four meaningful ways to empower yourself, your team, and your organization: 🎁 An NAA Membership for You 🎁 NAA is the membership association for those who work with and for youth during out-of-school time. Stay informed, inspired, and connected with tools, resources, and benefits designed to elevate your leadership. Learn more about membership options: https://loom.ly/JV-84Ag 🎁 An NAA Membership for Others 🎁 Give your team the gift of professional growth by giving them access to training, tools, and a vibrant community of peers. Learn more about organization membership accounts: https://loom.ly/3gnIdyU 🎁Registration for NAA25 in Nashville🎁 Join us March 9-12, 2025, in Nashville (or gift registration to someone) for an unforgettable event featuring inspiring keynotes, impactful workshops, and networking with leaders from across the country. Register by December 14 to lock in the lowest rate! https://loom.ly/-8LY9Zw 🎁An NAA25 Sponsorship or Exhibit Booth🎁 Showcase your brand and commitment to the afterschool field by becoming a sponsor or exhibitor at the NAA25 Convention. Learn more about the unparalleled opportunities to connect with the most influential afterschool leaders and decision-makers. https://loom.ly/9bduoTI Give yourself or your team the gifts of community, professional development, and investment this holiday season!

Don’t wait — save your spot at NAA25 before prices go up! Registration rates increase after December 14. If you're planning to join us in Nashville this March for NAA25, now is the time to register and lock in the lowest rate. NAA25 is your chance to: ✅ Connect with thousands of OST leaders and educators ✅ Gain insights from dynamic keynote speakers and innovative sessions ✅ Celebrate and elevate the impact of afterschool programs and professionals 💡 Thinking about it? Don’t miss this opportunity to invest in yourself and your work — register now! 👉 https://lnkd.in/gu_YGG6v

During the hours after school, dedicated professionals bridge the literacy gap, guiding young students toward lifelong learning with support from the Discover Literacy program—a collaborative initiative by the Dollar General Literacy Foundation, Discovery Education, and the National AfterSchool Association that empowers educators and afterschool professionals through targeted professional development and flexible, research-based resources designed for K–2 literacy growth. Discover Literacy is professional learning. With on-demand resources, the program offers research-based microlearnings that fit seamlessly into a busy afterschool schedule. These bite-sized modules are designed for easy access, enabling educators to build their instructional skills whenever it suits their schedule. Click to learn more today! https://loom.ly/P4PAkvc

💲 𝗪𝗛𝗬 𝗦𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗥𝗬 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗦𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗬 𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗦 💲 𝟮𝟬𝟯𝟬 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝟱 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆! As Gen Z and Millennials prepare to make up 30% of the workforce by that time, pay transparency has become a standard expectation. 🪟 Employers who prioritize transparency are leading the way, with 𝟱𝟳% 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗼𝗽-𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 already sharing pay ranges—even when not legally required—highlighting its role as a 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 in today’s hiring landscape. 📊 How can you promote fairness and trust while attracting top talent?  🔑 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀. ✅ 𝘐𝘯𝘤𝘭𝘶𝘥𝘦 𝘱𝘢𝘺 𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘫𝘰𝘣 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 ✅ 𝘊𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘴𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘴𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘳𝘰𝘭𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮 𝘢𝘷𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘦𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘰𝘺𝘦𝘦𝘴 ✅ 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘺 𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘥𝘥𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘱𝘢𝘺 𝘨𝘢𝘱𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴 As champions of equitable, professional workplaces, the National AfterSchool Association (NAA) recognizes salary transparency as a cornerstone of quality jobs in the field and has incorporated in into their Job Quality Standards. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗽𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆? 📣 Want to learn more? Check out Heidi Ham's article linked in the comments. 📖 Photo by Alexander Mils on Unsplash 📸