Nov 17-18: Dimensions of Success (DoS) Certification Training (more dates available)

Nov 17-18: Dimensions of Success (DoS) Certification Training (more dates available) Dimensions of Success (DoS) is an overarching framework that defines key aspects of a quality STEM learning experience.  DoS forms the backbone of a suite of tools and guides designed to help out-of-school-time (OST) programs (e.g., afterschool programs, summer camps, etc.) improve the quality…

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Mizzen By Mott Moonshot Connection

Mizzen By Mott Moonshot Connection AUDIENCE: FOR NETWORK STEM/MOONSHOT STAFF, PARTNERS AND PROGRAM PROVIDERS The Mizzen By Mott app delivers inspiring and engaging activities that spark learning in young people. Supported by the Mott Foundation, Mizzen is available at no cost to afterschool professionals! Encourage partners to download the Mizzen By Mott app to access…

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Mon Oct 25 join this Afterschool Webinar! Lights On Afterschool: River City Drumbeat

Mon Oct 25 join this Afterschool Webinar! Lights On Afterschool: River City Drumbeat River City Drumbeat, a new documentary about the River City Drum Corp afterschool program, is a powerful story of music, love, and legacies. Edward “Nardie” White devoted his life to leading the African-American drum corps he co-founded with his wife Zambia Nkrumah…

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NJSACC is Growing and We’re hiring! Join our Quality Coaching Team as a Consultant or Trainer

NJSACC is Growing and We’re hiring! click here to download the full jobs announcement (PDF) Join our Quality Coaching Team as a Consultant or Trainer Flexible Part-Time Hours Competitive Pay Access to free training, quality resources, and more Minimum Qualifications Necessary Include: At least 2 years of hands on experience working with school-age children in…

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NJSACC’s COVID-19 related Updates (incl. FAQs during the Public Health Emergency Related to Executive Order 264)

FAQs during the Public Health Emergency Related to Executive Order 264 – Vaccination and Testing Requirements NJ child care workers must get COVID vaccine or face regular tests, Murphy announces Letter to Providers re: Executive Order No. 264 (as of Thursday, September 23, 2021) About Executive Order No. 264 To all New Jersey small business…

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Register for NJSACC’s 2021 Fall Professional Development Series

NJSACC’s 2021 Fall Professional Development Series click here to download the full announcement (PDF) When is the last time you intentionally spent time on your own professional development? Do you have staff with leadership potential? We all need professional development opportunities to grow! BRINGING the FUTURE into FOCUS NJSACC’s 2021 Fall Professional Development Series NJSACC’s…

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Celebrate the 22nd annual Lights On Afterschool Oct. 28, 2021!

Celebrate the 22nd annual Lights On Afterschool Oct. 28, 2021! Launched in October 2000, Lights On Afterschool is the only nationwide event celebrating afterschool programs and their important role in the lives of children, families and communities. The effort has become a hallmark of the afterschool movement and generates media coverage across the country each…

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Check out NYS Network for Youth Success’s FREE Staff Recruitment Toolkit Resource

Check out NYS Network for Youth Success’s FREE Staff Recruitment Toolkit Resource The New York State Network for Youth Success is dedicated to serving and supporting out of school time programs across our state to ensure that all children and youth of New York State have access to high quality expanded learning and development activities…

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12 Tips For Recruiting After School Staff

12 Tips For Recruiting After School Staff Are you experiencing challenges recruiting afterschool program staff? Try these 12 tips to support your hiring efforts! Engage Staff and Partners Email your partners and other local organizations who have access to a talent pipeline (e.g., high school; community, 2 year, and 4 year college career offices; coaches; faith-based…

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Meet, network and share with other New Jersey Afterschool professionals

Join us for Afterschool Conversations with NJSACC for Licensed & Center-Based Programs as well as Public School Based Programs – all are welcome! NJSACC is inviting you to this scheduled Zoom meeting on the following dates at 11am EST: Thursday, November 18, 2021 Thursday, December 16, 2021 Register here to join this Zoom Meeting Meeting…

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