NJSACC Celebrates Italian American Heritage Month. You can too. Italian American Heritage Month celebrates and recognizes the contributions Italian Americans have made to American society and culture. 5 Picture Books to Celebrate Italian American Heritage Month Dive into Diversity: Italian American Heritage Month! Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans Resources (K-12) New York Public Library’s…
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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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NJSACC 2024 – 2025 Professional Development Afterschool is back in the swing of things! Below is the list of the professional development workshops being offered by NJSACC this year. Register soon – space is limited! Staff Supervisors: Working with Adult Learners: October 29, 2024 Although the ultimate goal is to support children and youth in…
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So far this month Mizzen launched back-to-(after)school season with welcoming games and icebreakers, then dove into team-builders that encourage youth to make new friends and build a sense of community. Now, they turn their attention to academic enrichment. This week features four fun, hands-on activities that invite students to continue creating strong connections with their…
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Are you interested in better understanding and addressing the unique needs of special populations in out-of-school time (OST)? Would you like to learn how to expand support systems to create welcoming, inclusive, and equitable environments? Join our presentation and interactive discussion on Thursday, September 26 from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. ET. Presenters from the Office of Child…
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Mizzen broke the ice last week with team-building games that welcome youth back to (after)school. This week, let’s keep forming, storming, norming—and creating strong, connected peer groups! Enjoy these community-building activities by Mizzen Education, !Mpact Players, Jazz at Lincoln Center, and OregonASK. Bonus: you can take any of these outdoors, to enjoy a sparkling fall…
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1. Open Conversations 2. Establish Predictable Routines 3. Foster Self-Advocacy 4. Review the IEP 5. Connect with Educators and Program Staff 6. Celebrate Successes 7. Build a Support Network See The Full Post Here
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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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LEAs have until September 30, 2024 to obligate the ESSER III (ARP ESSER) funds allocated by the state. Act now to encumber ESSER FUNDS & Invest in Programming & Activities 5 Things to use the ESSER III Set Aside for: 1 Support Social, Emotional and Mental Health: Purchase training for staff and/or curricula to support…
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