Rethinking Summer Learning: Why–and How–Two Districts Transformed Their Programs As we approach the end of the school year, we’re excited to release the fifth episode of A Hot Time for Summer Learning, a Wallace podcast series that features leading experts, researchers and practitioners who are involved in summer learning and enrichment at the national, state, and local…
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The Lights On Afterschool poster contest is officially open, and this year we’re looking for any artwork that represents the spirit of afterschool programs. To make things even more exciting, we’re looking to gather new or already existing materials. If your program has pre-made artwork celebrating afterschool, send it in! This includes murals, paintings, graphics on social media, and…
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NJSACC Celebrates South Asian Heritage Month. You can too. South Asian Heritage Month celebrates the contributions South Asian Americans have made to American history, society and culture. 15 Children’s Books for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebrating South Asian American Women’s Stories Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Learning Center NJSACC staff has taken full…
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New Jersey‘s 21st Century Community Learning Center Programs Present: Soaring Beyond Expectations: A Statewide Afterschool Celebration
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NJSACC Annual Conference Attended by 300 Afterschool Program Professionals The largest statewide conference for NJ afterschool and out-of-school time professionals celebrated the state’s success in afterschool, S.T.E.A.M, and Expanded learning NJSACC, the nonprofit organization serving New Jersey’s afterschool and out-of-school time (OST) professional community, held its annual conference April 26-27, 2024, featuring over 40 workshops…
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ACRES Coaching: Asking Purposeful Questions Wednesdays: 5/8, 5/22, and 5/14/2024 2:00 – 4:00pm EST / 11:00am – 1:00pm PST Questions begin a path toward discovery, imagination, and STEM exploration. How can we help youth expand and clarify their thinking and develop their reasoning through the questions we ask them? This module is a great way…
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NJSACC Celebrates Haitian Heritage Month. You can too. Haitian Heritage Month celebrates the contributions Haitian Americans have made to American history, society, and culture. 7 Inspiring Children’s Books about Haiti Haitian Arts Podcast Series Haitian Heritage Month: Resources for Celebrating National Geographic Kids: All About Haiti NJSACC staff has taken full advantage of this opportunity to…
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On behalf of the NJ Department of Human Services and Grow NJ Kids, we are excited to announce two NEW online trainings: Part 1: Child Development School-Age Event ID: 140353 Class Description: This 3 hour, web-based training is intended to introduce child development and developmentally appropriate practices for Out-of-School Time programs that serve school-age children, ages…
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NAA Has So Much To Offer! Check Out Some Highlights From The May Newsletter 5 Strategies for Sustaining Summer Learning Programs Discover how Texas districts are tackling the challenge of sustaining summer learning programs amid funding changes and staffing issues. Read more here It’s Time to Get Your STEM Micro-Credentials! Are you looking to…
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Ready Set Summer – Tue Jun 4 – 6:30pm – Fee: $35 A powerful introduction to inclusion for summer camp staff, this workshop introduces behavior and inclusion basic skills through fun and engaging activities. Topics covered include accommodations for day camp settings, working with families, and positive behavior supports. This workshop is appropriate for all…
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