NAA26: The Countdown is On! NAA26: Dream. Dare. Do. NAA26 is less than one month away, and we’re hard at work on all of the final preparations to make your experience unforgettable. If you haven’t registered yet but still want to attend, now is your chance! Click through to learn more and register today. NAA26 Session Spotlight: Data-Informed Advocacy NAA26 Session Spotlight: Data-Informed Advocacy As afterschool and OST professionals navigate funding uncertainty and evolving policy…

All training registration must be completed through NJCCIS prior to the session. Please see the attached flyer for upcoming training offerings for March 2026.   Participants must have a laptop, tablet, or cell phone with internet connectivity to log into Zoom. Supplemental materials will be emailed prior to the course start date. For Family Child Care Programs For Child Care Programs GNJKTS Course Catalog

🔮 Ball Run Challenge Submission Window Opens Feb 22 Entry Information For each team entry, you will need: Team name Number of students on the team Average age of the team members Final score (up to two decimal places) Time (rounded to the nearest second) Educator or adult contact name and email address Two photos: a close-up of the ball run and a photo of the team with the ball run (if possible, or a…

Mini-Conference for Summer Camp Leadership It’s no big secret, the key to a great summer camp experience is a great staff team! Join us on May 14 for our statewide in person mini-conference specifically for day camp leadership. We’ll focus on components and training tips that help build high quality staff teams towards a high quality summer camp experience for all. This one day event will be held centrally in the state at BGC of…

NJDOE Office of Emergency Preparedness Know Your Rights Information Hub NJDOE Office of Emergency Preparedness – School-Related State and Federal Requirements Pertaining to Immigrant Students and Families ​- School Protocols for Immigration Enforcement – Federal and State Requirements – Considerations, including highlights;  The NJDOE encourages school communities to continually improve their systems of support to ensure all students feel welcome and to best prepare for any circumstance that threatens the safety of its students. Therefore,…

Become certified in Youth Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) The Youth Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) certification course empowers participants to recognize, understand, and respond effectively to mental health and substance use challenges in youth ages 12–18. This valuable training supports staff, benefits the young people they serve, and promotes the well-being of the entire community. Spaces are limited; register today to secure your spot! For more information, please contact Patricia Pugliese at ppugliese@njsacc.org. gain…

We Love Afterschool! This Valentine’s Day, show your love to OST! This Valentine’s Day, share some of the reasons afterschool is close to your heart with your friends, family, and community. There are millions of reasons to love afterschool. Afterschool programs keep kids safe, inspire learning, and help working families. Tell the world why you, your students, and your community love your afterschool program! Click here to learn more and participate

Skills for Community, Skills for Career: Sign up for SEL Day! SEL Day on Monday, March 2—kicking off SEL Week through March 8—is a global, grassroots celebration of social emotional learning, in support of young people’s academic achievement, mental health, and future success. Our 2026 theme is Skills for Community, Skills for Career. Sign up now and receive resources to help you share your “SEL moments”— stories of the positive impact of SEL in your community—and be…

Please Join CivicsNJ for a Special Convening in Honor of Civic Learning Week! Celebrating America@250 and Their Commitment to Civic Learning and Engagement in New Jersey Wednesday, March 11, 2026 Rutgers University – CamdenCampus Center, 326 Penn StreetCamden, New Jersey Hosted by CivicsNJ in partnership withRutgers University – Camden DICE. Join in to be part of a diverse audience of educators, practitioners, students, community members, policymakers and funders to explore the critical question: What does…