Check out this June Moonshot Minute and more! Networks — Here is your June Moonshot Minute: ACRES STEM MicRo-Credential Workshop: ACRES (Afterschool Coaching for Reflective Educators in STEM) is excited to offer workshops about STEM micro-credentials, which are competency-based, digital badges for afterschool and out-of-school professionals offered through the National Afterschool Association. These sessions are…
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NJSACC Celebrates Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Pride Month. You Can Too. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Pride Month celebrates the contributions Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Americans have made to American history, society, and culture. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Pride Month Resources 15 Books on LGBTQ History for Kids…
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Join this Webinar: Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) Virtual Caregivers Course – Mon June 12 – 6pm T1D Caregiver 101 Virtual Course Mon June 12 6pm – 7:30pm Parents, grandparents, babysitters, camp counselors and other caregivers can learn basic skills for the management of type 1 diabetes (T1D). This workshop, presented by Colleen Clark Chuo, RN,…
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Share your perspective: Short Survey on Professional Development To inspire and inform Change Up Learning, we’re sharing a short survey for youth development professionals across the country. We’d be grateful if you’d be willing to complete the survey and/or share it with your colleagues. There’s a chance to win $100 + ten free subscriptions to…
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U.S. Department of Education Nationwide Call for Student Performing Artists The U.S. Department of Education is seeking student performing artists (such as bands/marching bands, choirs, color guards, dancers, drumlines, poets/spoken word artists, soloists, theatrical performers) currently enrolled in institutions of elementary, secondary, or post-secondary education or accredited trade schools, who exemplify resilience, diversity, and excellence…
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Due Thu June 8 – Continuation Notice of Grant Opportunity (NGO): 21st Century Community Learning Centers The 21st Century Community Learning Centers-Continuation Notice of Grant Opportunity (NGO) has been posted to the NJDOE webpage at: https://www.nj.gov/education/grants/opportunities/index.shtml The applications for the above program is live in the EWEG system and due by 4:00 PM on 6/8/2023. Purpose: It…
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NJSACC’s Spring Professional Development Series has arrived – register and join us! NJSACC (New Jersey School-Age Child Care Coalition): New Jersey’s Afterschool and Out-of-School time (OST) Professional Network has been very busy preparing a full menu of professional development opportunities for the spring. We encourage you to take a look at each of the following…
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BREAKING NEWS: ARP Stabilization Grant Use of Funds Extension The NJDHS/Division of Family Development is authorizing providers to cover approved operating expenses through December 31, 2023 to support continuous operations. This means providers can charge operational expenses beyond August 31, 2023 and use ARP Stabilization Grants, consistent with the purpose of the stabilization grant across…
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Afterschool Alliance: Afterschool in the Time of COVID-19 survey Let us know how your program is managing this spring—Take a quick survey to help us continue tracking the supports you are providing, the challenges you’re facing, and what your needs are to serve the children and families in your community. Click here to learn more…
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Check out these wonderful mental health resources courtesy of Mizzen by Mott! National Mental Health Month Resources: As a part of National Mental Health month, Mizzen is highlighting activities by the reDiscover Center, kid-grit, !mpact Players, and the National Wildlife Federation that will teach youth how to learn and build these skills to live a…
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