Fri, April 04, 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.

Inspire and Grow: Tools for Youth Development – VIRTUAL

This dynamic training is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and tools needed to foster positive youth development in out-of-school time settings. You will gain an understanding of the core principles of youth development and how they apply to you work in the out-of-school time field. You will also learn how to effectively utilize a web-based resource to create plans that engage youth in developmentally appropriate activities that promote their growth and well-being. By the end of the training, you will leave with practical ways to actively support youth aligned to best practices in youth development that will enhance their engagement, learning, and personal development.

Upon successful completion of this training, the participant will earn 2.0 clock hours (.2 CEUs) of training.

Training Objectives

Participants will:

Explain the tenets of positive youth development as it relates to out-of-school time.
Utilize a web-based resource to develop a plan to actively engage youth in developmentally appropriate activities.
Discover research-based strategies to effectively facilitate learning experiences for youth.

Core Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies Addressed (CKSCs):

Learning Environments and Curriculum

Physical Environments and Activities

Identify – A. Recognizes the importance of creating a developmentally and culturally responsive learning environment and following a curriculum.

Apply – D. Creates engaging, physically, emotionally safe, and inclusive environment to encourage play, exploration, and learning across developmental domains.

Physical, Social/Emotional, and Cognitive Development

Apply – D. Incorporates activities promoting cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development.

Apply – E. Is responsive and encourages learning through questions, active listening, problem-solving activities, and conversations.

Apply – I. Uses contextualized teaching strategies to provide children and youth multiple entry points to an activity based on their current knowledge and abilities.

Creative Expression

Apply – A. Incorporates activities promoting creative development.

Apply – C. Encourages children and youth to try new activities.

Apply – D. Provides equipment and materials for use in a variety of ways to encourage imagination and creativity.

Primary QIS Scales Addressed:

II. Supportive Environment

II-J. Active Learning

IV. Engaging Environment

IV-O. Furthering Learning