Back-to-School Guide to Support Young People’s Mental Health The school bells are ringing, and the excitement of a new school year is here. But amidst the hustle and bustle, it’s essential to remember that the back-to-school season and the beginning of fall Out-of-School Time (OST) programs can be overwhelming, particularly for kids and families dealing…
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GRANT: United Way of Greater Newark $10K Grants for OST programs in Greater Newark – apply by Fri Sep 15 September, 2023 Request for Proposals Accelerating Newark OST Experiences United Way of Greater Newark For 100 years, United Way of Greater Newark (UWGN) has engaged communities within our 13-municipality footprint in creating community based and…
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RESOURCES: Looking for Powerful Resources to Use for Back-to-School Staff Development? In Out-of-Time, planning for staff development is an integral part of the back-to-school season. Staff development is one aspect of job quality that prepares OST professionals to deliver high-quality programs that ultimately lead to positive youth outcomes. These NAA resources are designed to support…
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GRANT: NJ Learning Acceleration Program: High-Impact Tutoring Grant – apply by Wed Sep 20 Division: Teaching and Learning Services Office: Assistant Commissioner View Published NGO Document (Microsoft Word) Information from Technical Assistance Session Purpose It is the intent of the New Jersey Learning Acceleration Program: High-Impact Tutoring Grant to support districts to provide high dosage, intensive tutoring by…
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WEBINAR: This Thu Sep 7 – Discover Engineering with Young Children – 2pm EST Discover Engineering with Young Children Thursday, September 7, 2023 | 2:00 PM EST / 1:00 PM Central time Preschoolers are ready to learn about engineering. Join this virtual workshop to learn more about discovering engineering with preschool age children and meet…
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WEBINAR: This Wed Sep 6 – Lessons from the Field – Supporting Newcomer Students Attention: State and District Leaders, School Administrators, Educators, Student Support Personnel, Parents, and Education Stakeholders The U.S. Department of Education is hosting a webinar series to address topics that are on the top of educators’ minds. After sharing federal updates, the…
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Survey: Help NJDHS Collect Accurate Rates That Families Pay for Child Care! The Office of Child Care within the Division of Family Development (DFD) of the NJ Department of Human Services is required by federal law to conduct a child care market rate survey. The survey is designed to collect accurate, up-to-date child care rates…
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NJ Ranks No. 1 Nationwide in Summer Food Service Program Meals PERTH AMBOY, NJ — New Jersey is tops nationwide when it comes to providing summer lunch to children from households who participated in school year lunch, according to the Food Research and Action Center. The success was highlighted in a visit Wednesday to the…
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NGO: NJ Arts and Culture Renewal Fund – accepting Grant Applications – apply by Thu Aug 31 The New Jersey Arts and Culture Renewal Fund is now accepting grant applications for Phase 7. This is open to eligible nonprofit arts and arts education organizations managing ongoing post-pandemic challenges, experiencing unexpected reductions in funding and/or negatively impacted…
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Apply to become an Afterschool Alliance Youth Ambassador – due Thu Aug 31 By ELIZABETH BANNAN Posted: Jul 25, 2023 We are thrilled to announce that we are seeking applicants for our Youth Ambassador program! Youth aged 13 and older are invited to apply by sharing their afterschool experiences by August 31, 2023. Each school year, the Afterschool Alliance recruits…
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