Author: NJSACC

🍲 Afterschool Meals Matter: Strategies and Practical Takeaways Register for 8/27 WebinarAfterschool Meals Matter: Strategies and Practical Takeaways Thursday, August 27, 2026, 3:00 p.m. Eastern Afterschool meals are more important than ever for reducing hunger, helping students stay engaged and ready to learn, and strengthening connections among schools, community partners, and families. This webinar will…

💼 NJSACC is Hiring! Join Our Team Full Time as a Quality Specialist Click here and apply by September 17, 2026 NJSACC IS HIRING! Apply now to join our Quality Team FULL TIME as a Quality Specialist NJSACC’s Quality Coaching Team is looking for a seasoned, experienced OST professional to join its team full time. The OST Quality…

🌞 NAA Has Quite a Bright Spotlight This Month August 19 Webinar Explores Movement-Based Activities Movement does more than support physical health, it can strengthen learning, improve behavior, and help young people build important character skills. Join the Collaborative for Advancing Healthy Experiences in OST (CAHE-OST) and Skillastics for Building Character & Academic Success Through…

🚨 Are you ready to turn youth vision into real-world action? The national youth leadership council (@nylcorg) is seeking passionate middle and high school students, along with dedicated adult mentors, for the 2026–2027 Youth as Solutions™ (YaS) program! Through YaS, identify local challenges and build community-rooted solutions across five key focus areas: Civics & Democracy…

👩‍❤️‍👨 2026 NJSACC Annual Conference Day 2 Highlights 2026 Diane Genco Award for Excellence in Out-of-School Time 👩‍❤️‍👨 The Diane Genco Award for Excellence in Out-of-School Time remains one of NJSACC’s most meaningful traditions, recognizing individuals whose leadership, dedication, and passion continue to elevate the afterschool and out-of-school time profession. Named in honor of NJSACC…

🎒 Your Annual Back-to-School Resource Is Here! Every new school year brings new opportunities and new decisions. Whether you’re preparing staff, selecting curriculum, strengthening program quality, or exploring new tools, having the right resources can make all the difference. That’s why we’re excited to share the 2026 Back-to-School Products & Services Catalog, NAA’s annual resource designed…

Building Momentum for Job Quality: Leaders Gather at Wingspread to Advance System-Level Change In mid-July, 35 out-of-school time leaders from communities and states across the country gathered at the historic Johnson Foundation at Wingspread in Racine, Wisconsin for A Convening on Advancing System-Level Job Quality in Out-of- School Time.  Hosted by the National AfterSchool Association…

Assemblywoman Shanique Speight Visits Newark Youth Career Pathways Program NJSACC was proud to join Assemblywoman Shanique Speight in visiting the Newark Youth Career Pathways 21st Century Learning Community Centers Summer program held at Rutgers University–Newark. Thank you to Executive Director Kaleena Berryman and Vice Chancellor Shantè Palmer for allowing us to visit an exemplary program for high school students…

NJSACC loves to host events in various areas of the state! If you are interested in becoming a host location for a future training, meeting, or conference, please let us know Here’s a list of some of the things we look for in a host site: ·       As a non-profit dedicated to providing services to our…

Save the Dates: A New Chapter for the NJSACC Annual Conference NJSACC: New Jersey’s Afterschool and Out-of-School Time Professional Network is excited to introduce a new conference format for 2026–2027! The switch up is designed to create even more meaningful opportunities for learning, networking, and professional growth. Instead of one two-day conference, NJSACC will host…