Afterschool CARES! A Professional Learning Community Dedicated to Service-Learning

Afterschool CARES! A Professional Learning Community Dedicated to Service-Learning NJSACC, in partnership with the National Youth Leadership Council (NYLC), will lead a service learning professional learning community during the 2021-2022 school. Because service-learning supports youth action on pressing needs, students address issues such as racism, equity in education, environmental justice, mental health and/or climate change…

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Full STEAM Ahead November 2021 – Save The Date – Wednesdays November 3, 10, 17

NJSACC: The Statewide Network for New Jersey’s Afterschool Communities in partnership with C. S. Mott Foundation Presents: Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead November 2021 Wednesdays | November 3rd, 10th, and 17th Featuring S.T.E.A.M. focused, virtual workshops for providers working with school-age youth Cost: $30 Who should attend? Front Line Staff Program Directors Youth Workers Others interested in…

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Afterschool Briefing with Congressman David Cicilline & Congressman Don Young – join us Tue July 20

Afterschool Briefing with Congressman David Cicilline & Congressman Don Young – join us TOMORROW Tue July 20 Hill Briefing: Helping Students Recover and Accelerating Success Tuesday, July 20, 2021 2 PM ET House Afterschool Caucus Co-Chairs Representatives David Cicilline and Don Young will speak to the importance of strong federal support for afterschool and summer…

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Tour US National Treasures Virtually with Students through National Geographic!

Tour US National Treasures Virtually with Students through National Geographic! National Geographic is taking learners along for a road trip! The new “Summer Adventures on the Road” series is a free immersive educational experience that teaches the biodiversity, geological characteristics and Indigenous histories of three U.S. national treasures: Yellowstone National Park, Everglades National Park and…

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Behavior is Communication: School Age Behavior & Inclusion for Family Child Care Providers – join us in August or September

Behavior is Communication: School Age Behavior & Inclusion for Family Child Care Providers (FCCs) Behavior is communication, and it’s our job to figure out what the youth in our care are telling us. We’ll explore ways to recognize the triggers that can cause challenging behavior in school age kids and we’ll take a look at…

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Governor Murphy declares July 12th-16th Summer Learning Week in New Jersey

Governor Murphy declares July 12th-16th Summer Learning Week in New Jersey Thank you to Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka, and United Way of Greater Newark for highlighting and supporting summer learning, afterschool and out-of-school time in New Jersey! Click here to download Governor Murphy’s Summer Learning Week Proclamation Click here to download the full press release about…

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Join Our Board!

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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Summer Learning Week kicks off today! Take the #SummerMatters challenge!

#SummerLearningWeek is July 12-16, 2021 Summer may look different this year, but summer isn’t canceled. Even if we can’t all be together, summer programs are adapting and innovating to ensure children and their families can access quality summer learning opportunities and critical supports and services throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Families also are coming up with…

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Now Is The Time To Advocate For Job Quality

Now Is The Time To Advocate For Job Quality In partnership with our State Affiliates, NAA has fostered positive youth outcomes by supporting, developing and advocating for afterschool professionals and leaders for over 30 years. During this time, the afterschool field has made great strides in research, practice and policies that have influenced funding support…

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Webinar: Getting Started with Service-Learning in Afterschool Program – watch anytime!

Getting Started with Service-Learning in Afterschool Programs Student-led service or service-learning activities are an effective way to engage the youth in your afterschool program in activities that help them find their voice, take action, and make an impact. Participation in service helps youth build leadership and 21st-century skills, connects them to their community, and engages…

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