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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 the New Jersey Quality Standards for Afterschool (NJQSA), training topics include leading activities, behavior and inclusion, team building, leadership development,…

📰 Announcing the release of the Fall 2025 issue of AfterSchool Today, Voices for Change: Advocacy in Action! A special joint publication from the Afterschool Alliance and NAA, the latest edition brings together the voices of afterschool professionals, youth leaders, researchers, and partners who are raising awareness, driving solutions, and shaping stronger systems for young people…

📖 You Shined for Lights On: Now Tell Us Your Story! As someone who understands the vital role afterschool and summer programs play in the lives of young people, families, and communities, we want to hear from you! In just 15 minutes, you can share what’s really happening in your program—the successes, the challenges, and…

❤️ Giving Tuesday Is A Great Way To Show Love To Non-Profits Join the Generosity Movement this and every Giving Tuesday! This Giving Tuesday, unleash the power of generosity and make a lasting impact on New Jersey’s youth and families. NJSACC, New Jersey’s Afterschool and Out-of-School Time Professional Network, is at the forefront of fostering…

Addressing the Youth Mental Health Crisis in Schools & Afterschool Dec 11 from 1pm to 2:30pm EST Notice. Talk. Act- A webinar training focused on addressing the youth mental health crisis in the school and afterschool program setting. TITLE: Addressing the Youth Mental Health Crisis in Schools and Afterschool Programs: Notice. Talk. Act. TRAINING DESCRIPTION: Most indicators…

Lights On Afterschool 2025: New Jersey Shines Bright This October New Jersey turned up the brightness for afterschool programs statewide as communities, schools, and partners came together to celebrate Lights On Afterschool. We were honored to see Governor Phil Murphy officially proclaim October 23 as Lights On Afterschool Day in New Jersey, a public recognition…

NJSACC Celebrates Native American Heritage Month. You can too. Native American Heritage Month celebrates and recognizes the contributions Native Americans have made to American society and culture. Some Native American Heritage Month Resources: 2021 Native American Heritage Month Toolkit Celebrate Native American Heritage Honoring Native American Heritage Month with Kids Lenape Indians Links and Resources…

A Statement From our CEO Ebony D. Grace Post-Election Briefing & Next Steps for the OST Field A Message from Ebony D. Grace, NJSACC We at NJSACC extend our congratulations to Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill and Lieutenant Governor-elect Dr. Dale Caldwell on their noteworthy victory. This win reflects the confidence of New Jersey voters in a…

Check out the collection here Spot dazzling dragonflies, marvel at shimmering leaf canopies, and uncover the wonders of the outdoors! This week in Mizzen’s Greatest Hits, we’re celebrating our connection to nature with Eco-Explorations by City Parks Foundation. Designed to be adaptable for any season, this vibrant five-part series empowers youth grades 6-8 to become leaders and…

Nomination Period: Monday, November 3 through Friday, December 5, 2025 Each year, the National AfterSchool Association recognizes a new class of emerging young leaders who champion afterschool and embody the spirit of the out-of-school time profession. The Next Generation of Afterschool Leaders program celebrates young professionals making meaningful contributions that reach beyond their own programs, impacting organizations, communities, and the…