New York State Network for Youth Success

NYS School-Age Credential (SAC) Pre-K Endorsement - Summer 2026
2026-06-02 18:00 - 2026-07-15 20:00 (America/New_York) | NY
Begins June 2
6:00-8:00pm
Tuesdays/Wednesdays
(June 2-July 15)

Course Description
The NYS School-Age Credential (SAC) PreK Endorsement Course is a study of competency standards that reflect best practices in Pre-K after-school programs. This Prekindergarten SAC Credential is specifically designed for individuals currently employed in school-age programs, and who have completed the NYS School Age Care (SAC) Credential, to gain additional competencies specific to facilitating a Prekindergarten afterschool program. 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, guidance, operational program management, self, social and emotional development, out of school environment, creative, physical development, and cognitive development. Current theories and trends of working with and educating Pre-K school age children will be investigated by SACC Candidates. Each topic is a minimum of 2 hours.
This endorsement serves as an additional education qualifier (or other Office recognized credential specific to the preschool developmental period) for individuals seeking to serve as Group Teachers in PreKindergarten programs operated under a NYS OCFS School-Age Child Care (SACC, 414) license. This credential will be recognized by OCFS as an education qualifier to run the PreK portion of a SAC Licensed Program.
Prerequisite: Individuals MUST have a current NYS SAC Credential.
Cost
$960+$200(non refundable deposit fee) = $1160
Deposit is not eip eligible
*** 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.
Tuesdays/Wednesdays
Link to Draft Syllabus: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KDFqXCMBYhLNaK6hsqYlwF8bm2OyuK7IAiBD1GNe0J8/edit?usp=sharing
REGISTER & MORE INFO: https://networkforyouthsuccess.org/credential/prek-endorsement/

Fall 2026 Part 1 DL SAC Credential Course (Asynchronous)
2026-08-24 - 2026-12-14 | Virtual
PART 1 (Skill Areas 8-14)
August 24, 2026 – December 14, 2026
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
$1325.00 per semester ($1,125.00 + $200 deposit fee). Individuals must take both semesters (Part 1 and Part 2).

Course Policies, Syllabus, and Full Calendar

Register and More Information Here: https://networkforyouthsuccess.org/learn-grow/credential/distance-learning/

Virtual SAC Credential Prep Course (Part 2) - Fall 2026
2026-09-23 09:30 - 2026-12-16 12:30 | NY
PART 2
Begins September 23
9:30-12:30
September 23 – December 16
Wednesdays (and some Tuesday/Thursday)

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.
Link to Syllabus: https://networkforyouthsuccess.org/nys-sac-credential-virtual-policies-2/
Register and More Information Here: https://networkforyouthsuccess.org/credential/virtualcredential/
