Professional Development

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NAF offers professional development to teachers and other stakeholders who want to hone skills and strengthen their academy through effective practice and leadership.  NAF professional development is a key component in Career Academy National Standards of Practice.

NAF's professional development ensures that teachers and academy directors are equipped to deliver up-to-date instruction and content in their academy theme; course objectives are met and teachers implement NAF Curriculum with maximum effectiveness; and essential components of the NAF academy model – partnerships that engage stakeholders from the business and civic sectors – are in place and generating the necessary resources to support academy students and teachers.

NAF provides professional development through technical assistance, online resources, webinars, in-person training sessions, eCollege, and annual conferences.

The following NAF eCollege courses are available:

  • Basics of the NAF Curriculum (short module; 4-6 hours to complete; open enrollment)
  • Developing Your NAF Internship Program (short module; 4-6 hours to complete; open enrollment)
  • Building an Advisory Board that Really Works (short module; 4-6 hours to complete; open enrollment)
  • Teaching the NAF Curriculum (immersion course; 35 hours to complete; instructor led; application only) - Next session February 6 - May 6. Please note that this course is only open to teachers who are currently teaching NAF Curriculum and have taken the Basics of the NAF Curriculum short module course.
  • Introduction to Academy Leadership (immersion course; 35 hours to complete; instructor led; application only) - Next session January 30th - April 22.

 

If you have questions or you wish to sign up for eCollege short module or immersion courses please contact Evan Watkins, Communications Coordinator. 


View the 2011 conference web site.

Upcoming Conference Dates

2012:                   July 16-19, Marriott Wardman Park, Washington, DC

2013:                   July 11–16, Orlando World Center Marriott

 

 

 

 

 

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Featured Event

Groundhog Job Shadow

Feb 02, 2012 (All day)

Each February, NAF participates in National Groundhog Job Shadow Day (NGJSD), a national campaign that gives young people a new perspective on their studies through hands-on learning and a one-day mentoring experience.   >

Students are paired with a mentor who they will "shadow" throughout the day to experience how the skills they learn in the classroom can be applied to the real world. This event also provides an opportunity to introduce future employees to the vast array of careers available as well as supporting community efforts.  >

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