NYS TARC Newsletter—November 2025
- NYS 21CCLC TARC
- Oct 19
- 7 min read
Updated: Oct 24
Jump to section: NYSED News/Updates
The RoS TARC team is excited to welcome new program specialists, Leslyn Walters and Aubrey Roefs! 🎉
Please check our website soon to learn more.Â
Important Reminders from the NEW '25-'26 21st CCLC Timeline:
Attend/participate in Lights on Afterschool, the nationwide event organized by The Afterschool Alliance to celebrate afterschool programs and call attention to their value. October 23, 2025.
Local Evaluators: Complete 24-25 Annual Evaluation Report (AER; MS Word Document) and accompanying Evaluation Plan & Results Tables (MS Excel Workbook)Â and send to the Program Director and NYSED via EMSC21CCLCSTCCLC@NYSED.GOVÂ by October 31. Obtain student outcome data from districts as needed for local objectives.
Convene 2nd Advisory Board Meeting. Include all stakeholders. Topics might include review of initial program implementation efforts, enrollment/participation, family engagement plans/activities, staff development plans, internal improvement cycle/QSA process.
Participate in the 1st Evaluator’s Site Visit, conducted by the Local Program Evaluator. This is an opportunity to open the program to the observation of the partnering evaluator, collaborate to track progress indicators, and to receive valuable, actionable feedback about program implementation. Summary findings from this visit can inform the continuous improvement cycle and communicate progress updates to staff and stakeholders.Â
Update the Evaluation Plan and Logic Model/Theory of Change, see SMV indicator H-3, as needed.
Enter program fall 2025 participation and activity data into AS21Â by December 31, 2025.
Conduct required, Internal Review/Check-In of Program Service Delivery. This is the opportunity for Program Leaders to observe their staff using a formalized process/protocol while staff are delivering programming to participants; they review the implementation of activities as designed/planned, the performance of staff, and the levels of engagement/targeted responses from participants. This provides valuable formative feedback to integrate into the internal improvement cycle. Additional information about this requirement and the Program Activity Implementation Review (PAIR) is in the Site Monitoring Visit Tool (SMV), Indicator D-2.
 Afterschool21 Guidance
October 9th training session: https://share.vidyard.com/watch/q4WdF4SvsSS52HNni1ajRG
Afterschool 21 quick start guide: https://www.nysed.gov/sites/default/files/programs/student-support-services/as21-quick-start-guide.pdf
Reach out to your Technical Assistance Resource Center with any questions.
PD/Events
Non-required PD facilitated by the NYS Network for Youth Success:
Group Games for Physical Development
Asynchronous Distance Learning
Instructor: Timothy Fowler
Learn how to promote physical development in your school-age program, no matter what space you have available. This course features the different types of activities that get children moving, and guidance on how to facilitate those activities. The goal of this course is to prepare you, as an adult in the program, to create opportunities for young people to move their bodies and develop skills and physical health. The objectives of this course are:
Identify games and activities that promote physical development, movement, and play, and
Examine how movement and physical development can be incorporated across the curriculum, schedule, and environment.
This course can be taken at your own pace, so you can learn at a speed that works for you. The classroom folder contains handouts and references to assist your learning. Complete all the sections and successfully pass the quiz at the end in order to receive credit.
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You will have four weeks from registration to finish all of the content, if you want to earn OCFS training credit. This course will count for 1.5 hours of training in the following areas: CBK 4 and OCFS 3.
$15.00
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Social-Emotional Learning
Asynchronous Distance Learning
Instructor: Timothy Fowler
What is Social-Emotional Learning, and how do school-age programs promote it?This course will introduce you to the concept of Social-Emotional Learning (SEL). You will learn the history behind this approach, including the research and evidence that supports SEL.The goal of this course is to explore SEL and apply it in youth settings, including school-age child care, youth centers, summer camps, and classrooms. You will assess your own skill in SEL and review resources and activities that you can bring into your work with youth.The objectives of this course are to:
Identity key elements of social-emotional learning
Determine applications of SEL in youth programming
Assess one’s own development in social-emotional learning
This course can be taken at your own pace, so you can learn at a speed that works for you. The classroom folder contains handouts and references to assist your learning.You will have four weeks from registration to finish all of the content, if you want to earn OCFS training credit. Complete all the sections and successfully pass the quiz at the end in order to receive credit.This session will count for 2.5 hours in the following training areas: CBK 4 and OCFS 3.
