Thu, May 01, 2025
9:00 am - 11:00 am

Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County

2300 High Ridge Road

Boynton Beach, Florida 33426

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.

Supporting Children with Distinctive Needs in OST – IN-PERSON

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 diverse needs in a spirit of compassion and acceptance.

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

Training Objectives

Participants will:

Identify the general characteristics of common developmental disabilities.
Practice using Person-First Language.
Recognize the impact of living with a sensory processing disorder.
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 SpacesApply – 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