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NJDOE Office of Emergency Preparedness NJDOE Office of Emergency Preparedness – School-Related State and Federal Requirements Pertaining to Immigrant Students and Families ​- School Protocols for Immigration Enforcement – Federal and State Requirements – Considerations, including highlights;  The NJDOE encourages school communities to continually improve their systems of support to ensure all students feel welcome…

NJSACC Celebrates Black History Month. You can too. National African American History Month (also known as Black History Month) in February celebrates the contributions African Americans have made to American history in their struggles for freedom and equality and deepens our understanding of our Nation’s history. Black History Month Resources: 20 Pertinent Classroom Resources For…

🚀 February Updates to the STEM Next Asset Package 🚀  NEW STEM Learning Journeys from Verizon + STEM Next Afterschool educators can now access new, free STEM Learning Journeys designed specifically for out-of-school-time settings—plus an opportunity to earn a stipend of up to $1,500. Help us spread the word about this opportunity to afterschool programs! Communications resources are compiled at the top…

Recognition Matters! Nominate an OST Leader Today. For the 2026 Diane Genco Excellence in OST Award Diane Genco, founding Executive Director of NJSACC, along with a small coalition of like-minded professionals and stakeholders, helped establish what is now known as NJSACC: New Jersey’s Afterschool and Out-of-School Time Professional Network. You can learn more about NJSACC’s…

HOTEL ACCOMODATIONS The 2026 Annual Conference on Afterschool and Out-of-School Time (OST) will here before you know it! NJSACC is already planning and preparing to bring afterschool and out-of-school time (OST) professionals the best conference yet. Brought to you by NJSACC, New Jersey’s Annual Conference on Afterschool and Out-of-School Time (OST) celebrates long-term success in…

Visit the NJEDA for additional information. New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Grant Opportunities PLEASE NOTE: The information below has been obtained directly from the NJEDA website. These grants are NOT provided by NJSACC and we are unable to provide further detail or information.  SMALL BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT GRANT The Small Business Improvement Grant offers reimbursement…

Over the years, NJSACC’s opportunity for networking & dynamic conversation for leaders in the field of afterschool & OST, Afterschool Conversations, has changed according to the times. New for 2025-26, NJSACC is proud to present monthly conversation topics guided by NJSACC staff & guest speakers. Every third Thursday of the month join us for a…

Webinar: The Mott Million Dollar Challenge: Where Big Ideas Win Big Click here to register The Mott Million Dollar Challenge: Where Big Ideas Win Big 50 State Afterschool Network Webinar Tuesday, January 27, 2pm ET Your students have big, bold ideas — let’s give them a million-dollar stage.  The Mott Million Dollar Challenge is a…

👩🏼‍⚕️ Join the Collaborative for Advancing Healthy Experiences in OST Register Here Youth with chronic health conditions participate in out-of-school time (OST) programs every day, and with the right support, these environments can play a powerful role in their overall well-being. This training equips OST professionals with the knowledge and strategies needed to create safe…

Governor Murphy Signs Legislation Establishing Phone-Free Schools in New Jersey Policy Will Become Effective Beginning in the 2026-2027 School Year RAMSEY – Governor Phil Murphy today visited Ramsey High School in Bergen County to sign bipartisan legislation requiring all school districts in New Jersey to adopt policies restricting the use of cell phones and other internet-enabled devices…