Prime Time Post: September 26, 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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Prime Time and Local Out-of-school Time Programs Celebrate Lights On Afterschool | Lights On Afterschool was launched in October 2000 with celebrations in 1,200 communities nationwide. Today, more than 8,000 Lights On Afterschool rallies are held annually, attracting about a million individuals and media coverage nationwide. Lights On Afterschool is America's only national rally for afterschool programs, which keep children safe, inspire them to learn, and give working parents peace of... | | | |
Bring STEAM to Your Afterschool Program this Fall | |
In the STEAM training series, participants will learn and practice engaging activities that explore the worlds of science, technology, engineering, arts and math. This series boosts practitioners' confidence in science knowledge, demonstrates activities that link youth development strategies and intentional STEAM learning opportunities and guides participants in implementing STEAM in their program.
STEAM Series Schedule:
10/7/22: STEAM 1: Believe
10/21/22: STEAM 2: The 5Es Instructional Method
11/4/22: STEAM 3: The 5Es Competencies
11/18/22: STEAM 4: Strengthening the Lesson Plans
12/2/22: STEAM 5: STEAM Curriculum
12/16/22: STEAM 6: Individualized Approach to STEAM
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TRAININGS
for OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME PROFESSIONALS
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Create a Welcoming Environment in Your Program
Thursday, September 29, 2022
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
CEUs are available!
In this training, participants will understand how building an emotionally safe community of peers and adults is essential for youth to develop as individuals within a group. In this fun, interactive training, you will practice activities that help youth feel a sense of belonging and increase participation and learning in your program.
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Giving Youth Choices
Friday, September 30, 2022
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
CEUs are available!
Are you providing young people with authentic, meaningful choices throughout your program? This interactive training will emphasize the importance of offering real choices and meaningful participation to youth. You will gain ready-to-implement tools that give youth open-ended choices about what activities are offered in your program and choice within those activities.
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SEL Integration: Afternoon Meeting
Thursday, October 6, 2022
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
CEUs are available!
In this training, participants develop a foundational understanding of the purpose, structure and elements of an Afternoon Meeting in out-of-school time. We focus on the power of dedicated community-building time and explicitly teaching social and emotional skills in an Afternoon Meeting. Participants practice each component, learn to utilize resources and share best practices across teams to effectively deliver the Afternoon Meeting in out-of-school time contexts.
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FASA Conference 2022 - Navigating the Future
October 5-7, 2022
Rosen Centre Hotel - Orlando, Florida
| We are pleased to announce that we are combining the Florida Afterschool Network (FAN) Public Policy Forum and the Florida Afterschool Alliance (FASA) Conference. This event will bring together hundreds of participants from various afterschool programs. Parents, students, teachers, school and district administrators, 21st CCLC sub-recipients, and those working in or with community-based organizations will be gathering in October for this conference. | | | |
Fall Family Fun Fest on October 22, 2022 | |
Guests of all ages will fall in love with science at the Cox Science Center and Aquarium Fall Family Fun Fest! This event features many grab-n-go activities, including fall-themed crafts, live science demonstrations, outdoor entertainment, FREE mini-golf, a petting zoo and much more! Explore our new Dinosaur Explorer exhibit!
EVENT DETAILS:
- Food is available for purchase.
- Event is included with paid admission to the Science Center: $20.95 for adults, $16.95 for children 3-12, $18.95 for seniors, and free for members and children under 3. Free child admission included with paid adul admission.
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To view the Planetarium Schedule for the day, click here.
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For more information regarding this event, please call (561) 832-1988.
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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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RESOURCES
for OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME PROFESSIONALS
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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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OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME HIGHLIGHTS | | | |
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"Afterschool students dressed in their cultural outfits for Hispanic Heritage Month." - Forest Hill Elementary Afterschool Program via Instagram
Post Credit: Instagram @fhes_afterschool
Does your program want to be featured as part of Prime Time's OST Photo of the Week? Send your photo to communications@primetimepbc.org to be featured in our weekly e-newsletter.
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