Training Opportunities

The goal of Prime Time Palm Beach County’s Professional Development Department is to empower out-of-school time (OST) practitioners to create safe, supportive and welcoming environments, encourage positive social interactions and engage youth through providing them with professional development trainings, incentives and scholarships for continuing education to gain certificates and degrees. Prime Time works towards this goal by supporting the development, administration and delivery of professional development trainings serving afterschool practitioners, assistant directors, directors and other staff. In addition, Prime Time offers career advising to help practitioners navigate credit or non-credit pathways at Palm Beach State College, as well as scholarships and incentives as they progress.

The mission of Prime Time’s Professional Development Department is to develop and deliver the highest quality continuing education professional development trainings to out-of-school time staff.

All trainings offered by Prime Time Palm Beach County are completely voluntary.

Prime Time is happy to announce the availability of language translation support during virtual Zoom trainings via captions (also called subtitles).

Zoom translated captions enable users to have the speech in a meeting or webinar automatically translated in real-time to captions in another language. For example, if a meeting participant is speaking in English, other participants can view captions in Spanish, French, Japanese, etc.

You can request support with enabling these captions during virtual trainings.

PRIME TIME OFFERS CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS
The International Association for Continuing Education and Training certifies that Prime Time Palm Beach County, Inc. has complied with the ANSI/IACET Standard, which is recognized internationally as a standard of excellence in instructional practices and is authorized to issue the IACET CEU.

Contact

KATHERINE GOPIE

Director of Professional Development 

561-600-9525
kgopie@primetimepbc.org

Training Information

Professional Development Themes and Offerings

Prime Time continues to be committed to supporting you through high quality professional development experiences. Prime Time’s newly designed training calendar now provides professional learning targeted to address specific needs that may arise as you progress through the regular school year and into your summer programming. These can be found in the calendar's tabs.

Site Based Trainings

We will come to you! Before making a request, please review our list of already scheduled online and in-person training sessions. If your desired training is offered on the main calendar, encourage all your staff to attend. If you would like our professional development specialists to come to your program site and provide a specialized learning experience, program directors can choose from our catalog of learning progressions or a training series.

Regional Trainings

Regional trainings are monthly in-person trainings hosted at a specific program site in Pam Beach County. A list of training themes has been chosen to enhance experiential and participatory learning, such as Managing Emotions, Cultivating Empathy, Power of the Arts, Growth Mindset, and more.

 

