Tue, September 30, 2025
9:00 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.

Excelling in OST Series – Part 2 – VIRTUAL

Participants are REQUIRED TO ATTEND ALL TRAININGS in the series and complete assigned homework/artifacts between trainings in the series.    

Part 1 – The Power of OST  

Part 2 – Striving for Excellence 

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 investigate 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.

Upon successful completion of this training, the participant can earn up to 4.0 clock hours (.4 CEUs) of training.  

The Power of OST- Part 1

Training Objectives  

Participants will:

Identify benefits to young people through participation in OST programs.
Recognize the role of an OST youth development professional.
Develop individual, personal, or professional development goals.

Striving for Excellence- Part 2

Training Objectives  

Participants will:

Discuss 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