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About the Symposium

#AfterschoolSYM2026  

On May 8, 2026, out-of-school time (OST) professionals are invited to attend Prime Time's annual Afterschool Symposium.  Prime Time hosts its Afterschool Symposium every year to celebrate the exemplary efforts of our local OST practitioners while offering professional development workshops that deliver the tools to Light the Way Forward. The theme for Prime Time’s Afterschool Symposium is: "Lighting the Way: 25 Years of Afterschool Excellence." Our theme represents an opportunity to focus on honoring the legacy, dedication, innovation, impact, inspiration and progress of the OST field while charting a course for the future.  

Together, we will celebrate the remarkable progress made over the past quarter-century and spark new ideas to ensure that afterschool and summer programs continue to serve as beacons of creativity, providing access to positive youth development practice and growth opportunities for generations to come. 

Out-of-school time (OST) programs support children and youth before school, after school, over the summer, on weekends and during seasonal breaks. 

 

Schedule

Location

Friday, May 8, 2026

7:30 a.m. - Check-In

8:00 a.m. - Welcome & Professional Development Recognition Ceremony

9:15 a.m. - Professional Development Workshops - Block I

10:25 a.m. - Professional Development Workshops - Block II

11:30 a.m. - Advancing Afterschool Awards and Lighting the Way: 25 Years of Afterschool Excellence Panel

IMPORTANT: Professionals who work in youth-serving organizations within Palm Beach and Martin counties are given priority for registration.

If you do not meet this requirement, your registration has been placed on a waitlist. Should any spots become available by May 1, you will be notified promptly. A registration fee will apply to individuals outside of Palm Beach and Martin counties.

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West Palm Beach Marriott

1001 Okeechobee Blvd

West Palm Beach, FL 33401

Meet Our Emcee

Tevin Ali

Tevin Ali is a nationally acclaimed, award-winning motivational speaker, author, and the dynamic founder of Talk With Tevin LLC. With an inspiring message rooted in resilience, leadership, and personal transformation, Tevin has empowered thousands of students and professionals across the country helping them overcome adversity, unlock their inner potential, and pursue their personal missions with purpose.

A captivating presence on stage and beyond, Tevin has spoken at colleges, organizations, and schools nationwide, leaving lasting impact through his signature blend of authenticity, energy, and actionable wisdom. He is also a 2X Amazon #1 best-selling and award-winning author of Forging Your Inner Diamond and the empowering children's book Ambitious Archie.

Tevin holds a Master’s degree from the Johns Hopkins University and a Bachelor’s degree from Florida Atlantic University. His outstanding leadership and unwavering commitment to uplifting others have earned him national recognition, including features in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, iHeart Radio, the USA Today Network, U.S. News & World Report, The American Book Fest and the national television Telly Awards.

Beyond the stage and the page, Tevin continues making a difference serving as one of the Board of Directors for the South Florida Fair, where he helps shape impactful experiences for the community and our youth. Tevin shares his journey and work on TalkwithTevin.com.

Workshops

Prime Time Palm Beach County invites you to join the 2026 Afterschool Symposium, a celebration of 25 years of dedication, innovation and impact in the out-of-school time (OST) field. This year’s theme, “Lighting the Way,” honors the legacy of OST programs while inspiring bold new ideas for the future.

The symposium will showcase practice-ready workshops that center youth experience and measurable outcomes, offering actionable strategies for afterschool, summer and expanded learning programs.

Content Priorities Include:

  • Legacy and Impact: Reflecting on the field’s evolution and achievements over 25 years.
  • The Power of Partnerships: Showcasing collaborations that sustain and grow OST programs.
  • Wellness and Healing-Centered Practice: Supporting the mental health and wellbeing of youth and staff.
  • Innovation and Bright Ideas: Highlighting creative, youth-centered learning approaches.
  • The Next 25 Years: Exploring the future of OST with youth leadership, technology and sustainability.

This milestone event is a call to educators, leaders, and advocates to both celebrate and innovate ensuring OST programs remain beacons of growth, creativity and opportunity for generations to come.

Deadline: Friday, January 30, 2026

Advancing Afterschool Awards 2026

The Advancing Afterschool Awards honors exemplary individuals for their work in the field of afterschool. Recipients will be recognized for their commitment to quality standards, dedication to the children and contributions to the afterschool field at Prime Time Palm Beach County’s Afterschool Symposium. This is a peer nominated award ceremony.

Stay tuned, as nomination form will be released soon!

Thank you to our partners for making this event possible.

Partners

Children's Services Council of Palm Beach County

The Frederick A Deluca Foundation

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Have questions?

Contact Paola Cedeno, Event Manager, Prime Time Palm Beach County
Email: pcedeno@primetimepbc.org
Phone: 561-732-8066