In Support of Senate Bill S381, NJSACC’s Tyneisha Gibbs talks OST Advisory Commission at the Trenton State House NJSACC was recently represented at the state Senate Education Committee in Trenton by Tyneisha Gibbs, Director of Expanded Learning Opportunities, who shared NJSACC’s statement in support of Senate Bill S381 which seeks to establish a New Jersey…
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Five key takeaways from program providers about the 2022 summer By NIKKI YAMASHIRO Posted: Jun 02, 2022 As summer is very much top of mind for many of us as temperatures rise and the unofficial start of summer now in the rearview mirror, a new Afterschool Alliance survey finds that program providers are gearing up…
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NJSACC Selects Ebony D. Grace as its new CEO DCM successfully concludes the search for a Chief Executive Officer for NJSACC: The Statewide Network for New Jersey’s Afterschool Communities NJSACC: The Statewide Network for New Jersey’s Afterschool Communities has selected Ebony D. Grace, MFT, as its next CEO. Ebony will succeed Diane Genco, who is…
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NJSACC Celebrates Juneteenth. You can too. Juneteenth (short for “June Nineteenth”) marks the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1865 to take control of the state and ensure that all enslaved people were freed. The troops’ arrival came a full 2 ½ years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. Juneteenth honors…
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NJSACC Celebrates Caribbean American Heritage Month. You Can Too. Caribbean American Heritage Month celebrates the contributions Caribbean Americans have made to American history, society, and culture. Caribbean American Heritage Month Resources 19 Books to Celebrate Caribbean American Heritage 20 Books To Celebrate Caribbean American Heritage Month Caribbean American Heritage Month: Instructional Resource Guide Caribbean Games…
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NJSACC Celebrates Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Pride Month. You Can Too. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Pride Month celebrates the contributions Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Americans have made to American history, society, and culture. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Pride Month Resources 15 Books on LGBTQ History for Kids…
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Disability Inclusion: Start Here! Including children with disabilities in school age and family child care programs can be very challenging, but nothing is more rewarding than witnessing a child make a friend, enjoy a game, or experience an accomplishment. This FREE training is designed to help school age staff and leadership explore thoughts and feelings about disability…
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Ready, Set, Summer! Behavior & Inclusion Basics for Summer Camp Staff A powerful introduction to inclusion for summer camp staff, this FREE virtual workshop with Phillip Collazo of Kids Included Together (KIT) introduces behavior and inclusion basic skills through fun and engaging activities. Topics covered include accommodations for school age day camp settings, working with families, and…
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Being a Support for LGBTQ Youth and Families – join us on Tue Jun 14 – 10am Description: This workshop focuses on the needs of young people related to sexual orientation and gender identity with emphasis on questions regarding transgender youth, The session includes an overview of experiences of prek-12 children, concerns of staff, and…
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Soaring Beyond Expectations 2022: A Statewide Afterschool Celebration – Fri Jun 10 – register today! #NewJersey‘s 21st Century Community Learning Center Programs Present: Soaring Beyond Expectations: A Statewide #Afterschool Celebration This Afterschool Showcase will highlight best practices of NJ’s 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) Programs This event is open statewide to anyone interested in utilizing…
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