NJSACC 2024 - 2025 Professional Development
Afterschool is back in the swing of things!
Below is the list of the professional development workshops being offered by NJSACC this year.
Register soon – space is limited!
Back for another year, this popular, grant funded, cost free peer group for Out-of-School Time (OST) professionals is accepting applications for new members! As a close knit networking community and safe space, this is a unique opportunity to share support, news, advice, and troubleshoot issues with other leaders doing similar work in the OST field in NJ. This group meets every 3rd Thursday of the month via zoom (October-June). Space is limited, so please apply ASAP.
Application Link for the 2024-25 Year:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1KeEBgUPJFxNktZLmTZJuz6hcUAc3l9d2hE9Knx0gJz8/edit
Take the next step in supporting positive behavior & inclusion in your school age OST program. Join our newest Peer Learning Community (PLC)! Facilitated by inclusion specialist Philip Collazo of Kids Included together (KIT) & NJSACC staff, this PLC will take a monthly deep dive via zoom into supporting positive behavior and inclusion in school age OST programs. FEE: $99 for all 6 sessions
2024-25 Dates/Times:
- Behavior & Inclusion PLC via zoom – 11/21/24, 11am-12:30pm
- Behavior & Inclusion PLC via zoom – 12/12/24, 11am-12:30pm
- Behavior & Inclusion PLC via zoom – 1/16/25, 11am-12:30pm
- Behavior & Inclusion PLC via zoom – 2/20/25, 11am-12:30pm
- Behavior & Inclusion PLC via zoom – 3/20/25, 11am-12:30pm
- Behavior & Inclusion PLC via zoom – 5/15/25, 11am-12:30pm
Register now for the opportunity to have your program be one of 25 participants in this group! Just $99 to join for all 6 sessions. Licensed programs accepting subsidy will be eligible to receive a $99 stipend at the end of the series for attending all 6 sessions.
REGISTRATION: https://www.eventsquid.com/event/25694 Virtual via Zoom
In this virtual session, our Kids Inclusion Together (KIT) trainer will guide us in exploring how to use the four guiding principles of inclusion and the KIT support pyramid to build a program that strengthens inclusion and behavior support. This grant funded, cost free workshop is appropriate for all levels of school age OST staff.
Tuesday, January 14, 6:45-7:45pm FEE: FREE Virtual via Zoom
Grant funded FREE Registration at www.njccis.com with event ID: 143725
IN ORDER TO ATTEND THIS TRAINING, YOU MUST OBTAIN A NJ WORKFORCE REGISTRY NUMBER.
Please follow these steps to sign up for the NJ Workforce Registry:
- Go to www.njccis.com and click Log In in the upper right-hand corner of the screen.
- On the next screen click Register in the gray bar that asks if you are a new user.
- On the next screen fill in all the required information. It will ask you what you are requesting approval for. Please select the option that best describes your position. For afterschool providers either Director, ECE Assistant Teacher or ECE Teacher will be the best match. Then click Register in the lower right-hand corner.
- You should receive an email to activate your account.
If you have a technical question about the NJ Workforce Registry, please call PCG at 1-877-522-1050 or email them at: njworkforceregistry@pcgus.com
Autism Spectrum Disorder and neurodiversity can impact the developmental skills of youth in a variety of ways that can affect their participation and relationships in ways that may prove challenging. Join us, and our trainer from Kids Included Together (KIT), for this virtual workshop exploring strategies to support social interactions, communication, and the sensory processing needs of the youth in your care. This grant funded, cost free workshop is appropriate for all levels of school age OST staff.
Tuesday, February 18, 6:45-7:45pm FEE: FREE Virtual via Zoom
Grant funded FREE Registration at www.njccis.com with event ID: 143726
IN ORDER TO ATTEND THIS TRAINING, YOU MUST OBTAIN A NJ WORKFORCE REGISTRY NUMBER.
Please follow these steps to sign up for the NJ Workforce Registry:
- Go to www.njccis.com and click Log In in the upper right-hand corner of the screen.
- On the next screen click Register in the gray bar that asks if you are a new user.
- On the next screen fill in all the required information. It will ask you what you are requesting approval for. Please select the option that best describes your position. For afterschool providers either Director, ECE Assistant Teacher or ECE Teacher will be the best match. Then click Register in the lower right-hand corner.
- You should receive an email to activate your account.