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Resiliency and Life Skills Basics Onboarding - SELF-PACED
09/02/2025 - 09/08/2025    
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What do Resiliency and Life Skills really mean? In this self-paced virtual training, participants will be able to develop a foundational understanding of resiliency and [...]
Integrating Signature Practices in OST Activities - VIRTUAL
09/02/2025    
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Wondering how to make real and tangible social and emotional connections in a variety of settings? This training offers simple and effective strategies to integrate [...]
Connecting the DOTS: The Welcoming Workplace - VIRTUAL
09/02/2025    
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Please note: Only directors, managers and those who are tasked with providing coaching support/observations to frontline practitioners should register for this management level training.  One [...]
Structure and Clear Limits - VIRTUAL
09/04/2025    
9:00 am - 11:00 am
How do you prevent chaos in an afterschool environment without stifling the positive energy of youth? Youth need structure and clear limits in order to [...]
Middle School Fundamentals - IN-PERSON
***Please note: Only after-school practitioners working with middle school, high school or fifth grade elementary youth should register for this training.   Set your programming year [...]
Prime Time Out-of-School Time Registry Orientation - VIRTUAL
09/04/2025    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
The Prime Time Out-of-School Time (OST) Registry is an information system that collects, organizes and displays employment history, educational successes and professional development information in [...]
Well-being and STEAM: Perfect Together - VIRTUAL
09/09/2025    
9:00 am - 11:00 am
https://youtu.be/TR8zSTnp6oM?si=Bf-HFVU1zby8CpWC Please note: This training is intended for participants who have completed Prime Time’s STEAM or Well-being and Life Skills training cohorts. Relating in a [...]
Building a Positive Community with Teens - Part One - VIRTUAL
09/11/2025    
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Participants are REQUIRED TO ATTEND ALL TRAININGS in the series and create and try out tailored activities in between trainings. Part 1 - Building Positive Community [...]
Building Community - VIRTUAL
09/11/2025    
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Do you know what it takes to build an emotionally and physically safe space for youth? Building an emotionally safe community of peers and adults [...]
Tag! You're it! Sea Turtle Conservation - IN-PERSON
09/12/2025    
9:00 am - 10:30 am
This training is an In-Person learning experience and requires you to attend at a physical location.    Palm Beach County is considered a ‘Sea Turtle Capital’, [...]
Excelling in OST Series - Part 1 - VIRTUAL
09/16/2025    
9:00 am - 10:30 am
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    [...]
Prime Time Out-of-School Time Registry Orientation - VIRTUAL
09/16/2025    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
The Prime Time Out-of-School Time (OST) Registry is an information system that collects, organizes and displays employment history, educational successes and professional development information in [...]
Learning Lab: Free Degree and Financial Incentives - VIRTUAL
09/17/2025    
9:00 am - 10:30 am
Do you want to learn more about youth development scholarships and financial incentives available to you, and apply for them right on the spot? This [...]
The Magic of Inquiry Based Learning - VIRTUAL
09/17/2025    
9:00 am - 10:30 am
Foster the love of learning in OST! The Magic of Inquiry Based Learning training shows you how to deliver fun STEAM (Science, Technology, Arts, Engineering [...]
Building a Positive Community with Teens - Part Two - VIRTUAL
09/18/2025    
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Participants are REQUIRED TO ATTEND ALL TRAININGS in the series and create and try out tailored activities in between trainings. Part 1 - Building Positive Community [...]
Walking in Purpose  - VIRTUAL
09/18/2025    
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Do you know what your purpose is in the out-of-school time space? Would you like to be more comfortable trying new things and finding your [...]
Supporting Children with Distinctive Needs in OST - IN-PERSON
09/19/2025    
9:00 am - 11:00 am
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. [...]
Resilient Leadership Series - Part One - VIRTUAL
09/19/2025    
9:00 am - 11:00 am
This series is only being offered to OST Directors and Activity Leaders from the previous and incoming cohort sites.     Participants are REQUIRED TO ATTEND ALL [...]
Full STEAM Ahead with Teens - IN-PERSON
Learn how to strengthen teen collaboration and leadership skills through STEAM. Hands-on STEAM activities are an effective way to engage young people in learning as [...]
Cooperative Learning: Basics - VIRTUAL
09/25/2025    
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Do the youth in your program have opportunities to work together in groups so they can teach and learn from one another? Cooperative learning is [...]
Managing Emotions in OST - IN-PERSON
09/26/2025    
9:00 am - 11:00 am
This introductory session is designed to build practitioners' knowledge of emotion coaching and develop skills they will incorporate into program activities that teach youth to [...]
Excelling in OST Series - Part 2 - VIRTUAL
09/30/2025    
9:00 am - 10:30 am
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    [...]
Prime Time Out-of-School Time Registry Orientation - VIRTUAL
09/30/2025    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
The Prime Time Out-of-School Time (OST) Registry is an information system that collects, organizes and displays employment history, educational successes and professional development information in [...]
STEAM Training Series - Part One - IN-PERSON
10/03/2025    
9:00 am - 11:30 am
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 [...]
Building Community - VIRTUAL
10/03/2025    
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Do you know what it takes to build an emotionally and physically safe space for youth? Building an emotionally safe community of peers and adults [...]
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Integrating Signature Practices in OST Activities - VIRTUAL
09/02/2025    
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Wondering how to make real and tangible social and emotional connections in a variety of settings? This training offers simple and effective strategies to integrate [...]

