Category: News

The Pennsylvania Afterschool Network Statewide OST Conference EMPOWER 2022, will be Pennsylvania’s first statewide out-of-school-time conference scheduled for November 30th-December 2, 2022, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The conference will be a large convening of K-12 educators, informal educators, industry leaders, higher education, informal educators, and other out-of-school-time stakeholders. The 2022 conference will provide attendees with a…

You for Youth (Y4Y) New Leaders Academy: Four-Part Series – Aug 9, 11, 16, and 18 Calling all new 21st CCLC leaders or anyone seeking a refresher on successful program elements! In this four-part series, The U.S. Department of Education’s Y4Y Technical Assistance Team will share a logical process for structuring your program from the ground…

Mizzen by Mott: Create a Culture of Connection And just like that… summer is waving goodbye and the 2022-2023 school year is saying hello! Over the next four weeks, we’ll be sharing activities, tips, and great ideas for a successful back-to-(after)school launch. Let’s get started! At Mizzen, we believe inclusivity, belonging and empathy are fundamental…

Staffing and student well-being remain top concerns for afterschool program providers in new survey Written by SOPHIE KIDD   “Community awareness of the need for out-of-school time (OST) care and support has increased dramatically. However, without more directed funding efforts, hiring and retaining staff at a livable salary remains difficult, and is veering toward impossible,”…

The Million Girls Moonshot: August Quality Trainings and Transformative Practices The Moonshot will be active in out-of-school programs in all 50 states, leveraging the Mott-funded 50 State Afterschool Network, which has access to more than 10 million youth and 100,000 afterschool programs across the country. NJSACC will bring you The Million Girl Moonshot monthly newsletter.…

Attention friends of Mizzen: Meet the National Wildlife Federation! Do you love introducing young people to the great outdoors? We do, too. That’s why we can’t wait to tell you about our newest content partner. Drumroll, please! Mizzen friends, meet the National Wildlife Federation! Founded more than 80 years ago, the National Wildlife Federation is the largest…

Due TODAY Mon Aug 1! Become a valued partner with the Community Food Bank! Complete Program Interest form for FFY23 The mission of the Community Charter School of Paterson is to inspire and empower its children, families and staff with opportunities to positively shape and transform their lives by becoming successful, life-long learners who possess…

Getting Ready For Back-To-(After)School Summer is coming to a close and afterschool program planning is well underway. Over the years NAA has created resources to support OST professionals in building high-quality, engaging programs for youth and communities. Use the following NAA program resources in your back-to-(after)school planning: The Afterschool Guide for Language & Literacy Games…

Supporting OST Professionals During Back-To-School Season In Out-of-School Time, planning for staff development is an important part of the back-to-school season. Staff development is one aspect of job quality that prepares OST professionals to deliver the high-quality programs that ultimately lead to positive youth outcomes. As the professional association for the field, NAA’s mission is…

July is National Parks & Recreation Month! July is National Parks & Recreation Month and our friends at National Recreation and Parks Association have created some resources to help you celebrate. This year we are rising up for all the professionals who help build strong and resilient communities, many of those professionals work with youth…