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NJSACC Celebrates German American Heritage Month. You can too. German American Heritage Month celebrates and recognizes the contributions German Americans have made to American society and culture. 12 German Women Who Influenced the World 15 Christmas Traditions Only Germans Will Understand Germany: Interesting Facts for Kids National German American Day Visit a Real German Fairy…

Help Kickstart the #NJVotes4Kids Campaign + video contest – apply by Mon Sep 25 Did you know that all 120 seats of New Jersey’s legislature are on the ballot this November? Today’s candidates could be our next champions for children. To kickstart ACNJ’s #NJVotes4Kids campaign, we’re inviting students (3rd to 12th grade) to enter in…

Unleash Your Leadership – BE a NAA24 Presenter! APPLY BY MON OCT 23! It’s time to unleash your leadership and find your all as a presenter at NAA24, March 17-20, in Dallas, TX. NAA24 is a community that encourages OST professionals to BE BOLD in their learning and professional journeys. Convention presenters are everyday yet…

WEBINAR: Engage Every Student – Parent and Family Engagement – join us on Thu Sep 28 Topic: Engage Every Student Presents: Parent and Family Engagement Webinar Description: Description: Parent and family engagement is a critical component of high-quality afterschool and summer learning programs. As a result, this webinar highlights the U.S. Department of Education’s priorities pertaining…

Apply now for NJSACC’s 2023-2024 Targeted Technical Assistance Program – due Friday September 29 Targeted Technical Assistance Program For Licensed and Subsidized Programs In NJ Coaching calls with your NJSACC Quality Coach NJ Quality Standards for Afterschool Training Guided Site Assessment & Quality Improvement Plan Participation in the Targeted Technical Assistance Peer Group FREE One…

Mizzen by Mott: Guess what we’ve been working on! Mizzen by Mott is excited to share some updates! Next time you log in to the platform, you’ll notice some changes. Beyond a new homepage layout, you’ll find new functions, navigation features and ways to sort and save your favorite activities. We aim to continue making…

Join NJSACC’s Monthly Peer Group for OST Leaders – First Wednesdays! Back for year two, this popular, grant funded, cost free peer group for Out-of-School Time (OST) professionals is accepting applications for new members! As a close knit networking community and safe space, this is a unique opportunity to share support, news, advice, and troubleshoot issues…

September is Attendance Awareness Month. Here’s how you can help. Every September , Attendance Awareness Month takes place to spread awareness regarding why maintaining attendance in school and college is essential for academic success. Apart from the fact that missing classes can place a student behind in their coursework, absenteeism also affects assignments and final…

NJSACC Celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month. You can too. National Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates and recognizes the contributions Hispanic Americans have made to American society and culture and to honor five of our Central American neighbors who celebrate their Independence days in September. Top National Hispanic Heritage Month Resources: 4 Crafts for National Hispanic Heritage…

WEBINAR: Thu Sep 21 – Back to School & Afterschool Refresh: Updated Resources for System & Program-Level Staff Thursday, September 21, 2023—3:00–3:30 p.m. (Eastern Daylight Time [EDT]) Optional Q&A Session—3:30–3:45 p.m. (EDT) As the summer draws to a close, children are returning to school and to their afterschool programs. Join the Office of Child Care’s…