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…
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August: Back To School Month ACRES Coaching: Asking Purposeful Questions Mondays: 9/9, 9/23, and 10/7/2024 at 1:00- 3:00 PM EST / 10:00 AM – Noon PST Questions begin a path toward discovery, imagination, and STEM exploration. How can we help youth expand and clarify their thinking and develop their reasoning through the questions we ask…
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But before we dive in, let’s quickly recap the full 10-lesson Learn Fresh module. Just like pro ball, NBA Math Hoops on Mizzen opens with preseason (Lessons 1-3), where you’ll find every resource to get your students game-ready and help them build their roster. In midseason (Lessons 4-7, and optionally 8), you’ll engage youth in…
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Afterschool Webinar: Lights On Afterschool 101 Lights On Afterschool is back for its 25th year, celebrating afterschool programs, students, and staff! Taking place this year on October 24, 2024, this nationwide event brings together more than 8,000 programs showcasing the important role that afterschool plays in supporting youth, families, and communities. Like afterschool programs, Lights On Afterschool celebrations…
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Exciting News! Registration for NAA25 is Now Open! We are excited to share that the registration for the National AfterSchool Association’s 2025 Convention (NAA25) is officially open! Mark your calendars for March 9-12, 2025, and get ready to join thousands of OST professionals in the vibrant city of Nashville, TN, for an event that promises…
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NJSACC is Now Offering Targeted Technical Assistance (TTA) Scholarships – apply now! NJSACC has been successfully offering Targeted Technical Assistance (TTA) scholarships to licensed and subsidized programs in the state. Participants will have – Cost-free monthly one-on-one coaching – NJSACC annual conference one-day pass – Professional development opportunities & much more. For more information contact…
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Senator Murphy From Connecticut Introduces Legislation to Fund Summer Experiences for More Children New legislation, the Summer for All Act, aims to bridge the summer learning equity gap. A nationally representative poll by Gallup published Friday, in partnership with the National Summer Learning Association (NSLA) and the American Camp Association (ACA), found that 30 million…
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NAA Has So Much To Offer! Check Out Some Highlights From The June Newsletter Webinar Recording: Using OST Job Quality Standards to Address Recruitment and Retention Challenges Last month, the National AfterSchool Association released the Out-of-School Time Job Quality Standards (JQS), a critical step forward in our Thriving OST Workforce Initiative. Developed in collaboration with leading experts…
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NAA Has So Much To Offer! Check Out Some Highlights From The June Newsletter OST Job Quality Standards We’re thrilled to share the release of the OST Job Quality Standards (JQS), a groundbreaking resource developed by the National AfterSchool Association (NAA) to elevate the out-of-school time profession and support the well-being of OST professionals nationwide. In collaboration with…
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Join the Collaborative for Advancing Health Equity in Out-of-School Time (CAHE-OST) Join the Collaborative for Advancing Health Equity in Out-of-School Time (CAHE-OST) to jumpstart the 2024-2025 school year with a professional development opportunity for school staff and out-of-school time (OST) professionals. Their August 22 webinar is specifically designed to help you create intentional processes and…
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