There’s a lot of jargon out there and we don’t know many people who have time for deciphering it. When one of our clients asked us how a professional learning community (PLC) and a community of practice (CoP) are different, we dug in to learn more. 

Afterschool professionals are movers and shakers--they are not interested in sitting still and being talked at. And, actually, who is? 

In our weekend training, we explored multiple social identities and how they show up in our work as facilitators. How do your social identities inform your work?

If you’re new to the world of afterschool or are thinking about joining this field, here’s what you need to know.

Online learning has changed the field of professional development in a good way. Wanna know why?

When the National Afterschool Association asked us to describe how we build a culture of collaboration, creativity, critical thinking and communication, we weren’t sure they meant to call us.

In youth-centered programs, the role of staff is to be the “guide by the side” not the “sage on the stage.” Staff provide structure, support and coaching to help young people take leadership, communicate and make decisions that are important to them.

Your staff need to adopt some new practices, strengthen some old practices or just learn some basic skills. How will you help them grow and improve in their jobs? Is a one day workshop a good fit for your needs?