Prime Time Post: September 19, 2022 | |
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As a connector in the out-of-school time (OST) field, Prime Time uses its weekly e-newsletter to inform more than 2,500 subscribers of opportunities to advance the field, highlights from local OST programs and resources worth sharing with friends and families. Prime Time wants to hear your stories and news regarding the out-of-school time field. Please email details to communications@primetimepbc.org
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Engaging Teachers, Staff, and Parents in Social and Emotional Learning
in Palm Beach County: New Research from the Wallace Foundation
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This case study is one of a series detailing how schools and out-of-school-time (OST) programs in six communities have collaborated to build students’ social and emotional skills. The communities are participants in Wallace’s Partnerships for Social and Emotional Learning Initiative, which has brought together school districts and their OST partners to develop and implement mutually reinforcing social and emotional learning (SEL) activities and instruction across learning settings.
The case study describes how the school and afterschool program overcame challenges such as finding time for coordination across school and OST staff members. It also explains how the two actively involved students in guiding SEL activities—seeking out students’ input and providing opportunities for student choice in SEL activities and rituals.
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“What is important is to believe in something so strongly that you’re never discouraged.”
– Salma Hayek
This month Prime Time celebrates the diversity of the afterschool community that truly believes in creating better futures for all children and youth in Palm Beach County.
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More than 130 Afterschool Professionals Attended Prime Times ELO Launch Party | |
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Thank you to everyone who came out to Prime Time’s ELO Launch Party this past Wednesday. We hope you enjoyed exploring the Cox Science Center and Aquarium, while being the first to find out what expanded learning opportunity providers will be offered to children and youth starting October 1, 2022.
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TRAININGS
for OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME PROFESSIONALS
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Engaging Girls in STEAM: Inspiring Future Generations | |
Friday, September 23, 2022 - Do you have girls in your program who are interested in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM) and you are not sure how to support them to pursue their interests? Research shows that girls begin to lose both their interest and confidence in science and STEAM by middle school.
In this training, participants will be introduced to successful women in STEAM careers and learn how to create a safe, fun, STEAM learning experience for ALL YOUTH. Participants will leave this training with ready-to-go activities and videos that will introduce youth to professional women in STEAM and support girls (and all youth) to build confidence and skills in STEAM areas
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How to Give Youth a Voice at Your Program
Thursday, September 21, 2022
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Does your program reflect the input of the youth involved? Research shows that quality programs incorporate youth input at both activity and program levels. This interactive training will emphasize the importance of offering meaningful participation for youth. You will walk away with practical strategies and materials so youth can provide input and feedback to improve engagement in your program.
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Reframing Behavior Management Series Part 1: Mistaken Beliefs
Tuesday, September 27, 2022
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Do you struggle with managing challenging behaviors of the youth in your program? Would you like to learn a way to facilitate youths’ self-management skills when they misbehave? In this Behavior Management series participants will learn how to reframe all youth behavior as opportunities for youth to learn responsibility, emotion management and problem-solving skills.
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Provide Youth Leadership Opportunities
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Are you nurturing leadership opportunities for all youth in your program? This interactive training will show you how youth can take active roles in managing their own time and can share leadership with adults in shaping the program. You will gain strategies and ideas on how to increase roles and responsibilities for youth in your program by providing leadership opportunities for all youth.
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Invite Teens to Win Scholarships by Participating in the Racial Justice Essay Contest | |
The Equal Justice Initiative in partnership with the Palm Beach County Community Remembrance Project is pleased to announce an upcoming scholarship contest open to 9th through 12th grade youth attending public high schools in Palm Beach County, where prizes totaling at least $5,000 will be awarded to winning participants.
Youth are asked to examine the history of a topic of racial injustice and to discuss its legacy today. Essays should explain the chosen topic using a specific historical event(s), explore how the injustice persists, and imagine solutions for a future free from racial injustice.Youth are encouraged to reflect on how the topic impacts their own lives and communities.
Submit entries before December 9, 2022.
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C-Span is asking youth in grades 6-12 to create a short (5-6 minute) video documentary on a topic that relates to the competition theme, "If you were a newly elected member of Congress, which issue would be your first priority and why?"
The submission deadline for all entries is Friday, January 20, 2023. With cash prizes totaling $100,000 each year, C-SPAN awards prizes to the top 150 student documentaries. Staff listed as advisers on one of the top 50 winning films will also receive a cash award. Click here to learn more.
