SAC Credential Training Options
The New York State Network for Youth Success administers the New York State School Age Care (SAC) Credential, which promotes quality services to children and families by providing specific standards, training, and evaluation for afterschool professionals.
Training for the SAC credential is available in a variety of formats – face-to-face programs or virtual-live courses offered by local host agencies, or through the asynchronous distance learning component.
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Basic SAC Credential Information
Information for Host Agencies
Current Endorsers and Advisors
- Advisor Renewal Packet
- Endorser Renewal Packet
- 2022 Advisor/Endorser Observation Tool
2022 Advisor/Endorser Observation Tool – Spanish - Journal Outline (D)
- Advisor Summary (H)
- Action Planning Form (I)
- Endorser Expense Form
- Endorser Check List (P)
Endorser Check List – Spanish - Standards Overview (K)
Standards Overview – Spanish - Candidate Profile (L)
Candidate Profile – Spanish - Appeals Process (N)
Appeals Process – Spanish - 2022 Resource File Requirements (F)
2022 Resource File Requirements – Spanish - Renewal Overview (O)
Renewal Overview – Spanish - Procedural Verification (J)
Procedural Verification -Spanish - Endorsers – Submit Your Visit Packets Here
Thinking about Teaching the NYS SAC Credential Course?
- Learn about the NYAEYC T-TAP PDS
- Contact Alysha alysha@networkforyouthsuccess.org to set up a meeting
- Apply to be an instructor here
Interested in Becoming an Advisor, Endorser
Apply Here
Find a Class in Your Area
Find Out More About the Asynchronous Distance Learning Course
Current Students
- SAC Credential Assessment Interview Video
- Video: How to write journal (portfolio) entries
- Ready for Endorsement Checklist (A)
Ready for Endorsement Checklist – Spanish - Policies & Procedures Form (B)
Policies & Procedures Form – Spanish - Portfolio (Journal) Entry Template
- Autobiography Template
- Program Description Template
- Planning Template
- Goals Information & Worksheet (E)
- Family Questionnaire (C)
Apéndice C: Cuestionario familiar - Sample Recording List (R)
- How to fill out the EIP application for your Endorsement Visit
- Pay for Your Endorsement Visit Here
- Submit Your Request for Visit Here
SAC Credential IMPORTANT Updates
March 11, 2025
Link update: All endorsers should use this link to upload their paperwork.
January 6, 2025
All students should use this link to request visits today and moving forward.
All endorsers should use this link to upload their paperwork.
April 10, 2024
The CUNY School of Professional Studies Youth Studies program has partnered with the New York State Network for Youth Success to offer up to 6 credits if you have completed the School Age Child Care Credential and want to apply it to your degree via credit for prior learning. Please see this flyer with more information about how the Youth Studies Programs can help elevate your career!
June 6, 2023
Changes to the SAC Renewal Procedures were made, including the use of Aspire to track training. See the updated SAC Renewal Email here.
August 14, 2021
As of today, all SAC Coursework will only be good for two years. A credential candidate will have exactly two years between the time they complete their course(s) and the time they submit their request for visit. Should more than two years lapse, the candidate will be responsible for taking the course over again prior to submitting their request for visit. The 2022 SAC Manual will reflect this change.
June 8, 2023
New SAC Credential Renewal Procedures released. See the email that went out to all current SAC Credential holders here.
