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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NJSACC Peer Learning Community – November 2025
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… ...
Mini-Conference for Leadership – North
The Leadership Mirror: Reflect, Recognize, RetainGreat leaders know themselves AND their teams. Our in person regional mini-conferences specifically for afterschool & out-of-school time (OST) leadership will give participants the opportunity to reflect on their own leadership style and gain tools to identify staff needs, strengthen relationships, boost retention, and foster a culture of growth and… ...
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You’re invited to join us for our live launch event, Building Career Bridges in Afterschool. Introducing our latest resource developed in collaboration with Jobs for the Future, Building Bridges with Industry: Integrating Career-Connected Learning into Out-of-School Time, this event will spark conversations on the role of afterschool and summer in supporting innovative career pathways for youth. Date: Thursday, November 6 Time: 3-4 pm ET/12-1 pm PT Register today MGM November: Trainings click here to learn more MGM November: Transformative Practices… - Need Food Assistance? See These Resources
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Funding Resources to Share Approximately one in eight people in America rely on SNAP for access to food – including over 800,000 New Jerseyans. While there have been court decisions declaring the suspension of these benefits unlawful, the situation remains uncertain and access to food in jeopardy. The Institute has compiled a list of food access resources. Please share this with anyone in need of this information. The cutoff in access… - Big Smiles From Last Year’s NEW Mini-Conferences
Equity in Access, Excellence in Practice The first in the series, the South Jersey mini-conference launched NJSACC’s new approach to regional summer camp leadership training. Designed to bring high-impact professional development closer to home, the event offered OST staff practical tools, peer connection, and fresh strategies to lead engaging, inclusive summer programs. Following South Jersey’s success, the North Jersey mini-conference continued the momentum with the same rich content and interactive sessions tailored for local OST…