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Middle School Fundamentals - IN-PERSON
***Please note: Only after-school practitioners working with middle school, high school or fifth grade elementary youth should register for this training.   Set your programming year [...]
Building a Positive Community with Teens - Part One - VIRTUAL
09/11/2025    
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Participants are REQUIRED TO ATTEND ALL TRAININGS in the series and create and try out tailored activities in between trainings. Part 1 - Building Positive Community [...]
Building a Positive Community with Teens - Part Two - VIRTUAL
09/18/2025    
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Participants are REQUIRED TO ATTEND ALL TRAININGS in the series and create and try out tailored activities in between trainings. Part 1 - Building Positive Community [...]
Full STEAM Ahead with Teens - IN-PERSON
Learn how to strengthen teen collaboration and leadership skills through STEAM. Hands-on STEAM activities are an effective way to engage young people in learning as [...]
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Full STEAM Ahead with Teens - IN-PERSON
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Integrating Signature Practices in OST Activities – VIRTUAL

Tue, January 20, 2026  |  9:00 am - 11:00 am

The Magic of Inquiry Based Learning – VIRTUAL

Wed, January 21, 2026  |  7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

The Be Well Cafe

Thu, January 22, 2026  |  8:00 am - 9:00 am

Inspire and Grow: Tools for Youth Development – VIRTUAL

Thu, January 22, 2026  |  6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Active Learning – IN-PERSON

Fri, January 23, 2026  |  9:00 am - 11:00 am

Reframing Behavior Management Part 2 – VIRTUAL

Tue, January 27, 2026  |  9:00 am - 11:00 am

Cultivating Empathy – VIRTUAL

Wed, January 28, 2026  |  6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

The Be Well Cafe – IN PERSON

Thu, January 29, 2026  |  8:00 am - 9:00 am

Youth Reflection Basics – VIRTUAL

Thu, January 29, 2026  |  9:00 am - 10:30 am

Prime Time Out-of-School Time Registry Orientation – VIRTUAL

Thu, January 29, 2026  |  10:00 am - 11:00 am

Connecting the DOTS: Growing Together (Directors/Asst Dir. Only)

Tue, February 03, 2026  |  9:00 am - 10:00 am

The Be Well Cafe

Thu, February 05, 2026  |  8:00 am - 9:00 am

Listening with Empathy – VIRTUAL

Thu, February 05, 2026  |  6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

