Save the date for “Put Your Own Oxygen Mask on First: Self-Care for Afterschool Professionals - a live conversation with Dr. Jamie Freeny, Director of the Center for School Behavioral Health at Mental Health America of Greater Houston. Today's world brings a host of exhausting challenges that necessitate extra attention to the health and well-being […]

Executive Membership from NAA Required This training is intended for first responders and social service providers who find that they have begun to neglect their own health and social needs. By addressing their social, mental, and emotional needs, they create more positive impact in their professional lives. Define Stress and Self-Care Identify how stress presents […]

In this webinar, Dr. Dorsey of the San Diego County Office of Education and Dr. Sparks of Oceanside Unified School District will look at understanding adverse childhood experiences from both the adult and student perspective as it relates to learning. During the conversation, they will cover: Strategies for students who have experienced trauma, acknowledging these […]

Whether you are a student, parent, educator, or school leader, bullying and peer victimization in school are serious concerns in the U.S. and around the world. Research shows that by creating socially and emotionally supportive spaces, schools can foster a climate of inclusion and respect among both students and staff. Join us to hear Dr. […]

High quality digital resources addressing SEL, physical health, substance misuse and community engagement are essential to supporting student achievement. Global corporate and community partners have joined forces with Discovery Education to fund curriculum development in these key areas for students in grades K-12. Resources include interactive modules, videos, virtual field trips, student activities, parent resources […]

The Science of Learning and Development (SoLD) Alliance recognizes that there is a growing ecosystem of education and youth-serving leaders who are committed to using knowledge from the science of learning and development to transform education systems to be equitable and excellent for all young people. The SoLD Alliance is hosting a new series of […]

Research validates what students and educators have long known: learning happens through relationships. In a year where relationships between students and practitioners—teachers, AmeriCorps members serving in schools, out-of-school providers— have been interrupted and reimagined due to COVID-19, what can be learned from young people and adults about the ways they have mutually supported each other […]

The Walking Classroom is a simple and engaging program that is easily implemented in afterschool for in-person, virtual, and hybrid learning environments. The program is simple: kids listen to fun, educational podcasts that align with content standards while they take a brisk walk. The podcasts are supported by full lesson plans and many supplemental resources. […]

Over the past year, the pandemic has significantly disrupted learning and family life. Challenges brought about by COVID-19—including increased mobility, family economic hardship, and drastic changes to learning environments—have caused more young people than usual to leave or disengage from school. As a result, many educators and youth-supporting practitioners are thinking about attendance and engagement […]

As we prepare for graduation season at the end of this challenging school year, consider what it means for students to be ready for the future. What should we have prepared students to know and be able to do so they achieve their goals and become caring, civically-engaged members of their communities? On International #SELDay, […]

Wednesday, April 7 from 3:00 – 3:45 PM  Social and emotional learning (SEL) is the process through which children and adults develop, learn and apply the knowledge, skills, and attitudes that help them understand and manage their emotions, achieve goals, feel empathy for others, establish supportive relationships, and make responsible decisions. Research shows that SEL […]