New Jersey’s Afterschool and Out-of-School Time (OST) Professional Network promotes and supports the development, continuity, and expansion of out-of-school time programs.
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NJSACC Peer Learning Community: October
*OST Leaders PLC Now in its 4th year, this PLC is open to all OST leaders in NJ. Hosted by NJSACC Consultant Lauren Beretin. *Young Professionals PLC This PLC, now in its second year, is open to all OST leaders under age 30 to explore OST leadership from their unique perspective. Hosted by NJSACC consultant… ...
Afterschool Conversations: October Meeting 2026
Afterschool Conversations (Monthly Zoom) Join afterschool and OST professionals from across New Jersey for an hour of connection, ideas, and resource-sharing. Each month we tackle timely topics, swap strategies, and strengthen our statewide network — all in a supportive, interactive space. Stay connected. Stay inspired. Stay growing. Register here to be part of the conversation… ...
Application Closes: Youth Mental Health First Aid Certification November 2026 Training
Youth Mental Health First Aid Certification Training Identity. Understand. Respond. 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.… ...
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- Mizzen Truly Shines In This Spotlight
🍁 Fall Is Here and Mizzen is Growing Gardeners! Explore Gardening with Kids Hub It’s the first day of fall. The air is cooler, the light is softer, and somewhere a kid is pulling on… - NJSACC’s 26-27 Professional Development Workshops
NJSACC’s 2026-2027 Professional Development Opportunities NJSACC offers a variety of engaging virtual and in-person professional development and technical assistance opportunities for all staff working in school-age child care, afterschool, and out-of-school-time (OST) programs. Guided by… - 2026 Hispanic Heritage Month
NJSACC Celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month. You can too. National Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates and recognizes the contributions Hispanic Americans have made to American society and culture and to honor five of our Central American… - Disaster Assistance Available for New Jersey Businesses and Private Nonprofits
⛈️Disaster Assistance Available for NJ Business and Private Nonprofits The U.S. Small Business Administration announced the availability of low-interest federal disaster loans for eligible small businesses and private nonprofit organizations impacted by excessive rain occurring… - NAA27 is Built To Last and Ready To Rise
🎤 Built to Last. Ready to Rise. Bring Your Voice to NAA27 From March 14–17, 2027, over a thousand afterschool and youth development professionals will gather in Denver for NAA27. They’ll come from across the… - Many More New Jersey Students Learning STEM in Afterschool
🔬 NEW DATA: Afterschool STEM Takes Off! A parent looking for an afterschool program wants a safe environment, caring staff, and engaging activities. Increasingly, that means activities that get their child building, coding, and asking…