Thu, January 16, 2025
9:30 am - 10:30 am

OST Registry

It was a great experience, I learned a lot. It gave me the opportunity to see some areas where I need to work to better my leadership and my program!

Lorena D
Afterschool Professional

Disclosure of Proprietary Interest Policy

Prime Time Palm Beach County, Inc.’s Training Instructors

All facilitators of Prime Time’s Professional Development trainings are full-time staff working for the organization. Prime Time does not currently, but may in the future, employ independent contractors to design or deliver continuing education or trainings.

Prime Time Palm Beach County, Inc. Materials

All products, instruments, devices or materials used in Prime Time’s Professional Development trainings are the property of Prime Time Palm Beach County, Inc., therefore there are no product promotions or endorsements during learning events. Prime Time does not sell products or services and therefore there are no royalties or profits gained.

Disclosure of Proprietary Interest

If in the future, any of Prime Time’s facilitators have a proprietary interest in products, instruments, devices or materials used in training, these interests must be divulged in writing and proof of this disclosure must be evident in marketing and learning materials for the specific training event. No instructor may receive any share of the royalties or profits from the product promotion or endorsement. Prime Time Palm Beach County does not support, condone, or encourage working with instructors who may have a commercial interest in any products or services mentioned during the course of a training event.

The director of Professional Development is responsible for approving all training content and materials. Should the training reference a specific product, material, instrument, or service, the director or Professional Development is accountable for ensuring that the instructor either has no proprietary interest or makes a full disclosure. Prime Time Palm Beach County, Inc. reserves the right to dismiss any trainer who fails to make a full disclosure regarding proprietary interest with regards to any aspect of a training event.

In the unlikely event that a trainer does have proprietary interests and is still contracted to conduct a training or workshop, this information will be communicated to prospective participants prior to the start of the program through Prime Time’s website and registration forms.

Connecting the DOTS: Building Positive Team Culture – VIRTUAL

One idea, one hour. Learn key skills and practical principles in 60 minutes.

Connecting the DOTS (Directors Only Training Space) provides targeted training and support to new and seasoned directors and assistant directors in the OST field. These quarterly training sessions will touch on leadership techniques and tips that will help directors expand their impact in support of best practices for their programs for quality programming, staff development, and personal leadership growth.

This training is focused on strategies for building a positive team environment and improving staff engagement by Strengthening program culture. Staff who feel connected to their team’s culture are 55% less likely to be actively looking for another job. Drop in for this 60-minute session to connect with other Directors to collaborate and learn how you can create a positive environment for staff in your program.

Upon successful completion of this training, the participant will earn 1 clock hour (.1 CEUs) of training.

Please note: This management level training’s intended audience is for directors, managers, and those who are tasked with providing coaching supports/observations to front line practitioners.  

Training Objectives

Participants will:

Comprehend key principles for building a positive culture in your program.
Identify strategies to support engagement and teamwork with your staff.

Core Knowledge, Skills and Competencies Addressed (CKSCs):

Program Planning and Development

Human Resource Management

Identify – B. Understands the importance of collaboration and teamwork.

Apply – B. Collaborates and incorporates the principles of teamwork into interactions with others.

Apply – F. Provides leadership and vision for staff and volunteers.

Professional Development and Leadership

Responsibility and Commitment

Apply – C. Demonstrates the ability to work effectively with others.

Professional Development and Leadership

Ongoing Professional Development

Apply – D. Engages in continuous, collaborative professional development for the benefit of self and others.

Amplify – C. Supports others development and implementation of professional development plans

Primary QIS Scales Addressed: 

I. Safe Environment  

I-E. Creating Safe Spaces

I-E-1. Foster positive climate

I-E-2. Convey warmth and respect

I-E-3. Provide support for safe space

I-E-6. Show active inclusion

III. Interactive Environment 

III-K. Sense of Belonging

III-K.2. Inclusive relationships

III-N. Cultivating Empathy

III.N.2. Encourage understanding other’s emotions

III.N.4. Support valuing of differences.