We Are Grateful to Have the Best People in Our Network of Afterschool Professionals Things people are saying about NJSACC “Wonderful experience and ways of looking at interactions. Ideas and insights were abundant” “I have learned so much during my time with you, I think I could do the job. My summer camp has benefited from my training with you. We have community time in the morning from 9:00am – 9:30am and I do games…

Exciting News! Registration for NAA27 is Now Open! This year is especially meaningful as we celebrate 40 years of the National AfterSchool Association — four decades of advancing the afterschool profession, strengthening programs, and supporting the leaders who make this work possible every day. Our anniversary theme, Built to Last. Ready to Rise., honors the foundation we’ve built together while looking toward the future of afterschool. It’s a celebration of the resilience, innovation, and commitment that have defined…

💬 NJSACC’s CEO, Joins the Advocates for Children of New Jersey Let’s Talk Kids Podcast NJSACC’s CEO, joins the Advocates for Children of New Jersey Let’s Talk Kids Podcast, discussing Quality Afterschool & Out-of-School Time Programs Ebony Grace, CEO of NJSACC, speaks with  Mary Coogan, ACNJ’s President and CEO, exploring what makes afterschool and OST learning so special and impactful for the next generation of children.  Full Episode from YouTube More from ACNJ Partial Episode from YouTube

NJSACC’s 2026-2027 Professional Development Opportunities NJSACC offers a variety of engaging virtual and in-person professional development and technical assistance opportunities for all staff working in school-age child care, afterschool, and out-of-school-time (OST) programs. Guided by the New Jersey Quality Standards for Afterschool (NJQSA), training topics include leading activities, behavior and inclusion, team building, leadership development, program planning/management, STEM, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), working with families, and so much more! Check out the professional development opportunities…

🥂 Join Us in Celebrating the Moments That Shaped Our Year 🥂 Throughout the past year, NJSACC has had the privilege of working alongside dedicated afterschool and out-of-school time professionals who continue to make an extraordinary difference in the lives of New Jersey’s youth. Every conference, training, partnership, coaching session, and conversation reflected a shared commitment to creating stronger programs, supporting one another, and investing in the future of our communities. As you explore this…

NJSACC Seeks A Legislative Consultant – apply by Fri Sep 25 2026 Click here and apply by Friday September 25, 2026 Interested applicants should register to join the Overview + Q&A Zoom session happening on Thursday, September 10, 2026 from 2pm – 3pm EST https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/5BO-DglsRXe5uGxTA3jlTQ Organization: NJSACC: New Jersey’s Afterschool and Out-of-School Time Professional Network Position Type: Part-Time Independent Contractor/Consultant Contract Period: August 2026 – July 2027 Compensation: Up to $10,000 for the contract period Reports To: Chief Executive Officer…

🍲 Afterschool Meals Matter: Strategies and Practical Takeaways Register for 8/27 WebinarAfterschool Meals Matter: Strategies and Practical Takeaways Thursday, August 27, 2026, 3:00 p.m. Eastern Afterschool meals are more important than ever for reducing hunger, helping students stay engaged and ready to learn, and strengthening connections among schools, community partners, and families. This webinar will explore strategies for strengthening and expanding afterschool meal programs, including outreach, partnerships, site engagement, and menu planning. Register Here

💼 NJSACC is Hiring! Join Our Team Full Time as a Quality Specialist Click here and apply by September 17, 2026 NJSACC IS HIRING! Apply now to join our Quality Team FULL TIME as a Quality Specialist NJSACC’s Quality Coaching Team is looking for a seasoned, experienced OST professional to join its team full time. The OST Quality Specialist (QS) will play a key role in the development and delivery of technical assistance, professional development, provider networking, and…

💰 Program Sites Can Win Up to $5,000 in this National AI Challenge from the Panasonic Foundation + STEM Next Do the young people in your afterschool program have ideas for using artificial intelligence to solve problems in their community or around the world? The AI Innovation Challenge, created by STEM Next Opportunity Fund in partnership with the Panasonic Foundation, gives high school youth the opportunity to explore those ideas while competing for prize funding…