NAZA – NASHVILLE AFTER ZONE ALLIANCE
NAZA is a network of established afterschool providers, each serving middle school students in a different geographic zone and with their own particular focus and mission. Each After Zone or “Z” provides Metro 5th – 8th grade students access to afterschool programs that offer meaningful enrichment activities in safe and structured environments. Each Z is somewhat unique in the programming offered. However, all programs in the Z have a common commitment to:
- Helping students succeed in school
- Providing activities and experiences that enrich students’ lives
- Providing high quality programming utilizing a Positive Youth Development approach; 5 Principles of Positive Youth Development
- Eliminating transportation and financial barriers for students and families who want to participate
- Using a continuous program quality improvement process, including professional development provided by NAZA
- Manifesting a belief in the value and potential of every student.