Martin County OST Quality Improvement Initiative

The Martin County Out-of-school Time Quality Improvement Initiative supports out-of-school time (OST) programs, funded by the Children’s Services Council of Martin County with ongoing quality coaching, onsite training, mentoring of youth development strategies and professional development. OST programs support children and youth before school, after school, summer, weekends and during seasonal breaks.

Upcoming Trainings

Fostering the love of science and reading begins with fun and engaging learning opportunities in out-of-school-time (OST). This training delivers best practice strategies for conducting STEAM (Science, Technology, Arts, Engineering and Math) activities and read-aloud strategies in the OST setting. You will also learn about ways to engage youth in fun extension activities that enhance literacy skills. Come and explore the magic!

Training Objectives

Participants will:

Describe ways of incorporating science and reading activities into the OST space.  Explain how to use the 5E’s instructional method to facilitate science activities in OST.  Demonstrate the key components of a read aloud in the OST setting.

Training Testimonial

After Reframing Behavior Management training concluded on October 19, 2022, including 45 attendees, Prime Time professional development manager asked what their take-away was from the three-hour session.

Hear from Candice Delions from the Boys & Girls Clubs Martin County – Bill and Barbara Whitman Branch in the video below.

Q&A

Q: Are programs in Martin County offered incentives and scholarships?

A: Not at this time.

Q: Who is the point-of-contact for this Initiative?

A: Lynn Stanavitch, Prime Time Quality Improvement Initiative Project Manager. Her contact information is located on the right.

Q: Can we attend events and trainings offered by Prime Time in Palm Beach County?

A: Not at this time. Please register for the trainings that are offered on this webpage.

More Information

Contact

Lynn Stanavitch