New York State Network for Youth Success

Fall Part 1 DL SAC Credential Course (Asynchronous)
2025-08-25 08:00 - 2025-12-20 17:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
PART 1 (Skill Areas 1-7)
August 25-December 25, 2025
Instructor: Carla Stough Huffman

Seeking a path to fulfill the educational prerequisites for a site director role in a school-age program?
Interested in expanding your skill set and preparing for leadership opportunities?
Explore our SAC Credential Courses—a perfect fit for your goals!

Cost
$1,125.00 per semester. Individuals must take both semesters (Part 1 and Part 2)

Course Policies, Syllabus, and Full Calendar

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Health and Safety
2025-09-17 18:30 - 2025-10-02 21:30 | Virtual
Program directors play a vital role in hiring, training, and supporting staff to ensure a safe and healthy environment for children. This course will guide directors in reviewing and strengthening their program’s health and safety policies and procedures to align with high-quality standards.
Participants will benefit most by bringing a copy of their current policies and procedures to each session.
📌 Workshop Schedule:
Wednesday, September 17
Thursday, September 18
Wednesday, September 24
Thursday, September 25
Wednesday, October 1
Thursday, October 2
Please note: This is a six-day course. Attendance at all sessions is required.
Instructor: Diane Shirley
Cost: $350.00
To enroll in any health and safety course, participants must make payment (using the link policies link) AND register (using the registration link for the appropriate date). Registration is not complete until both parts have been completed.
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Complete Registration for Fall Course Here

Virtual SAC Credential Prep Course (Part 2) - Fall 2025
2025-09-18 09:00 - 2025-12-18 12:00
Begins September 18
9:00am -12:00pm
(September 18-December 18, 2025)

Course Description
The School Age Care Credential Course is an in-depth study of competency standards that reflect best practices in after-school programs. This course is specifically designed for individuals currently employed in school age child care programs, who serve children ages 5 to 13 years old. Competency standards demonstrating the ability to nurture children’s physical, social, emotional and intellectual growth will be explored. Major topics include maintaining a safe, healthy learning environment, child development, challenging behaviors, observing and recording, working with families, curriculum development, operational program management, communication, and professionalism. Current theories and trends of working with and educating school age children will be investigated by SACC Candidates. Part 1 covers skill areas 1-7, and Part 2 covers skill areas 8-14.
Cost
$1,250.00* per semester. (Two semesters are required)
*** Advisement, Assessment (Endorsement), books and required NYSNYS membership fees are not included.
Method of Instruction
Virtual – Live-Instructor. Class sessions will include lectures, cooperative learning opportunities, whole group discussions, group activities, observations, and use of audio-visual materials. Note: Google Classroom may be used to support learning. All candidates will need a Gmail account and Google Drive with storage to participate.
Thursdays, 9:00am-12:00pm
Link to Syllabus: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GiiDoDTXFGOvP0fdX2sKSiPthHYH1oDi/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=114873195781914342631&rtpof=true&sd=true
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