REGIStration Closed FOR NJSACC’s Annual Conference on Afterschool and Out-of-School Time (OST) 2024 We look forward to seeing everyone April 26 & 27, 2024 for 2 days of training, networking and fun! NJSACC’s Annual Conference on Afterschool and Out-of-School Time (OST) 2024 celebrates long-term success in the ever-changing landscape of Afterschool, S.T.E.A.M. and Expanded Learning.…
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Applications are now live for the first-ever #EngageEveryStudent Recognition Program! Apply by Wednesday, April 10, 2024 The U.S. Department of Education is thrilled to share that they are ready to launch the first ever Engage Every Student recognition program application! You can view the announcement on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Please share widely within your states! The recognition program aims to recognize Non-Profit Organizations, Local Education Agencies (LEAs)…
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New NAA Resource: The OST Leader’s Guide to Equitable Communication NAA’s latest resource is the Out-of-School Time Leader’s Guide to Equitable Communications. This guide provides out-of-school time organizations with direction for using language and images in a way that is inclusive and equitable. Recognizing the power of language and visuals, this guide empowers out-of-school programs…
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Join us for our monthly virtual networking sessions where we share updates from the field, resources, occasional guest speakers, and dynamic conversation with our school age community from throughout NJ. Register to join us on the following dates at 11am EST: Thursday, May 16, 2024 Thursday, June 13, 2024 Click here to register once to…
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NJSACC Celebrates IRISH-American Heritage Month. You can too. NJSACC celebrates the culture, accomplishments and experiences of Irish people during Irish-American Heritage Month in March. SOME Irish-AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH RESOURCES: Library of Congress: Irish-American Heritage Month: A Commemorative Observances Legal Research Guide The National Archives’ Irish-American Heritage The Smithsonian Institute’s Irish-American History and Heritage NJSACC staff has…
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NJSACC Celebrates Greek-American Heritage Month. You can too. NJSACC celebrates the culture, accomplishments and experiences of Greek people during Greek-American Heritage Month in March. SOME GREEK-AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH RESOURCES: Ancient Greek Toys: All You Need To Know Kids Cooking Activities: Study Greek Cooking Lesson Plan: It Came From Greek Mythology (6th-12th grades) Teacher Planet’s Mythology: Lessons,…
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National Afterschool Association Honors Shanequa Evans of Newark and Angelo Monaco of Linden Among its 2024 Next Gen of Afterschool Leaders The National AfterSchool Association (NAA), the voice of the afterschool profession and lead organization for the advancement of afterschool professionals and leaders, has selected Angelo Monaco, Ed.M., the Supervisor of Linden Public Schools Before/After School…
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New Jersey Department of Children and Families (NJDCF) Child Care Licensing Manual has been Re-adopted The New Jersey Department of Children and Families (NJDCF) Child Care Licensing Manual has been re-adopted. Effective Date: January 19, 2024 New Expiration Date: January 19, 2031 Hard copies of the manual can be requested by sending a $5 check or money order:…
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Check out these March Million Girls Moonshot Trainings and more! National Women’s History Month: 2024 Theme – Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Trainings for March 2024 ACRES Coaching: Make Math Engaging Wednesdays: 3/6, 3/20, and 4/3/2024 2:00 – 4:00 pm EST / 11:00 – 1:00 pm PST Are you looking for fun…
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A letter from NJSACC’S CEO, Ebony Grace re: Governor Murphy’s Nomination of Kevin Dehmer for NJDOE’s next Commissioner of Education Dear NJSACC Community: I’m pleased to share the news that Governor Murphy has announced the nomination of Kevin Dehmer to serve as the next Commissioner of Education at the New Jersey Department of Education (DOE).…
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