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Assistant Director at Waters Edge Elementary Afterschool Program Uses Prime Time Scholarships to Earn Degree and Certifications | |
In 2013, Martinique (Marti) Jamison entered the out-of-school time field with an immediate passion for her work. The experience was beyond gratifying, as she realized the impact she could have by building relationships with and being a positive role model for the youth she served.
Her desire to learn and continue growing her role in youth development led Marti to begin taking classes outlined for her through the Prime Time’s Credit Pathway at Palm Beach State College.
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Afterschool Directors Leave Prime Time Gathering with Smiles and Desire to Implement Lessons Learned | |
Every year Prime Time Palm Beach County calls afterschool directors who are participating in the Palm Beach County Quality Improvement System to a gathering to network, learn and engage in interactive activities they can use back at their programs. More than 100 afterschool directors joined in-person on Friday, September 2, 2022, for the first time in three years at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center.
As attendees joined the event, they were split up into groups and given direction on where to begin their morning journey through five rooms designed to mirror afterschool clubs
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Prime Time Hosts STEAM Activities for Youth and their Families | |
On Wednesday, September 7, 2022, Prime Time Palm Beach County hosted virtual and in-person STEAM Family Night for families from four afterschool programs: Gaines Park, New Hope Charities, University Learning Academy and Orthodox Zion Child Development Center. Prime Time partners Resource Depot and the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County facilitated hands-on STEAM activities themed ‘Travel to Outer Space.’
“Each family received a STEAM material bag to creatively launch their youth into space. Resource Depot’s Director of Education & Artist Relations Chelsea Odum showed families how to construct catapults, built with pencils, spoons and rubber bands. Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County Stories & STEM Program Manager Callie Sharkey prepared attendees for life on Mars, sharing fascinating facts about Mars, the fourth planet from the sun.
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Expanded Learning Opportunity Brings Marinelife Education to Youth | |
It’s hard to imagine many adults who haven’t heard the story of the Tortoise and the Hare. The classic children’s book teaches youth one of their first life lessons, “slow and steady wins the race.” Through this story, youth learn the value of patience. As youth get older many learn the names of four of the prominent renaissance artists thanks to another timeless classic, The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Leonardo, Raphael, Michelangelo and Donatello.
While most youth will first learn about any of the 13 families and nearly 300 different species of turtles through fictional storytelling mechanisms like these, Prime Time’s expanded learning opportunity partner Loggerhead Marine Life Center, a sea turtle research, rehabilitation, education and conservation center, allows youth in Palm Beach County afterschool programs to learn about their real-life counterparts through its six-part STEAM educational series: Diving into Ocean Connections.
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RESOURCES
for OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME PROFESSIONALS
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Free Access to Daily STEM Lessons through the STEM Careers Coalition
The STEM Careers Coalition provides educators, students, and families with access to resources to explore exciting careers, technology, and innovation.
Select schools and afterschool organizations are provided full access to Discovery Education’s Daily Learning Platform, making it easy to find engaging resources that reach every student. Discovery Education’s flexible, award-winning K—12 learning platform connects educators and afterschool professionals to a vast collection of high-quality, standards-aligned content, ready-to-use digital lessons, and timely professional learning.
Is your school or program interested in gaining FREE access to the Daily Learning Platform and all the incredible resources it offers? Click here to be added to the list.
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September is Self Care Awareness Month | |
Prime Time's Seven-Day Self-Care Challenge | Feeling anxious or worried? The Seven-Day Self-Care Challenge is a virtual on-demand offering designed to provide basic practice tools that can help us cultivate awareness, self-care and resilience, particularly during challenging times. | | | |
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In honor of Self-Care Awareness Month, The National Afterschool Association is encouraging their members to make a commitment to themselves in September (and beyond). Here are some great resources you can use today!
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Prime Time is Here to Help Support Your Program Onboard New Staff | |
Prime Time's career advisor can meet with staff at your program to introduce the incentives we offer to help retain passionate professionals.
Learn about Prime Time's professional development system, including the non-credit and credit pathways and the scholarship process and more. Contact us to schedule a presentation at your convenience!
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Prime Time also offers OST orientation both in live and self-paced online formats:
Self-paced online session: This online, self-guided session will take you through modules to complete the orientation in approximately 15 minutes. This option allows you to start immediately.
Live online session: This online orientation is led by our registry coach and uses the ZOOM platform. You will complete the orientation and application as well as obtain assistance with the process.
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