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

Meet Krista Caldwell: A Healthy OST Champion Krista Caldwell, an NAA member from South Dakota, is empowering youth and educators through Sanford Fit, a free program promoting healthy habits and social-emotional well-being. With 15+ years in youth development, Krista is a true wellness advocate in OST! 💻 Read her inspiring story: https://loom.ly/QXW_UyE #AfterschoolWorks #HealthyOST #WellnessChampions #NAA

Your voice is needed! How do afterschool and summer programs best recruit, train, and retain #OST staff delivering #STEM activities? Help the National Institute on Out-of-School Time (NIOST) find out! NIOST needs to hear from as many Program Directors around the country as possible. We know the results of the survey will positively impact and enhance OST STEM. The National Institute on Out-of-School Time invites you to add your voice to this brief national Program Director survey. They are raffling $25 gift cards to survey participants each week beginning January 5! https://loom.ly/LE_n0GI

First time going to #NAA25? We'll help you make the most of it! Julia Gabor, co-founder of kid-grit, is sharing 6 simple tips to help you navigate with confidence. From networking like a pro to staying energized, her advice will set you up for success. 🎥 Watch 6 Conference Tips Now: https://loom.ly/qLgAPZw Don’t miss your chance to shine at NAA25, March 9–12, 2025, in Nashville. Get ready to grow, connect, and celebrate! 📅 Register today: https://loom.ly/ooAv504 #OSTProfessionals #ProfessionalDevelopment #YouthWork

Congratulations to NAA Board Member Shawna Rosenzweig on being named CEO of Camp Fire, a 115-year-old national youth development organization. Shawna’s leadership, passion for youth development, and unwavering commitment to creating equitable opportunities for young people are truly inspiring. We’re proud to call her an NAA board member and can’t wait to see the impact she’ll make in this new role. Join us in celebrating Shawna as she steps into this exciting chapter: https://loom.ly/xJVdmW0 #AfterschoolWorks #YouthDevelopment #Leadership

The future is here—and it’s time to embrace it! AI is becoming a game-changer in the workplace, and the afterschool field is no exception. To help OST leaders and professionals confidently integrate AI into their programs, we’ve created NAA’s OST Leader’s Guide to Leveraging Artificial Intelligence—an exclusive resource for our members. This guide is packed with: ✅ Actionable advice ✅ Real-world examples ✅ Step-by-step instructions to use AI for programming, communications, admin, and more! Plus, catch the recording of our webinar featuring Nonprofit Communications Consultant Amy Marquis. She walks you through the basics of ChatGPT and how to approach AI like it's your personal assistant. 🔗 Download the guide and webinar recording now: https://loom.ly/AwHd-Dc #AfterschoolInnovation #AIforOST #ProfessionalDevelopment #OSTLeadership

📢 Ready to level up your impact in the afterschool field? The 2025 National AfterSchool Association Convention (NAA25) is heading to Nashville, and it’s shaping up to be the must-attend event of the year! Need help securing support to join us? We’ve got you covered. Check out our Make the Case Guide for tips on how to: ✅ Request funding ✅ Schedule time off ✅ Highlight the return on investment for your participation From 150+ educational sessions to networking opportunities and the inspiring Learning Expo, NAA25 is your chance to gain insights, build connections, and bring fresh ideas back to your program. 🎉 Get the guide: https://loom.ly/j4RIfmU And register today: https://loom.ly/7oQd_Qo #NAA25 #AfterschoolWorks #ProfessionalDevelopment #OutOfSchoolTime

We’re thrilled to welcome Beyond School Bells of Nebraska as the newest affiliate of the National AfterSchool Association! Nebraska joins 35 current affiliates that have been carefully selected based on mission alignment, organizational structure, and their ability to create meaningful connections among OST professionals and other interested parties. 👉 Learn more about BSB and our shared vision for youth success: https://loom.ly/3PZ3pWE #AfterschoolWorks #AfterschoolAdvocacy #YouthPrograms #NAAfamily #NAAaffiliate #OST

Your voice is needed! How do afterschool and summer programs best recruit, train, and retain OST staff delivering STEM activities? Help the National Institute on Out-of-School Time (NIOST) find out! NIOST needs to hear from as many Program Directors around the country as possible. We know the results of the survey will positively impact and enhance OST STEM. The National Institute on Out-of-School Time invites you to add your voice to this brief national Program Director survey. They are raffling $25 gift cards to survey participants each week beginning January 5! https://loom.ly/LE_n0GI

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.