Mizzen by Mott: Guess what we’ve been working on! Mizzen by Mott is excited to share some updates! Next time you log in to the platform, you’ll notice some changes. Beyond a new homepage layout, you’ll find new functions, navigation features and ways to sort and save your favorite activities. We aim to continue making…
Read More
Join NJSACC’s Monthly Peer Group for OST Leaders – First Wednesdays! Back for year two, 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…
Read More
September is Attendance Awareness Month. Here’s how you can help. Every September , Attendance Awareness Month takes place to spread awareness regarding why maintaining attendance in school and college is essential for academic success. Apart from the fact that missing classes can place a student behind in their coursework, absenteeism also affects assignments and final…
Read More
NJSACC Celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month. You can too. National Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates and recognizes the contributions Hispanic Americans have made to American society and culture and to honor five of our Central American neighbors who celebrate their Independence days in September. Top National Hispanic Heritage Month Resources: 4 Crafts for National Hispanic Heritage…
Read More
WEBINAR: Thu Sep 21 – Back to School & Afterschool Refresh: Updated Resources for System & Program-Level Staff Thursday, September 21, 2023—3:00–3:30 p.m. (Eastern Daylight Time [EDT]) Optional Q&A Session—3:30–3:45 p.m. (EDT) As the summer draws to a close, children are returning to school and to their afterschool programs. Join the Office of Child Care’s…
Read More
Check out this September Moonshot Minute and more! First Woman Camp Guide and Set of Hands on Activities As NASA prepares to put the first woman on the Moon in the next few years through the Artemis Missions, join us in an opportunity to imagine the possibilities of future lunar exploration with your upper elementary…
Read More
Resources to Help Families with the Transition from Preschool to School-age Afterschool & Out-of-School Time (OST) Programs (English & Spanish) Developed by Child & Family Resources, SPAN: Parent Advocacy Network, and NJSACC: New Jersey’s Afterschool and Out-of-School Time (OST) Professional Network This resources includes: How to Choose an Afterschool Program by NJSACC Look, Listen, and…
Read More
Back-to-School Guide to Support Young People’s Mental Health The school bells are ringing, and the excitement of a new school year is here. But amidst the hustle and bustle, it’s essential to remember that the back-to-school season and the beginning of fall Out-of-School Time (OST) programs can be overwhelming, particularly for kids and families dealing…
Read More
GRANT: United Way of Greater Newark $10K Grants for OST programs in Greater Newark – apply by Fri Sep 15 September, 2023 Request for Proposals Accelerating Newark OST Experiences United Way of Greater Newark For 100 years, United Way of Greater Newark (UWGN) has engaged communities within our 13-municipality footprint in creating community based and…
Read More
RESOURCES: Looking for Powerful Resources to Use for Back-to-School Staff Development? In Out-of-Time, planning for staff development is an integral part of the back-to-school season. Staff development is one aspect of job quality that prepares OST professionals to deliver high-quality programs that ultimately lead to positive youth outcomes. These NAA resources are designed to support…
Read More