Author: NJSACC

Missed it? Watch this Webinar: Lights On Afterschool 101 – Celebrating Afterschool! Lights On Afterschool is back in its 23rd year, celebrating afterschool programs, students, and staff! Taking place this year on October 20, 2022, this nationwide event brings together more than 8,000 programs showcasing the important role that afterschool plays in supporting youth, families, and…

Mizzen By Mott: Create a Culture of Development At Mizzen, we believe that learning shouldn’t be reserved just for the youth we work with—but instead, learning is life-long (and fun, even as adults!). That’s why we offer professional development tips for educators in addition to our content for youth. With Mizzen Pro Tips, you have…

Operational Guidance for K-12 Schools and Early Care and Education Programs to Support Safe In-Person Learning Summary of Recent Changes (Updated Aug. 11, 2022) Removed the recommendation to cohort Changed recommendation to conduct screening testing to focus on high-risk activities during high COVID-19 Community Level or in response to an outbreak Removed the recommendation to…

The Pennsylvania Afterschool Network Statewide OST Conference EMPOWER 2022, will be Pennsylvania’s first statewide out-of-school-time conference scheduled for November 30th-December 2, 2022, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The conference will be a large convening of K-12 educators, informal educators, industry leaders, higher education, informal educators, and other out-of-school-time stakeholders. The 2022 conference will provide attendees with a…

You for Youth (Y4Y) New Leaders Academy: Four-Part Series – Aug 9, 11, 16, and 18 Calling all new 21st CCLC leaders or anyone seeking a refresher on successful program elements! In this four-part series, The U.S. Department of Education’s Y4Y Technical Assistance Team will share a logical process for structuring your program from the ground…

Mizzen by Mott: Create a Culture of Connection And just like that… summer is waving goodbye and the 2022-2023 school year is saying hello! Over the next four weeks, we’ll be sharing activities, tips, and great ideas for a successful back-to-(after)school launch. Let’s get started! At Mizzen, we believe inclusivity, belonging and empathy are fundamental…

Staffing and student well-being remain top concerns for afterschool program providers in new survey Written by SOPHIE KIDD   “Community awareness of the need for out-of-school time (OST) care and support has increased dramatically. However, without more directed funding efforts, hiring and retaining staff at a livable salary remains difficult, and is veering toward impossible,”…

The Million Girls Moonshot: August Quality Trainings and Transformative Practices The Moonshot will be active in out-of-school programs in all 50 states, leveraging the Mott-funded 50 State Afterschool Network, which has access to more than 10 million youth and 100,000 afterschool programs across the country. NJSACC will bring you The Million Girl Moonshot monthly newsletter.…

Attention friends of Mizzen: Meet the National Wildlife Federation! Do you love introducing young people to the great outdoors? We do, too. That’s why we can’t wait to tell you about our newest content partner. Drumroll, please! Mizzen friends, meet the National Wildlife Federation! Founded more than 80 years ago, the National Wildlife Federation is the largest…

Due TODAY Mon Aug 1! Become a valued partner with the Community Food Bank! Complete Program Interest form for FFY23 The mission of the Community Charter School of Paterson is to inspire and empower its children, families and staff with opportunities to positively shape and transform their lives by becoming successful, life-long learners who possess…