Thu, October 09, 2025
9:00 am - 11:00 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.

Expanding Youth-Adult Partnerships – Part One – IN-PERSON

This cohort is a “hybrid” learning experience. By registering for this series, you are committing to attending all training sessions both in-person and virtual.   

Participants are REQUIRED TO ATTEND ALL TRAININGS in the series, participate in an observation and coaching session to help guide and support implementation at their program site and submit assignments in between trainings.

***Please note: Only after-school practitioners working with middle school, high school, or fifth grade elementary youth should register for this training.

The goal of the Expanding Youth-Adult Partnerships (EYAP) Training series is to equip Out-of-School Time practitioners working with teens in Palm Beach County with the skills and knowledge they need to create an environment that fosters positive relationships, leadership and belonging with young people. Practitioners will learn how to work effectively alongside teens while helping them to develop confidence and agency to positively impact their communities. By using a cohort model, learners in the training series will foster a community of practice where they will glean insight from each other and build connections with other educators in the field.

Upon successful completion of this training series and follow-up assignment(s), participants may earn up to 20 clock hours (2 CEUs) of training.

Training schedule is hybrid with four (4) in-person sessions.  

Part 1 – Know Your Why: Thursday, October 9, 2025 **IN PERSON** 

Part 2 – Getting Started: Thursday, October 23, 2025

Part 3 – Core Components: Thursday, November 6, 2025 **IN PERSON** 

Part 4 – Finding Clarity: Thursday, November 20, 2025 **IN PERSON** 

Part 5 – Focus for Success: Thursday, December 4, 2025

Part 6 – Looking Forward: Thursday, December 11, 2025 **IN PERSON** 

**A 30-minute Virtual Orientation will be held on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at 9:00 a.m.

Know Your Why: Part 1

Training Objectives

Participants will:

Explain the importance of healthy youth-adult partnerships.
Describe the expectations and requirements for successful completion of this training series.

Getting Started: Part 2

Training Objectives

Participants will:

Name the step-by-step process of developing a teen advisory council.
Participants will create and discuss real-world examples of authentic decision-making as the first domain of the Youth-Adult Partnerships rubric.

Core Components: Part 3

Training Objectives

Participants will:

Identify the three core components of an effective youth-adult partnership.

Finding Clarity: Part 4

Training Objectives

Participants will:

Practice developing a teen program mission statement.

Focus for Success: Part 5

Training Objectives

Participants will:

Examine the teen program year cycle and reflect on its importance.

Looking Forward: Part 6

Training Objectives

Participants will:

Review their cohort journey and demonstrate best practices with fellow cohort members.

Core Knowledge, Skills and Competencies Addressed (CKSCs): 

Learning Environments and Curriculum

Physical Environment and Activities

Apply – I. Collaborates with others to maximize opportunities for children and youth.

Relationships and Interactions with Children and Youth

Enhancing Group Experiences

Identify – B. Understands the importance of organization and flexibility when working with groups of children and youth.

Apply – C. Plans and guides group activities to teach children and youth cooperation and collaboration.

Youth Engagement, Voice, and Choice

Apply – C. Works with young people to create an environment that offers various opportunities for youth leadership and input.

Apply – D. Promotes and supports child-initiated and youth-led planning and learning.

Primary QIS Scales Addressed: 

II. Supportive Environment

II-H. Scaffolding Learning

III. Interactive Environment

III-M. Promoting Responsibility and Leadership