The Martin County Out-of-school Time Quality Improvement Initiative supports out-of-school time (OST) programs, funded by the Children's Services Council of Martin County with ongoing quality coaching, onsite training, mentoring of youth development strategies and professional development. OST programs support children and youth before school, after school, summer, weekends and during seasonal breaks.
A seal that indicates that the program is committed to offering high quality programing and that the program is a participant of the Quality Improvement Initiative.
Training Opportunities
Excelling In OST - VIRTUAL
February 20, 2025
9:00 a.m .- 11:00 a.m.
Are you new to Out-of-School Time? If so, this training is for you! Excelling in OST is a training designed for new Out-of-School Time (OST) professionals in their first to second year of service. Excelling in OST is an introduction into the profession, explores the impact of OST professionals on youth development and the critical role they play in the community. Participants will explore how to excel in the OST profession and develop personal commitments to ethical conduct as they carry out their responsibilities. Participants will leave with resources to grow professionally and take the next step to truly excel in OST.
Training Objectives
Participants will:
- Gain an understanding of the OST profession.
- Identify benefits to young people through participation in OST programs.
- Understand how to maintain ethically sound conduct in the OST field.
- Develop individual, personal, or professional development goals.
Core Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies Addressed (CKSCs):
Learning Environments and Curriculum
Physical Environments and Curriculum
Identify - B. Understands how children and youth learn through relationships, activities, play and other experiences.
Apply - Shows warmth, caring, and respect for children, youth, and other as individuals.
Professional Development and Leadership
Responsibility and Commitment:
Apply - A. Demonstrates the ability to work effectively with others.
Ongoing Professional Growth:
Identify - B. Values ongoing self-reflection, self-assessment, and problem-solving strategies to promote professional growth.
Apply - B. Develops and implements a professional development plan.
Leadership and Advocacy:
Apply - C. Advocates for self and others.
Primary QIS Scales Addressed:
I. Safe Environment
I-E. Creating Safe Spaces
II. Supportive Environment
II-I. Fostering a Growth Mindset
III. Positive and Inclusive Environment
III-K. Sense of Belonging
IV. Engaging Environment
IV-P. Supporting Young People Interests
Supporting Children with Diverse Needs in OST - IN PERSON
February 22, 2025
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Out-of-school time spaces are an important setting for young people with a range of needs and abilities to build community and a culture of acceptance. This introductory training will help you to create an environment in your out-of-school time program that better meets the needs of children with different abilities. Through practical activities, reflective conversation and hands-on practice, you will learn how to adapt and fine-tune program experiences to appropriately involve and support children with special needs in a spirit of compassion and acceptance.
Training Objectives
Participants will:
- Identify the general characteristics of common developmental disabilities.
- Practice using People First Language.
- Recognize the impact of living with a sensory regulation disability.
- Demonstrate how to adapt OST activities to strengthen inclusivity.
Core Knowledge, Skills and Competencies Addressed (CKSCs):
Learning Environments and Curriculum
Physical Environment and Activities
Apply - G. Creates environments and experiences to value, affirm, and respect diverse needs, abilities, experiences, and backgrounds.
Physical, Social/Emotional, and Cognitive Development
Apply - F. Adapts cognitive and physical activities and interactions to support diverse needs, abilities, and interests.
Relationships and Interactions with Children and Youth
Individual Child/Youth Guidance
Identify - B. Is aware of factors that may impact behavior.
Equity and Inclusion
Equity and Antiracism Program and Leadership Practices
Apply - C. Uses people-first language and avoids labeling children, youth, and adults by their identity.
Inclusive and Accessible Physical and Social Spaces
Apply - A. Creates an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment for all.
Apply - E. Creates activity accommodations for children and youth who require them and/or would benefit from them.
Primary QIS Scales Addressed:
I.Safe Environment
I-E: Creating Safe Spaces
III. Interactive Environment
III-K: Sense of Belonging
Training Testimonial
After Reframing Behavior Management training concluded on October 19, 2022, including 45 attendees, Prime Time professional development manager asked what their take-away was from the three-hour session.
Hear from Candice Delions from the Boys & Girls Clubs Martin County - Bill and Barbara Whitman Branch in the video below.
Q&A
Q: Are programs in Martin County offered incentives and scholarships?
A: Not at this time.
Q: Who is the point-of-contact for this Initiative?
A: Lynn Stanavitch, Prime Time Quality Improvement Initiative Project Manager. Her contact information is located on the right.
Q: Can we attend events and trainings offered by Prime Time in Palm Beach County?
A: Not at this time. Please register for the trainings that are offered on this webpage.
More Information
Contact
DANIEL HUDSPETH
Quality Improvement Initiative Project Manager
561-327-4171 ext. 131
dhudspeth@primetimepbc.org
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