Prime Time Scholarship Awards are Granted to School Age Afterschool Professionals for: 

• Relevant college and/or university course work

• Local training/education opportunities that promote quality after school care and management, such as grant writing workshops, conflict resolution seminars, and training in staff management.

Prime Time offers scholarship opportunities to afterschool professionals in order to encourage their professional development.  The following is a list of some of the courses and conferences that are funded by Prime Time.  Please note:  scholarships opportunities are not limited to the courses and conferences listed below.  Prime Time encourages you to apply for any courses and/or conferences that are related to the school-age and afterschool field.  Prime Time will review your scholarship application and reserves the right to reject any application that does not meet our requirements. All applications will be considered. However, priority funding will be given to applicants who have not previously been awarded a Prime Time Professional Development Scholarship.

Palm Beach Community College course offerings and programs supported by Prime Time:

 To access the PBCC online registration link click here.

 Conferences, Institutes, Seminars, Trainings, Workshops & Other Events

Ø  Children’s Services Council Palm Beach County Trainings

On an ongoing basis Children’s Services Council hosts CPR, First Aid, Grant Writing, and other trainings helpful to those who serve in the afterschool field.

Date(s):  Ongoing                                Location:  Children’s Services Council, Boynton Beach, FL 

For more information on this event please visit:  http://www.cscpbc.org/

To register for this event go to:  http://www.cscpbc.training

Ø  National Conference on Science & Technology in Out-of-School Time

Hosted by the Coalition for Science Afterschool and Project Exploration, this conference will bring together a national cross-section of program providers, researchers, and policy-makers in the growing movement for science and technology in out-of-school time.

Date(s):  September 17-19, 2008                            Location:  Navy Pier, Chicago, IL

For more information on this event please visit:  http://www.scienceafterschoolconference.org/About.htm

To register for this event go to:  http://www.afterschoolconference.org/Science2008PrinterFriendly.htm

Ø  Everything Afterschool Seminar

Hosted by The Children’s Forum, this training covers the basic components required at all programs serving grades K-5. Date(s):  September 20, 2008           Location:  South Olive Community Center, West Palm Beach, FL

For more information on this event please visit:  http://www.thechildrensforum.com

To register for this event go to:  http://www.EverthingAfterschoolSeminar

Ø  Florida After School Alliance State Conference

Hosted by the Florida After School Alliance (FASA), this conference gives afterschool professionals an opportunity to choose from workshops that have been especially designed to cover the full spectrum of afterschool programming. 

Date(s):  September 25-27, 2008               Location:  Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, Orlando, FL

For more information on this event please visit:  www.floridaafterschool.org

To register for this event go to:  http://www.floridaafterschool.org/pdfs/2008RegistrationFINAL.pdf

Ø  Afterschool Solutions Seminar

Hosted by The Children’s Forum and sponsored in-part by The Early Learning Coalition of Northwest FL, Inc., this seminar geared toward afterschool providers will cover topics including: lesson planning for educational outcomes, activities that educate and motivate, helpful homework hints, fitness fun and sensible snacks/healthy habits.

Date(s):  October 11, 2008             Location:  Chipola College, Marianna, FL

For more information on this event please visit:  http://www.thechildrensforum.com

 To register for this event go to:  http://www.elcofnwflorida.org/index.html

Ø  The Bridge from School to Afterschool and Back: Today’s Learners, Tomorrow’s Leaders

Hosted by School’s Out Washington, this conference brings together innovative leaders dedicated to improving the effectiveness of afterschool programs in helping children and youth experience success in school and in life.

Date(s):  October 20-21, 2008       Location:  Vancouver Hilton & Conference Center, Vancouver, WA

For more information on this event please visit:  http://schoolsoutwashington.org/index.cfm

To register for this event go to:  http://www.regonline.com/Checkin.asp?EventId=602269

Ø  National Middle School Association’s 35^th Annual Conference and Exhibit

Hosted by the National Middle School Association, this conference provides professional development opportunities for administrators, teachers, and anyone whose work touches the lives of young people between the ages of 10 and 15.

Date(s):  October 30-November 1, 2008        Location:  Colorado Convention Center, Denver, CO

For more information on this event please visit:  http://www.nmsa.org/

To register for this event go to:  http://www.nmsa.org/portals/6/pdf/registration_form2008.pdf

Ø  National Community Education Association Annual Conference

Hosted by the National Community Education Association, this conference has a school age/afterschool track.  Community educators and afterschool professionals are the target audiences for this three-day conference.

Date(s):  November 5-8, 2008          Location:  Dallas, TX

For more information on this event please visit:  www.ncea.com

To register for this event go to:  http://www.ncea.com/ncea_annual_confrence.aspx

Ø  Beyond School Hours XII National Conference

Hosted by Foundations, Inc., this conference offers workshops on the latest professional development, funding, and programming strategies, as well as networking opportunities.

Date(s):  February 11–14, 2009       Location:  San Francisco Airport Hyatt Regency, Burlingame, CA

For more information on this event please visit:  www.foundationsinc.org

To register for this event go to:  http://www.foundationsinc.org/events/conference/beyond

Ø  Out-of-School Time for High School Youth Annual Conference: Focus on Practice

Hosted by Out-of School Time for High School Youth, this conference will focus on successful approaches and best practices to engage high school age youth in out-of-school time programs.

Date(s):  March 12-13, 2009       Location:  Houston, TX

For more information on this event please visit:  http://www.osths.org/index.htm

Ø  124^th AAHPERD National Convention & Exposition

This conference is hosted by the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD). More than 300 companies in the fields of health and physical education, higher education, sports manufacturing, teacher  tools, and publishing will showcase their products and services to convention attendees.

Date(s):  March 31-April 4, 2009                  Location:  Tampa Convention Center, Tampa, FL

For more information on this event please visit: http://www.aahperd.org/

Ø  2009 National AfterSchool Association Conference

This conference, sponsored by the National AfterSchool Association (NAA), will feature new events, specialized forums, informative workshops, group meetings, and networking opportunities geared for the afterschool professional.

Date(s):  April 2-4, 2009             Location:  Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, LA

For more information on this event please visit:  http://www.naaweb.org/

To register for this event go to:  http://www.regonline.com/Checkin.asp?EventId=627467

Ø  2009 National Summer Learning Conference

Hosted by the Center for Summer Learning, this conference will challenge participants to plan, implement, support and advocate for high-quality summer programming through workshops, skill-building sessions and networking opportunities.

Date(s):  April 15-17, 2009               Location:  Hyatt Regency Chicago, Chicago, IL

For more information on this event please visit:  http://www.summerlearning.org/index.php

Ø  Closing the Achievement Gap: Linking Families, Schools, and Communities

Hosted by the Harvard Graduate School of Education, this institute brings together school, district, and community leaders as they explore a complementary learning approach that forges connections among schools, families, out-of-school time programs, early childhood programs, community organizations, and other agencies and institutions.

Date(s):  Spring 2009          Location:  Harvard Graduate School of Education, MA

For more information on this event please visit:  http://www.gse.harvard.edu/~ppe/index.html

To register for this event go to:  http://www.gse.harvard.edu/~ppe/k12/programs/cag.html

 Please note that applications received after the deadline will not be processed.