Njsacc: New Jersey's Afterschool & OST Professional Network

Njsacc: New Jersey's Afterschool & OST Professional Network NJSACC (New Jersey School-Age Child Care Coalition): NJ's Afterschool & OST Professional Network Establish professional development opportunities.

Our Vision

NJSACC envisions a state where every child has access to high-quality out-of-school time programs to strengthen youth, families and communities. Our Mission

New Jersey's Afterschool & OST Professional Network advocates for the implementation of the New Jersey Quality Afterschool Standards and promotes and supports the development, continuity, and expansion of out-of-school time progra

ms. NJSACC works to:

Build a strong network for afterschool program professionals in NJ. Provide training conferences, workshops and information services. Offer technical assistance, at no cost, for the development, expansion and improvement of afterschool programs throughout NJ. Technical assistance means that we are available to field questions, help programs identify resources and activities, and generally troubleshoot challenges they experience. Work closely with state and local officials to define appropriate NJ State regulations and legislation. Serve as the NJ Member of the National Network of Statewide Afterschool Networks. Develop public awareness of afterschool issues. Be the state’s national affiliate to the National AfterSchool Association (NAA).

🔬 NEW DATA: Afterschool STEM Takes Off!https://www.njsacc.org/america-after-3pm-special-report-on-stem/This America Afte...
09/04/2026

🔬 NEW DATA: Afterschool STEM Takes Off!
https://www.njsacc.org/america-after-3pm-special-report-on-stem/

This America After 3PM special report, funded by Overdeck Family Foundation, “Afterschool STEM Takes Off: Programs Offer More STEM Than Ever, But Too Many Young People Still Miss Out,” draws on a decade of America After 3PM data to show parent priorities and expectations for STEM learning, the subjects and skills young people are accessing, and what gaps remain. The five key findings show how far the field has come, and where we need to focus in the coming decade.

👩🏽‍🏫 The National Youth Leadership Council is Seeking Students and Mentorshttps://www.njsacc.org/youth-as-solutions-prog...
09/04/2026

👩🏽‍🏫 The National Youth Leadership Council is Seeking Students and Mentors
https://www.njsacc.org/youth-as-solutions-program-application/

The national youth leadership council () is seeking passionate middle and high school students, along with dedicated adult mentors, for the 2026–2027 Youth as Solutions™ (YaS) program!

📅 The First Week Sets The Tone For The Whole Yearhttps://www.njsacc.org/back-to-school-mizzen-2026/To help you start str...
09/04/2026

📅 The First Week Sets The Tone For The Whole Year
https://www.njsacc.org/back-to-school-mizzen-2026/

To help you start strong, Hailee, Mizzen’s Community Engagement + Experiences Manager, curated a playlist of her favorite connection-building activities for grades K–12. Whether you’re welcoming a new group or reconnecting after summer break, these ready-to-use activities help youth build relationships before jumping into lessons and programming.

👩‍🏫 Don't Miss Your Goals. Apply for Our Quality Support Program Today!https://forms.gle/YoeQBYkr16f9umg86Over seven mon...
09/04/2026

👩‍🏫 Don't Miss Your Goals. Apply for Our Quality Support Program Today!
https://forms.gle/YoeQBYkr16f9umg86

Over seven months, participating programs receive individualized coaching, opportunities to learn with peers, access to select NJSACC workshops and conferences, free resources, toolkits and more!

Your program. Your goals. NJSACC support.

💻 Register Today to Join Our First Conversation of The New Seasonhttps://www.njsacc.org/afterschool-conversations/Join a...
09/03/2026

💻 Register Today to Join Our First Conversation of The New Season
https://www.njsacc.org/afterschool-conversations/

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.

Sep 17, 2026 11:00 AM

🎉 9 Weeks Until the 27th Celebration of Lights On Afterschool!https://www.njsacc.org/2026-lights-on-for-afterschool/💡 Li...
09/03/2026

🎉 9 Weeks Until the 27th Celebration of Lights On Afterschool!
https://www.njsacc.org/2026-lights-on-for-afterschool/

💡 Lights On Afterschool 101 - Wednesday, September 9th at 2pm

Like afterschool programs, Lights On Afterschool celebrations come in all shapes and sizes and don’t have to be huge to be effective. Whether this is your first Lights On Afterschool or your 27th, join us for this webinar to discover new ideas and put a fresh spin on your event this year!

🦸‍♀️ Bringing Together Youth Leaders, Advocates, and Changemakers for Learning, Connection, and Empowermenthttps://www.n...
09/03/2026

🦸‍♀️ Bringing Together Youth Leaders, Advocates, and Changemakers for Learning, Connection, and Empowerment
https://www.njsacc.org/2026-youth-power-summit/

Welcome to the Youth Power Summit, an annual event hosted by the Institute where young people from all across New Jersey come together to imagine and build the world they deserve.

Whether it’s mental health, immigration, housing or lowering the voting age, young people like you will spend the day learning the skills necessary to advocate and organize for issues that matter most to you – and win.

👀 Don’t Miss What’s New on the Job Board, 2 New NJSACC Opportunitieshttps://www.njsacc.org/jobs1. ) NJSACC is seeking an...
09/02/2026

👀 Don’t Miss What’s New on the Job Board, 2 New NJSACC Opportunities
https://www.njsacc.org/jobs

1. ) NJSACC is seeking an experienced Legislative Policy Consultant to support implementation of a statewide advocacy and policy campaign focused on expanding access to high-quality afterschool, OST, and summer learning programs in New Jersey.

2. ) NJSACC's OST Program Quality Team Specialist (QS) will play a key role in the development and delivery of technical assistance, professional development, provider networking, and evaluation support of school-age out-of-school time (OST) programs.

🔎 Register Today for The Leadership Mirror: Reflect, Recognize and Retainhttps://www.eventsquid.com/event/33127Great lea...
09/02/2026

🔎 Register Today for The Leadership Mirror: Reflect, Recognize and Retain
https://www.eventsquid.com/event/33127

Great leaders know themselves AND their teams. This in-person session for afterschool & out-of-school time (OST) leadership will give participants the opportunity to reflect on their own leadership style and gain tools to identify staff needs, strengthen relationships, boost retention, and foster a culture of growth and appreciation in their programs.

Wednesday, 10/28/26, 9:00 am – 2:15 PM

🙏 Thank You For Your Part in Making Last Year Shinehttps://www.njsacc.org/2025-2026-njsacc-year-in-review/As you explore...
09/01/2026

🙏 Thank You For Your Part in Making Last Year Shine
https://www.njsacc.org/2025-2026-njsacc-year-in-review/

As you explore this Year in Review, you’ll see more than a collection of events and accomplishments. You’ll see the people, partnerships, and progress that continue to shape the OST field across our state. Looking back allows us to celebrate how far we’ve come, recognize the impact we’ve made together, and build excitement for the opportunities that lie ahead. Thank you for being part of another remarkable year with NJSACC.

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208 Lenox Avenue, # 363
Westfield, NJ
07090

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