Supporting Youth Learning and Development With Engaging Afterschool Programs Join national and state leaders to explore ways to support out-of-school time programs by creating strong and collaborative partnerships between school leaders and program providers. click here to download the full announcement (PDF) Best Practices in Afterschool and Summer Learning: Workshops Symposium on Evidence-Based Practices in…
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New Jersey Department of Health’s COVID-19 Public Health Recommendations for Operating Childcare Programs (as of Tue Feb 8 2022) Public Health Update: Updated NJDOH COVID-19 Public Health Recommendations for Local Health Departments for K-12 Schools (as of Wed Jan 19 2022) COVID-19 Public Health Recommendations for Operating Childcare Programs (as of Thu Jan 6 2022)…
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NJ Afterschool Programs Still Constrained by COVID-Induced Staffing Written by Dino Flammia Waitlists, staff burnout, worker shortages — afterschool programs in the Garden State are no stranger to the labor issues that have been roiling the economy for much of the coronavirus pandemic. According to a survey conducted in New Jersey and elsewhere for the Afterschool Alliance,…
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NJ Afterschool Summer Program-Cohort 8 – Competitive Notice of Grant Opportunity (NGO) is available – Apply by Thu Feb 17 The goal of the New Jersey Afterschool Summer Program is to support out-of-school time (OST) programs, which include afterschool, before-school, or summer enrichment for students at risk of academic failure. Therefore, the NJDOE is offering…
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Findings Conclude: Greater Investments Needed to Stabilize OST Workforce The Afterschool Alliance recently released findings from their most recent COVID-19 out of school time survey, confirming increasing anecdotal evidence that recruiting and retaining staff is the biggest challenge currently facing OST program providers. Workforce challenges, while not new, are at an all-time high since the pandemic…
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This Valentine’s season, share why you love your afterschool program! There are millions of reasons to love afterschool. Afterschool programs keep kids safe, inspire learning, and help working families. Tell the world why you, your students, and your community love your afterschool program! Elevate youth voices In addition to the inspiring stories we hear from…
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The NJSACC Board of Directors is comprised of diverse leaders from the nonprofit, for-profit, and public sectors who are dedicated to the organization’s mission. Serving on the NJSACC Board of Directors is an extraordinary opportunity for an individual who is passionate about access to high-quality out-of-school time opportunities for children and youth in New Jersey…
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International SEL Day is on Fri Mar 11: Looking for Ideas for SEL Day? Check out this SEL lesson plan on Showing Kindness throughout your school and classrooms! Positive Sticky Notes This is a great activity for students of any age! Provide your students with a sticky note or two and have them write a…
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Check out the Latest Edition of Journal of Youth Development: Bridging Research and Practice Welcome to the Journal of Youth Development, an open-source, peer-reviewed, quarterly online publication dedicated to advancing youth development practice and research. JYD serves applied researchers and evaluators as well as practitioners who work in youth-serving organizations or the intermediaries that support them.…
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NJSACC Celebrates Black History Month. You can too. National African American History Month (also known as Black History Month) in February celebrates the contributions African Americans have made to American history in their struggles for freedom and equality and deepens our understanding of our Nation’s history. Black History Month Resources: 20 Pertinent Classroom Resources For…
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