Youth Voice Week is coming March 25-29!

Youth Voice Week 2024: Check out the All-Star Ambassadors Of After-School All-Stars NJ

“The All-Star Ambassadors of After-School All-Stars NJ are a group of scholars who, through rigorous selection processes, have demonstrated leadership and a passion for advocacy and service in their communities. These young leaders and the mentors identify ways to improve the ASAS NJ program experience, but moreover, they identify issues they are passionate about such as:…

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Don’t miss NJSACC’s Annual Conference on Afterschool and OST 2024 – April 26-27

REGISTER TODAY FOR NJSACC’s Annual Conference on Afterschool and Out-of-School Time (OST) 2024 We look forward to seeing everyone April 26 & 27, 2024 for 2 days of training, networking and fun! NJSACC’s Annual Conference on Afterschool and Out-of-School Time (OST) 2024 celebrates long-term success in the ever-changing landscape of Afterschool, S.T.E.A.M. and Expanded Learning.…

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Applications are now live for the first-ever #EngageEveryStudent Recognition Program!

Applications are now live for the first-ever #EngageEveryStudent Recognition Program! Apply by Wednesday, April 10, 2024 The U.S. Department of Education is thrilled to share that they are ready to launch the first ever Engage Every Student recognition program application! You can view the announcement  on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Please share widely within your states! The recognition program aims to recognize Non-Profit Organizations, Local Education Agencies (LEAs)…

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The OST Leader’s Guide to Equitable Communication

New NAA Resource: The OST Leader’s Guide to Equitable Communication NAA’s latest resource is the Out-of-School Time Leader’s Guide to Equitable Communications. This guide provides out-of-school time organizations with direction for using language and images in a way that is inclusive and equitable. Recognizing the power of language and visuals, this guide empowers out-of-school programs…

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NJSACC Celebrates Irish-American Heritage Month. You can too.

NJSACC Celebrates IRISH-American Heritage Month. You can too. NJSACC celebrates the culture, accomplishments and experiences of Irish people during Irish-American Heritage Month in March. SOME Irish-AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH RESOURCES: Library of Congress: Irish-American Heritage Month: A Commemorative Observances Legal Research Guide The National Archives’ Irish-American Heritage The Smithsonian Institute’s Irish-American History and Heritage NJSACC staff has…

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NJSACC Announces the Diane Genco Excellence in OST Award – nominate by Mon Apr 1

NJSACC Announces the Diane Genco Excellence in OST Award – nominate by Mon Apr 1 Nominations accepted through April 1, 2024 Named for NJSACC’s visionary founding executive director, this award recognizes the critical role played by afterschool and out-of-school professionals Diane Genco, founding Executive Director, along with a small loose knit coalition of like-minded professionals and…

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Check out these Fantastic NJSACC Workshops!

Realistic Supports – Wed Apr 3 – 6:30pm – FREE Realistic Supports – Wed Apr 3 – 6:30pm – FREE Do youth seem disconnected, disinterested, or discouraged? Are you searching for meaningful and engaging ways to support them? This training explains how to use the pyramid support model to develop realistic and individualized supports for…

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NJSACC Celebrates Greek-American Heritage Month. You can too.

NJSACC Celebrates Greek-American Heritage Month. You can too. NJSACC celebrates the culture, accomplishments and experiences of Greek people during Greek-American Heritage Month in March. SOME GREEK-AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH RESOURCES: Ancient Greek Toys: All You Need To Know Kids Cooking Activities: Study Greek Cooking Lesson Plan: It Came From Greek Mythology (6th-12th grades) Teacher Planet’s Mythology: Lessons,…

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