NAA26: Dream. Dare. Do. NAA26: Dream. Dare. Do. Mark your calendars for NAA26! The National AfterSchool Association’s 2026 Convention will take place March 11 to 14, 2026, in the Washington, D.C. area at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center. This year’s theme, Dream. Dare. Do., invites each of us to imagine bold futures for young…
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NJSACC Advocacy In Action: Latest Blog Post (April 2025) Federal Government Shutdown: Implications for Education, Afterschool, and Summer Programs See the Full Blog Post Click here to view this article. NJSACC Advocacy In Action: Newsletter (October 2025) NJSACC’s Advocacy In Action Newsletter highlights critical news, updates, and resources impacting afterschool and out-of-school time (OST) professionals…
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NJDEP has child care facility grants available Find out more from NJDEP Here Child Care Facility Grant PURPOSE OF FUNDING Reimbursement of site remediation expenses for child care center owners/operators APPLICATION Hazardous Discharge Site Remediation Fund (HDSRF) – Child Care Facility Grant Application APPLICATION DEADLINE Rolling NOTIFICATION DATE Contingent upon the availability of funding SOURCE OF FUNDING New Jersey Economic…
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New Resource Alert! Youth Media Training Modules Check out Youth Consultants Here CYESS Youth Consultants are a group of young people aged 13-22 passionate about making change in their communities! As young leaders affiliated with CYESS partners and related organizations, the Youth Consultants are self-identified experts on a variety of topics, and are eager to…
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Take me to the Court Tip-off time is here! The NBA Math Hoops collection on Mizzen is ready for you and your students to jump in. Week 1 kicks off with lessons that blend teamwork, sportsmanship, and core math skills—setting your learners up for a season of growth and fun both on and off the court. Through Mizzen’s…
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NJSACC is excited to announce that Marquise Guzmán has been selected as a national White-Riley-Peterson (WRP) Policy Fellow! NJSACC is excited to announce that Marquise Guzmán has been selected as a national White-Riley-Peterson (WRP) Policy Fellow! The WRP Policy Fellowship is run by the @rileyinstitute at Furman University, in partnership with the Mott Foundation, and…
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We’ve got something to celebrate! Join us for Lights On Afterschool 2025 This year, New Jersey turned the spotlight on afterschool like never before. Governor Phil Murphy officially proclaimed October 23 as “Lights On Afterschool Day” for the state, shining a public endorsement on our work and recognizing the vital role afterschool programs play in…
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NJSACC Conference 2026 Request for Proposals – Due Friday, October 24, 2025. NJSACC: New Jersey’s Afterschool and Out-of-School Time Professional Network is excited to announce the Request for Proposals (RFP) for our 2026 Afterschool and Out-of-School Time Annual Conference. The conference will be held Friday and Saturday, April 17th and 18th, 2026 at the Princeton…
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NJSACC Celebrates Filipino American History Month. You can too. Filipino American History Month celebrates and recognizes the contributions Filipinos have made to American society and culture. Check out some of these Filipino American History Month Resources: 9 Ways To Celebrate Filipino American History Month 10+ Picture Book Recommendations to Celebrate Filipino American History Month Filipino…
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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…
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