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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,…

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…

$550 Community Scholarship – Spring 2026 Trauma Healing & Resilience Cohort (Montclair) | Apply Now! Click here to learn more Great news! The Office of Resilience is excited to offer three $550 Community Scholarships for the spring cohort of the Montclair University certificate course: From Trauma to Healing: Healing-Centered Approaches to Trauma in Families and Communities. This is…

The demand for afterschool programs has morphed into a crisis in our state. Listen here More than 150,000 children are enrolled in afterschool programs at daycares, community centers, churches, and schools and universities. Yet, more than 740,000 — or 4 in 5 kids — are waiting for a spot, according to a recent New Jersey…

New Jersey has a powerful opportunity to invest in our children, our working families, and the professionals who support them. Click here to learn more S3457/A2414 would establish the first-ever New Jersey Out-of-School Time (OST) Advisory Commission—bringing together agencies like the Department of Education, the Office of Licensing, the Department of Human Services, and community-based…

The Culturally Responsive Arts Education (CRAE) Workout is an eight-week curated asynchronous and synchronous experience that focuses on developing the capacity of educators and administrators The Culturally Responsive Arts Education (CRAE) Workout is an eight-week curated asynchronous and synchronous experience that focuses on developing the capacity of educators and administrators to think about how culturally relevant…

NJSACC Applauds the Reopening of New Jersey’s Child Care Assistance Program, Underscores Urgent Need to Sustain Support for Working Families Westfield, NJ — NJSACC, New Jersey’s Afterschool and Out-of-School Time (OST) Professional Network, applauds the State’s decision to reopen the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) after months of an application freeze that left thousands of…

NJSACC Seeks Technical Assistance Specialist Application link: https://ideali.st/KJXrDh Application Deadline: Friday, January 9, 2026 Start Date: Monday, February 2, 2026 Position Summary: NJSACC: New Jersey’s Afterschool and Out-of-School Time (OST) Professional Network works to build lasting public support for quality afterschool and out-of-school time programs across New Jersey. NJSACC’s mission fosters the growth, quality, and…

🤩 NJSACC is Honored To Share This News! NJSACC is honored to share that Ebony D. Grace, our Chief Executive Officer, has been appointed to Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill’s Transition Action Team. Ebony will participate as a member of the New Jersey’s Kids Mental Health and Online Safety policy team. This is a critical opportunity to…

Kwanzaa is an annual celebration of African-American culture that is held from December 26 to January 1, culminating in a communal feast called Karamu, usually held on the 6th day. SOME Kwanzaa Resources: A Guide to Teaching About Kwanzaa Teacher Planet’s Kwanzaa Lessons, Worksheets and Activities TeacherVision’s Kwanzaa Resources NJSACC staff has taken full advantage…