New York State Network for Youth Success

NYSNYS Webinar Recordings
2025-08-01 - 2030-08-01 | Virtual
The Network for Youth Success and its partners host webinars on valuable topics for those interested in afterschool, summer, and expanded learning opportunities. Recordings of select past webinars are available free, on demand here.

Virtual SAC Credential Prep Course (Part 1) - Spring/Summer 2026
2026-04-01 09:30 - 2026-07-15 12:30 (America/New_York)
Begins April 1
9:30-12:30
April 1, 2026-July 1, 2026
Wednesdays (mostly)

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
$1,450.00* 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.
Wednesdays, 9:30-12:30
Link to Syllabus: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KDFqXCMBYhLNaK6hsqYlwF8bm2OyuK7IAiBD1GNe0J8/edit?usp=sharing
REGISTER HERE: https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/NewYorkStateNetworkforYou/Virtual.html
