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Ebony Grace

Ebony Grace

CEO of NJSACC, New Jersey's Afterschool and Out-of-School Time Professional Network

Aug 12, 2026

8:37
So how does an after-school program know what they need in terms of whether it's math-based or science-based or a particular curriculum? Are there standards that everybody says will sign me up for this program?
8:51
Well, it depends on the funding that they receive for the program.
8:54
So if it's a 21st Century Community Learning Center funded program, excuse me, They are a very rigorous program that's required to have a theme.
9:03
So they have four themes that they have to follow, whether that be STEM or STEAM, college and career awareness, visual and performing arts, or college and career exploration.
9:12
And so they have to build their program around that particular theme, but they are required to have academic remediation and enrichment.
9:19
And so a lot of these programs have relationships with the school district and with the teachers that are working with the youth throughout the school day.
9:25
So they can find out from the teachers what the youth really need assistance in.

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44:52
What other things would you like to do in your career running NJ SACS?

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