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Resources for Afterschool Providers
Move More North Carolina-Recommended Standards for Afterschool Physical Activity
Please click here for pdf version of the standards
Community Programs to Promote Youth Development
The National Academy of Sciences book concedes that we don^t know as much as we^d like from research to identify the specific assets and environments that help adolescents develop into healthy, productive adults, but we do know enough to continue to support community programs that help youth meet universal needs like feeling competent, being socially connected and having one^s physical needs taken care of.
http://www.nap.edu/catalog/10022.html?onpi_listserv021502
RAND Reviews After School evaluation Research
After-school programs have expanded faster than systematic evaluation research on best practices for such programs, but the RAND review of the research found strong preliminary evidence for ensuring the programming is flexible, establishing and maintaining a favorable emotional climate and providing a sufficient variety of activities.
http://www.rand.org/publications/RB/RB2505/
Great Peacemakers
This award-winning book tells the true life stories of 20 peacemakers from around the world. Accessible and engaging, Great Peacemakers introduces students to important social issues, positive role models, and real-life examples of nonviolent conflict resolution. Winner of more than 10 awards, the book is endorsed by several prominent individuals, including 3 presidents and 3 Nobel Peace Prize winners. The book’s comprehensive study guide includes lesson plans, worksheets, answer keys, rubrics, and more, and meets national standards and guidelines in 14 content areas. For more information, please call 800-588-8090 or visit
www.GreatPeacemakers.com
Click on the following links for the recently updated NAA Code of Ethics for Afterschool Professionals!
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