Survey: Help NJDHS Collect Accurate Rates That Families Pay for Child Care! The Office of Child Care within the Division of Family Development (DFD) of the NJ Department of Human Services is required by federal law to conduct a child care market rate survey. The survey is designed to collect accurate, up-to-date child care rates…
Read MoreAt Mizzen we celebrate how out-of-school time learning is all about inclusion and creating a community-driven adventure. As Mizzen CEO, Carlos, says, “Relationships absolutely shaped my identity.” Imagine an educational experience for youth where friendships grow, adult mentors support and celebrate along their journey, and group adventures lead to learning and fun. The impact of belonging…
Read MoreNJSACC Celebrates Christmas. You can too. Christmas is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed primarily on December 25 as a religious and cultural celebration. SOME Christmas Resources: BBC’s Christmas Resources Teacher Planet’s Christmas Resources TeacherVision’s Christmas Resources The Teacher’s Corner: Christmas Activities and Lesson Plans NJSACC staff has taken full advantage…
Read MoreNJSACC Celebrates Kwanzaa. You can too. Kwanzaa is an annual celebration of African-American culture that is held from December 26 to January 1, culminating in a communal feast called Karamu, usually held on the 6th day. SOME Kwanzaa Resources: A Guide to Teaching About Kwanzaa Teacher Planet’s Kwanzaa Lessons, Worksheets and Activities TeacherVision’s Kwanzaa Resources…
Read MoreNJSACC Celebrates Hanukkah. You can too. Chanukah is the Jewish eight-day, wintertime “festival of lights,” celebrated in December with a nightly menorah lighting, special prayers and fried foods. SOME Hanukkah Resources: 11 Hanukkah Classroom Games and Activities for Elementary Students Incredible Books About Hanukkah Teacher Planet’s Hanukkah Lessons, Worksheets and Activities TeacherVision’s Hanukkah Resources NJSACC…
Read MoreJoin the Generosity Movement this and every Giving Tuesday! This Giving Tuesday, unleash the power of generosity and make a lasting impact on New Jersey’s youth and families. NJSACC, New Jersey’s Afterschool and Out-of-School Time Professional Network, is at the forefront of fostering growth, quality, and sustainability in out-of-school time programs, providing invaluable opportunities for…
Read MoreRESOURCE: Million Girls Moonshot December 2023 – It’s Computer Science Week! Looking for computer science resources? Join the Exploring Math Through Code workshop. Learn Python programming and how to teach math concepts using Python to engage students in computational thinking. Register now https://bit.ly/3Rrc3I6 Join us for the Exploring Math Through Code workshop! Enhance your computer…
Read MoreREGISTER FREE: Culturally Responsive Arts Education (CRAE) Workout – Jan 15 thru Mar 8 The Culturally Responsive Arts Education (CRAE) Workout is an eight-week curated asynchronous and synchronous experience that focuses on developing the capacity of educators and administrators to think about how culturally relevant and responsive approaches can shift curriculum, instructional content, and teaching…
Read MoreAttention Youth: Join the Million Girls Moonshot Flight Crew 2024 – apply by Fri Dec 1 On October 11, 2023 – International Day of the Girl, STEM Next Opportunity Fund’s Million Girls Moonshot launched the application for the third cohort of its Flight Crew – a group of youth advocates promoting the value of STEM…
Read MoreNJSACC: NJ’s Afterschool and OST Professional Network Seeks Communications Coordinator (Part-Time) NJSACC: NJ’s Afterschool and Out-of-School Time (OST) Professional Network is looking to hire a part-time Communications Coordinator. NJSACC’s Communications Coordinator oversees the infrastructure of the organization’s communications. We refer to digital technology as tools, systems and devices that can generate, create, store or process…
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