NJSACC Annual Conference Returns April 29-30, 2022 at Princeton Marriott at Forrestal (more details to come) The 2022 conference, Bringing the Future of Afterschool Into Focus, celebrates long-term success in the ever-changing landscape of Afterschool, S.T.E.A.M. and Expanded Learning. The conference, taking place on Friday and Saturday, April 29th and 30th, features over 50 workshops…
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Navigating SEL from the Inside Out: Implications for Out of School Time Programs – watch now! In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, educators around the country are seeing an increasing need to support young people who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, fear, trauma, food, insecurity, or even homelessness. One crucial avenue through which…
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NJ American Rescue Plan (ARP) Stabilization Grant – learn more here! click here to download the full announcement (PDF) About the NJ American Rescue Plan (ARP) Stabilization Grant: This grant provides financial relief to licensed child care providers and registered family child care providers to support key operating expenses. Providers may use the grant for…
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NJ Workforce Registry – Important Notice re: Virtual Office Hours The Workforce Registry will now be offering virtual office hours to provide additional technical assistance and support regarding the Hiring and Retention Bonus Grant. Each session will focus on a different topic and will be handled on a first come, first serve basis. We will…
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NJSACC Now Offers these fantastic FREE Webinars to learn about the New Jersey Quality Standards for Afterschool, On the the Road to Quality, and Positive Behavior Management STEP 1: sign up or login at: njsacc.org/weblearning (During sign up only, please have your NJ Workforce Registry Number ready) STEP 2: click on the below webinar link…
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Join us on Tue Nov 30 for this Exciting Youth Entrepreneurship Information Session! Calling all principals, teachers, supervisors, youth workers & out-of-school time staff! Join us to learn more about this exciting & innovative programming! Tuesday, November 30, 2021 10am – noon EST (via Zoom) Fee: Free Are you looking for creative ways to work…
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On Wed Dec 1, join this Afterschool Webinar: From Youth Served to Youth Led: How to build an intergenerational team for impact On December 1, 2021, at 4:30 p.m. The Institute for Citizens & Scholars (C&S) and Afterschool Alliance will host an online webinar moderated and led by students from the Kentucky Student Voice Team…
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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 There will be two sessions daily as follows: 11/3: 10-10:45am and 12:30-2pm 11/10: …
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Check out NAA’s Guide to Equitable Hiring and Staff Development Practices Currently over 10 million children and youth–many from historically-excluded groups–participate in afterschool and summer programs nationwide. In fact, for every one young person enrolled in an afterschool program there are three more waiting to get in, totaling 25 million kids who aren’t able to…
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Celebrate entrepreneurial thinking; November is National Entrepreneurship Month! November is National Entrepreneurship Month. Mizzen by Mott works with content partners that nurture young people’s curiosity and creative problem-solving skills, which are essential to developing an entrepreneurial mindset. In this month’s newsletter, you will find fun activities that engage students in learning about entrepreneurship, arts and…
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