If you have a technical question about the NJ Workforce Registry, please call PCG at 1-877-522-1050 or email them at: njworkforceregistry@pcgus.com
Youth Mental Health First Aid Certification Training
Identity. Understand. Respond.
*Must attend two days of training and complete two (2) hours of pre-work, must have access to a camera and microphone, camera must be on for the duration of the training*
Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among children & adolescents ages 12-18.
The course will teach you how to apply the MHFA Action Plan (ALGEE):
- Assess for risk of suicide or harm.
- Listen non-judgmentally.
- Give reassurance and information.
- Encourage appropriate professional help.
- Encourage self-help and other support strategies
Appropriate for all staff, ages 18 and over; led by Patricia Pugliese, Technical Assistance Specialist with NJSACC and Youth Mental Health First Aid Instructor.
Virtual via Zoom: Tuesday, February 25th, 2025, 10am – 1pm AND Thursday, February 27th, 2025, 10am – 1pm
FEE: $65
Positive relationships are the foundation for supporting youth, but making connections with every youth is not always easy, especially with youth who consistently show concerning or unsafe behavior. In this virtual workshop, led by our Kids Included Together (KIT) trainer, we’ll gain tools and explore how self-reflection and acknowledgement can be used to build trust and positive relationships. This grant funded, cost free workshop is appropriate for all levels of school age OST staff.
Tuesday, March 18, 6:45-7:45pm FEE: FREE Virtual via Zoom
Grant funded FREE Registration at www.njccis.com with event ID: 143727
IN ORDER TO ATTEND THIS TRAINING, YOU MUST OBTAIN A NJ WORKFORCE REGISTRY NUMBER.
Please follow these steps to sign up for the NJ Workforce Registry:
- Go to www.njccis.com and click Log In in the upper right-hand corner of the screen.
- On the next screen click Register in the gray bar that asks if you are a new user.
- On the next screen fill in all the required information. It will ask you what you are requesting approval for. Please select the option that best describes your position. For afterschool providers either Director, ECE Assistant Teacher or ECE Teacher will be the best match. Then click Register in the lower right-hand corner.
- You should receive an email to activate your account.
If you have a technical question about the NJ Workforce Registry, please call PCG at 1-877-522-1050 or email them at: njworkforceregistry@pcgus.com
Youth Mental Health First Aid Certification Training
Identity. Understand. Respond.
*Must attend two days of training and complete two (2) hours of pre-work, must have access to a camera and microphone, camera must be on for the duration of the training*
Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among children & adolescents ages 12-18.
The course will teach you how to apply the MHFA Action Plan (ALGEE):
- Assess for risk of suicide or harm.
- Listen non-judgmentally.
- Give reassurance and information.
- Encourage appropriate professional help.
- Encourage self-help and other support strategies
Appropriate for all staff, ages 18 and over; led by Patricia Pugliese, Technical Assistance Specialist with NJSACC and Youth Mental Health First Aid Instructor.
Virtual via Zoom: Tuesday, February 25th, 2025, 10am – 1pm AND Thursday, February 27th, 2025, 10am – 1pm
FEE: $65
Led by our trainer from Kids Included together (KIT), we’ll explore the WHY of behavior and learn to identify the factors that can influence negative behavior. Then we’ll determine how to help make changes that can lead to more positive outcomes for both youth and staff. This grant funded, cost free workshop is appropriate for all levels of school age OST staff.
Tuesday, May 13, 6:45-7:45pm FEE: FREE Virtual via Zoom
Grant funded FREE Registration at www.njccis.com with event ID: 143728
IN ORDER TO ATTEND THIS TRAINING, YOU MUST OBTAIN A NJ WORKFORCE REGISTRY NUMBER.
Please follow these steps to sign up for the NJ Workforce Registry:
- Go to www.njccis.com and click Log In in the upper right-hand corner of the screen.
- On the next screen click Register in the gray bar that asks if you are a new user.
- On the next screen fill in all the required information. It will ask you what you are requesting approval for. Please select the option that best describes your position. For afterschool providers either Director, ECE Assistant Teacher or ECE Teacher will be the best match. Then click Register in the lower right-hand corner.
- You should receive an email to activate your account.
If you have a technical question about the NJ Workforce Registry, please call PCG at 1-877-522-1050 or email them at: njworkforceregistry@pcgus.com