New Jersey’s Afterschool and Out-of-School Time (OST) Professional Network promotes and supports the development, continuity, and expansion of out-of-school time programs.
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Youth Mental Health First Aid (MAY Day 2)
The Youth Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) certification course empowers participants to recognize, understand, and respond effectively to mental health and substance use challenges in youth ages 12–18. This valuable training supports staff, benefits the young people they serve, and promotes the well-being of the entire community. Spaces are limited; register today to secure your… ...
NJSACC Peer Learning Community – May 2026
NEW for 2025-26, NJSACC will offer 3 PLCs (Peer Learning Communities) that will meet virtually via zoom for networking, information sharing, and more! Space is limited for these grant funded free opportunities & is first come first served, so don’t miss out – register ASAP! OST Leaders PLC Now in its 3rd year, this PLC is… ...
Know Your Rights: Virtual Workshop
Know Your Rights: Supporting Children and Families in Uncertain Times Date: Friday, May 8th, 11:30am-12:30pm Register herehttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/9OeGwFPMSwy1Wemk7-qGVQ The children in your program don’t leave their worries at the door — and neither do their families. With immigration enforcement a very real concern for many communities across New Jersey, afterschool and out-of-school-time providers are increasingly finding… ...
🌞 Summer by Design: NJSACC Training
🌞 Summer by Design: Creating Culture, Community, and Moments That Matter NJSACC TRAINING Tue, May 12, 2026 Join NJSACC for this unique summer camp training opportunity with national trainer Kim Aycock! When the summer begins with little transition time, it is easy for programs to simply continue the school-year rhythm in a new season. Camp has the potential… ...
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- Protecting Children from Human Trafficking & Exploitation
⚽ Kick Things Off With Us This Wednesday ⚽ Tune in Wednesday for Spotting the Signs: Protecting Children from Human Trafficking & Exploitation Large-scale events can create conditions that increase vulnerability and exploitation, especially for… - Fuel Your Professional Growth
NJSACC’s 2025-2026 Professional Development Opportunities NJSACC offers a variety of engaging virtual and in-person professional development and technical assistance opportunities for all staff working in school-age child care, afterschool, and out-of-school-time (OST) programs. Guided by… - 2026 Soaring Beyond Expectations
Soaring Beyond Expectations: A Statewide Afterschool Celebration SAVE TE DATE Presented by New Jersey‘s 21st Century Community Learning Center Programs This Afterschool Showcase will highlight best practices of NJ’s 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) Programs This event is… - 2026 21st CCLC Site Coordinator Summit Review
a focused event created exclusively for 21st Century Community Learning Centers grantees conversations centered on leadership development, staff supervision, social-emotional learning The day before the NJSACC Annual Conference began, site coordinators and youth development leaders… - Know Your Rights Virtual Workshop: Register to Join Us
⚖️ When a Child’s World Gets Complicated, You Need to Know What to Do Know Your Rights: Supporting Children and Families in Uncertain Times Date: Friday, May 8th, 11:30am-12:30pm The children in your program don’t… - 2026 NJSACC Annual Conference Review
👩❤️👨 Another year, another powerful reminder: The afterschool and out-of-school time field is so special. 👩❤️👨 🧬 Evolving While Remaining Deeply Committed to Supporting Children, Families, and Communities. 🧬 The 2026 NJSACC Annual Conference brought…