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🚀🚀 Here’s what’s coming up in August:  Getting to Know YES — Dive into the Youth Engineering Solutions (YES) curriculum with this virtual training for educators. Learn how to bring high-quality engineering experiences to your programs.     Genomics Learning Journeys — Career-connected lessons and hands-on activities designed to help youth of all ages explore DNA science and genomics.     Career Awareness in STEM — Explore practical, research-based strategies to connect your STEM lessons to future careers.  🚀 🌎 Coming…

Putting Youth Voice Into Practice with Afterschool Alliance & ND Afterschool Network August 14, 202511am-12noon ET Amplifying Youth Voice training series for out-of-school time educators and program partners. This series is designed to equip out-of-school time educators and program partners with foundational knowledge and practical tools to engage young people effectively with youth voice initiatives. For OST educators working with youth from elementary through high school levels, join this live interactive session on August 14th to…

Boost Your Afterschool Site with Coaching from NJSACC! Through the Targeted Technical Assistance (TTA) program you’ll receive:✔️ Hands-on coaching✔️ Customized resources✔️ Professional developmentAll tailored to your site’s unique goals and needs. Don’t miss this opportunity to grow with expert guidance from NJSACC! Only 5 slots are available this year. Apply here! For more information, please contact Patricia Pugliese, Technical Assistance Specialist at ppugliese@njsacc.org . Apply now to take your licensed program to the next level with grant-funded (and…

Join Advocates for Children of New Jersey’s Town Hall – Wed July 30 – 6pm – East Orange (In-Person) Thousands of NJ Families To Lose Access To Child Care Assistance Due To Budget Shortfall Speak up now. You may have heard about the recent changes to New Jersey’s Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP), which is administered by the Department of Human Services, Division of Family Development (DFD), and distributes subsidies to providers through their local…

Standing Together for OST — A Powerful Conversation with the Attorney General Yesterday, NJSACC had the honor of joining Attorney General Matthew Platkin and leaders from across the state for a community roundtable at the Boys and Girls Club of Newark.   See more here The discussion centered on the devastating impact of proposed federal education funding cuts, including $158 million at risk for New Jersey. We thank AG Platkin and his team for powerfully…

NJDHS Child Care Assistance Program – Important Update Due to limited funding, starting Friday, August 1, 2025, the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) will not be accepting new applications.    Applications received or postmarked after July 31, 2025, will not be reviewed. Children currently served by the Child Care Assistance Program will continue to receive assistance as long as they remain eligible. Unfortunately, new children cannot be added to existing CCAP cases after July 31.  If…

🎬📞 Lights, Camera, Confidence! Check out the lessons here Week 2 of Building a NewsHour is here, and your young learners are stepping into the real work of reporting. In Parts 2 and 3, learners explore the human side of journalism: how to prepare for interviews, ask meaningful questions, and build trust with their sources. Along the way, they’ll craft scripts, design visuals, and start pulling together segments that reflect their unique perspectives. It’s hands-on, purpose-driven, and…

Check out NAA’s Post Beginning Monday, July 28, the National AfterSchool Association is celebrating Back-to-School Week! Join us for the release of the Back-to-School Products & Services Catalog along with daily spotlights and giveaways from key sponsors. More info to come!

HOTEL ACCOMODATIONS The 2026 Annual Conference on Afterschool and Out-of-School Time (OST) will here before you know it! NJSACC is already planning and preparing to bring afterschool and out-of-school time (OST) professionals the best conference yet. Brought to you by NJSACC, New Jersey’s Annual Conference on Afterschool and Out-of-School Time (OST) celebrates long-term success in the evolving landscape of Afterschool, OST, S.T.E.A.M. and Expanded Learning. This in-person conference happens in Princeton, NJ and features over…