STEAM Training Series – Part 1 – IN-PERSON

Fri, February 06, 2026  |  9:00 am - 11:00 am

Excelling in OST – VIRTUAL

Tue, February 10, 2026  |  9:00 am - 11:00 am

The Be Well Cafe

Thu, February 12, 2026  |  8:00 am - 9:00 am

Prime Time Out-of-School Time Registry Orientation – VIRTUAL

Thu, February 12, 2026  |  10:00 am - 11:00 am

Promoting Responsibility and Leadership in Youth – IN-PERSON

Fri, February 13, 2026  |  9:00 am - 11:00 am

STEAM for Leaders – Part One – IN-PERSON

Fri, February 13, 2026  |  9:00 am - 11:00 am

STEAM Training Series – Part 2 – IN-PERSON

Fri, February 13, 2026  |  9:00 am - 11:00 am

The Be Well Cafe

Thu, February 19, 2026  |  8:00 am - 9:00 am

Walking in Purpose – VIRTUAL

Tue, February 24, 2026  |  9:00 am - 11:00 am

Well-being and Life Skills Cohort – Part 1 – VIRTUAL

Tue, February 24, 2026  |  9:00 am - 11:00 am

Giving Youth Choices – VIRTUAL

Wed, February 25, 2026  |  9:00 am - 10:30 am

Prime Time Out-of-School Time Registry Orientation – VIRTUAL

Wed, February 25, 2026  |  10:00 am - 11:00 am

The Be Well Cafe

Thu, February 26, 2026  |  8:00 am - 9:00 am

How to Give Youth a Voice in Your Program – VIRTUAL

Thu, February 26, 2026  |  9:00 am - 10:30 am

STEAM Training Series – Part 3 – VIRTUAL

Fri, February 27, 2026  |  9:00 am - 11:00 am

Well-being and Life Skills Cohort – Part 2 – VIRTUAL

Tue, March 03, 2026  |  9:00 am - 11:00 am

The Be Well Cafe

Thu, March 05, 2026  |  8:00 am - 9:00 am

Asking Purposeful Questions – VIRTUAL

Thu, March 05, 2026  |  6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

STEAM for Leaders – Part Two – VIRTUAL

Fri, March 06, 2026  |  9:00 am - 11:00 am

Ignite the Spark through Project-Based Learning – VIRTUAL

Tue, March 10, 2026  |  9:00 am - 11:00 am

Well-being and Life Skills Cohort – Part 3 – IN-PERSON

Tue, March 10, 2026  |  9:00 am - 11:00 am

Pathways to Professional Excellence in OST – VIRTUAL

Wed, March 11, 2026  |  9:00 am - 11:00 am

The Be Well Cafe

Thu, March 12, 2026  |  8:00 am - 9:00 am

Prime Time Out-of-School Time Registry Orientation – VIRTUAL

Thu, March 12, 2026  |  10:00 am - 11:00 am

STEAM Training Series – Part 4 – VIRTUAL

Fri, March 13, 2026  |  9:00 am - 11:00 am

Well-being and Life Skills Cohort – Part 4 – VIRTUAL

Tue, March 17, 2026  |  9:00 am - 11:00 am

Managing Emotions in OST – VIRTUAL

Tue, March 24, 2026  |  9:00 am - 11:00 am

Prime Time Out-of-School Time Registry Orientation – VIRTUAL

Wed, March 25, 2026  |  10:00 am - 11:00 am

The Be Well Cafe

Thu, March 26, 2026  |  8:00 am - 9:00 am

Expanding Horizons: Global Learning in OST – VIRTUAL

Thu, March 26, 2026  |  9:00 am - 11:00 am

Fostering Teamwork – IN-PERSON

Fri, March 27, 2026  |  9:00 am - 11:00 am

STEAM Training Series – Part 5 – IN-PERSON

Fri, March 27, 2026  |  9:00 am - 11:00 am

Well-being and Life Skills Cohort – Part 5 – VIRTUAL

Tue, March 31, 2026  |  9:00 am - 11:00 am

The Be Well Cafe

Thu, April 02, 2026  |  8:00 am - 9:00 am

STEAM for Leaders – Part Three – VIRTUAL

Thu, April 02, 2026  |  9:00 am - 11:00 am

Well-being and Life Skills Cohort – Part 6 – VIRTUAL

Tue, April 07, 2026  |  9:00 am - 11:00 am

Prime Time Out-of-School Time Registry Orientation – VIRTUAL

Tue, April 07, 2026  |  10:00 am - 11:00 am

The Be Well Cafe

Thu, April 09, 2026  |  8:00 am - 9:00 am

STEAM Training Series – Part 6 – IN-PERSON

Fri, April 10, 2026  |  9:00 am - 11:00 am

Well-being and Life Skills Cohort – Part 7 – VIRTUAL

Tue, April 14, 2026  |  9:00 am - 11:00 am

The Be Well Cafe

Thu, April 16, 2026  |  8:00 am - 9:00 am

Full STEAM Ahead with Teens – IN-PERSON

Thu, April 16, 2026  |  9:00 am - 11:00 am

Well-being and Life Skills Cohort – Part 8 – IN-PERSON

Tue, April 21, 2026  |  9:00 am - 11:00 am

The Be Well Cafe

Thu, April 23, 2026  |  8:00 am - 9:00 am

Promoting Responsibility and Leadership in Youth – VIRTUAL

Thu, April 23, 2026  |  6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Supporting Children with Distinctive Needs in OST – IN-PERSON

Wed, April 29, 2026  |  9:00 am - 11:00 am

The Be Well Cafe

Thu, April 30, 2026  |  8:00 am - 9:00 am

Building Community – VIRTUAL

Thu, April 30, 2026  |  9:00 am - 11:00 am

Prime Time Out-of-School Time Registry Orientation – VIRTUAL

Tue, May 05, 2026  |  10:00 am - 11:00 am

The Be Well Cafe

Thu, May 07, 2026  |  8:00 am - 9:00 am

The Be Well Cafe

Thu, May 14, 2026  |  8:00 am - 9:00 am

The Be Well Cafe

Thu, May 21, 2026  |  8:00 am - 9:00 am

Prime Time Out-of-School Time Registry Orientation – VIRTUAL

Thu, May 21, 2026  |  10:00 am - 11:00 am

The Be Well Cafe

Thu, May 28, 2026  |  8:00 am - 9:00 am