21st CCLC Site Coordinator Summit

21st CCLC Site Coordinator Summit | April 16 NJSACC is pleased to host the 21st CCLC Site Coordinator Summit on Thursday, April 16, exclusively for current 21st Century Community Learning Centers grantees. This focused convening is designed to support site coordinators in strengthening program implementation, sharing best practices, and navigating the day-to-day realities of leading…

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NJDOE Preschool Mixed Delivery Handbook

We’re pleased to share the NJDOE Preschool Mixed Delivery Handbook (January 2026) from our partners and the NJ Department of Education. This guide provides consolidated guidance for implementing state-funded preschool through New Jersey’s mixed delivery model, where districts partner with licensed child care providers and Head Start programs to deliver high-quality preschool to three- and four-year-old children. The handbook…

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Food Justice for Kids Prize

Up to $1.4M available Food Justice for Kids Prize Powered by Newman’s Own Foundation, Humanitix, The Henry P. Kendall Foundation, and the Hunger to Health Collaboratory The Food Justice for Kids Prize is an open call for innovative organizations across the United States working to ensure all children can access, learn about, and engage with…

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NATIONAL AFTERSCHOOL ASSOCIATION HONORS DEIDRE JOHNSON AMONG ITS2026 NEXT GENERATION OF AFTERSCHOOL LEADERS

NATIONAL AFTERSCHOOL ASSOCIATION HONORS DEIDRE JOHNSON AMONG ITS 2026 NEXT GENERATION OF AFTERSCHOOL LEADERS The National AfterSchool Association (NAA) has named Deidre Johnson of Ironbound Community Corporation, Newark, NJ as a 2026 Next Generation of Afterschool Leaders honoree. This recognition celebrates outstanding early-career professionals in the out-of-school time field who are deeply committed to their…

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2026 Diane Genco Excellence in OST Award

Recognition Matters! Nominate an OST Leader Today. For the 2026 Diane Genco Excellence in OST Award Diane Genco, founding Executive Director of NJSACC, along with a small coalition of like-minded professionals and stakeholders, helped establish what is now known as NJSACC: New Jersey’s Afterschool and Out-of-School Time Professional Network. You can learn more about NJSACC’s…

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News from NAA: Data-Informed Story Telling

NAA26: The Countdown is On! NAA26: Dream. Dare. Do. NAA26 is less than one month away, and we’re hard at work on all of the final preparations to make your experience unforgettable. If you haven’t registered yet but still want to attend, now is your chance! Click through to learn more and register today. NAA26…

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Business Training Series: March Session Offerings

All training registration must be completed through NJCCIS prior to the session. Please see the attached flyer for upcoming training offerings for March 2026.   Participants must have a laptop, tablet, or cell phone with internet connectivity to log into Zoom. Supplemental materials will be emailed prior to the course start date. For Family Child Care…

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Submission Open for The Ball Run Challenge

🔮 Ball Run Challenge Submission Window Opens Feb 22 Entry Information For each team entry, you will need: Team name Number of students on the team Average age of the team members Final score (up to two decimal places) Time (rounded to the nearest second) Educator or adult contact name and email address Two photos:…

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State Department Resources

NJDOE Office of Emergency Preparedness Know Your Rights Information Hub NJDOE Office of Emergency Preparedness – School-Related State and Federal Requirements Pertaining to Immigrant Students and Families ​- School Protocols for Immigration Enforcement – Federal and State Requirements – Considerations, including highlights;  The NJDOE encourages school communities to continually improve their systems of support to…

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