Prime Time's work is embedded in a wide body of research demonstrating that quality out-of-school time (OST) programs lead to substantial academic, social and emotional benefits for youth. Prime Time strives to provide children and youth with a wide range of hands-on learning experiences. In partnership with local content expert organizations, Prime Time makes available expanded learning opportunities (ELOs) to eligible afterschool and summer programs. 

In the virtual 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.

Thursday, October 6, 2022

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. 

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 an easy-to-read format. This orientation is required to become a part of the registry.

VIRTUAL

Thursday, October 13, 2022

6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Would you like youth to be able to resolve their own conflicts more independently? This training provides afterschool staff with knowledge and skills to facilitate conflict resolution in their program by encouraging youth to manage feelings and resolve conflicts appropriately.

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...

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.
• To view the Planetarium Schedule for the day, click here.
• For more information regarding this event, please call (561) 832-1988. 

Prepare for sunshine and soul shine at the NAA Convention in Orlando, Florida, from March 19-22, 2023. NAA23 is the ultimate charging station-powering human connections, inspired learning and meaningful recognition for OST professionals. Experience the joy and rejuvenation, 'the light,' that comes from joining in community with a collective why.

​​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.

Created for Palm Beach County (FL) families, the EveryParent app offers those raising children (pregnancy to age 18) trusted tips on child growth and development, expert advice on tough topics like toddler tantrums and teen mental health, fun things to do and connections to local resources - pushed right to your phone.