$25.00
NYS School-Age Care (SAC) Credential Part 1
Virtual Live
January 28 - April 23
Thursdays 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Looking to build the knowledge and skills needed to effectively run a School-Age Care (SAC) program? The SAC Credential provides a structured opportunity for professionals to reflect on their practice using 14 key skill areas, including professionalism, safety, and child development. What to Expect:Â
Engaging Virtual Courses – Live instruction featuring lectures, discussions, activities, and multimedia
Flexible Learning – Complete Part 1 and Part 2 in any order and in a format that fits your schedule
Practical Application – Gain real-world skills to enhance your leadership and program quality
Cost: $1,450 per semester (Homework Helper, Advisement & Endorsement not included.)A non-refundable deposit fee of $200.00 is required to secure your enrollment in the course. This deposit is not applied toward the total course tuition. Full tuition ($1450.00) must be paid in full by the start of the course to maintain your spot in the program. EIP funding cannot be used for the deposit fee.Â
NYS School-Age Care (SAC) Credential - Part 2
Asynchronous Distance Learning
Instructor: Carla Stough Huffman
January 5 - April 27, 2026
Ready to deepen your knowledge and strengthen your leadership in School-Age Care (SAC)?
The SAC Credential offers a flexible, distance learning experience designed for professionals looking to build skills across 14 key competency areas - such as professionalism, safety, and child development - while reflecting on and enhancing their practice.What to Expect:Â
Interactive Online Learning – Courses are delivered through Google Classroom, featuring recorded lessons, interactive assignments, discussions, and supplemental resources
Flexible Structure – Complete Part 1 and Part 2 in any order and at a pace that works with your schedule
Hands-On Application – Apply what you learn directly to your role, with tools and strategies that elevate program quality and leadership skills.
Cost: $1,325 per semester (Homework Helper, Advisement & Endorsement not included.)A non-refundable deposit fee of $200.00 is required to secure your enrollment in the course. This deposit is not applied toward the total course tuition. Full tuition ($1,325.00) must be paid in full by the start of the course to maintain your spot in the program. EIP funding cannot be used for the deposit fee.Â
On-Going Offering: Self-Paced Professional Development on Change Up Learning
We're happy to remind you that 21C subgrantees have access to a number of free, self-paced courses through our partnership with Change Up Learning! Each course takes approximately 1-1.5 hours to complete, offers a Certificate of Completion (with SACC credits), and features resources you can utilize at your site.
As you wrap up programming in the next few weeks and prepare to kick off a new year, consider exploring the topics below to support your youth development efforts.
Gain tools to build design intentional activity plans: OST Alignment – Curriculum + Lesson Plans  (includes a customizable lesson plan template - preview here!)
Level up academic engagement and STEM activities: OST Alignment - Academics or Educational and Fun Project-Based Learning
Learn ways to promote positive engagement and navigate challenging behaviors:Â Positive Behavior Management
Get started today!
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Resources
RoS Fall conference materials
Afterschool Meals Area Eligibility Update
CACFP provides reimbursement funding for healthy food. Approved programs buy and serve healthy meals and/or snacks, keep track of what they serve, then request reimbursement on a monthly basis.
Programs also benefit from free training and resources to support their efforts to provide quality nutrition.See if your program falls in an eligible area. The eligibility map was updated in March 2025.Â
Legislative Briefing on Afterschool Recap
On October 6th, the Network held a virtual legislative briefing on afterschool. Following remarks by Alli Lidie, we were joined by the chairs of the Senate and Assembly Children & Families Committees-- Senator Jabari Brisport and Assemblyman Andy Hevesi.
Our policy consultant, Jenn O'Connor, ran through slides detailing the history of the LEAPS/BOOST programs, funding challenges (including at the federal level), and our budget request for FY2026-27. Ramon Peguero, President & CEO of the Committee for Hispanic Children & Families personalized our budget ask by talking about the families these programs serve.
We are grateful to the more than 80 attendees for their attention and support, including Assembly Members Chandler-Waterman, Chang, Mitaynes, Jensen, and Maher and Senators Gounardes and Hunter, as well as staff from many additional Senate and Assembly offices.
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Program Spotlights
Photos from the RoS Fall Conference
Thank you to our presenters and attendees!
Photos from the NYC Fall Conference
Thank you to our presenters and attendees!
Choose Your Future Night and Hands-On Creativity at William Cullen Bryant High School
Global Kids at William Cullen Bryant High School hosted a table at the school’s Choose Your Future Night, in collaboration with the College and Career Team. The event welcomed over 100 students and more than 50 families. Representatives from CUNY, SUNY, private colleges, trade schools, law enforcement, and civil service agencies attended to share valuable information about college and career pathways available to our students.
On October 10th, Global Kids lunch club students enjoyed a creative painting activity where they designed their own tote bags and T-shirts. It was a wonderful opportunity to relax, unwind from academics, and engage in a fun, hands-on recreational experience. Go Owls!
 Evaluators' Corner
Reminder:Â
Please complete the post-conference survey for NYC Fall conference.