5 Steps to 2 Positive Choices: An In-The-Moment Approach to Positive Guidance Youth voice and choice is a powerful, proactive youth development approach that fosters decision-making skills, self-efficacy, and independence. In addition to on-going program opportunities for youth voice and choice, kids need in the moment skill-building support. The five steps below can be used…
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Join the Newark Thrives January Roundtable: OST and SEL – Wed Jan 12 click here to download the full announcement (PDF) Join the Newark Thrives OST network as we discuss Social Emotional Learning and how it is tied to the work done in the OST space. click here to register
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Don’t delay! Applications for the 2022 Summer Learning Awards close on Friday, January 7th Each year, the National Summer Learning Association (NSLA) recognizes programs that provide high quality summer learning opportunities to young people in communities across the nation. Program candidates for the Summer Learning Awards demonstrate excellence in accelerating academic achievement and promoting healthy development…
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Happy New Year from all of us at NJSACC NJSACC: The statewide network for New Jersey’s Afterschool Communities advocates for the implementation of the New Jersey Quality Afterschool Standards and promotes and supports the development, continuity, and expansion of out-of-school time programs. Learn more at: njsacc.org
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Apply Now for our 2021-22 Targeted Technical Assistance Program! FREE Quality Coaching designed specifically for your program: Coaching Calls with your NJSACC Quality Coach NJ Quality Standards for Afterschool Training Guided Site Assessment and Quality Improvement Plan Targeted Technical Assistance Peer Group FREE NJSACC Annual Conference One Day Pass FREE Access to various NJSACC Workshops…
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Mizzen by Mott: Get a jump on January planning with Mizzen’s 2022 calendar of activities! Looking for art, dance, music, SEL or STEM activities — or for physical fitness, team-building games, meditation, yoga and community service projects? This calendar has you covered. (Check out the printable calendar at the end of this post!) You’ll be ready to…
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NJSACC Celebrates Kwanzaa. You can too. Kwanzaa is an annual celebration of African-American culture that is held from December 26 to January 1, culminating in a communal feast called Karamu, usually held on the 6th day. Top Kwanzaa Resources: A Guide to Teaching About Kwanzaa Teacher Planet’s Kwanzaa Lessons, Worksheets and Activities TeacherVision’s Kwanzaa Resources
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NJSACC Celebrates Hanukkah. You can too. Chanukah is the Jewish eight-day, wintertime “festival of lights,” celebrated in December with a nightly menorah lighting, special prayers and fried foods. Top Hanukkah Resources: 11 Hanukkah Classroom Games and Activities for Elementary Students Incredible Books About Hanukkah Teacher Planet’s Hanukkah Lessons, Worksheets and Activities TeacherVision’s Hanukkah Resources
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NJSACC Celebrates Christmas. You can too. Christmas is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed primarily on December 25 as a religious and cultural celebration. Top Christmas Resources: BBC’s Christmas Resources Teacher Planet’s Christmas Resources TeacherVision’s Christmas Resources The Teacher’s Corner: Christmas Activities and Lesson Plans
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CASEL SEL Workshops: Registration for the Winter 2022 live virtual series is open Registration is open until Tue Jan 11! Level up #SEL implementation at your school with our 4-part workshop series. Register early to reserve your seat: https://bit.ly/3fNiKRO CASEL’s process helps schools coordinate and build upon SEL practices and programs. Use the Guide to…
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