Supporting OST Professionals During Back-To-School Season

In Out-of-School Time, planning for staff development is an important part of the back-to-school season. Staff development is one aspect of job quality that prepares OST professionals to deliver the high-quality programs that ultimately lead to positive youth outcomes. As the professional association for the field, NAA’s mission is to create a strong and valued profession.

Use the following resources from NAA to support your back-to-school staff development:

The Afterschool Guide for Staff Team Building Activities
The OST Leader’s Guide. To Equitable Hiring and Staff Development Practices
The Afterschool Guide to Trauma-Sensitive Practices
New Staff Starting this Fall?
The Afterschool Guide to Building Relationships and Routines