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Restorative Practices in OST Training Series Promotes Equity of Voice and Belonging for Youth, Staff and Families

Prime Time Palm Beach County is now offering Restorative Practices in OST, a three-part training series where out-of-school time (OST) professionals are invited to learn how to create a culture of care through a structured process that supports all youth to have an equal voice while developing social and emotional skills.

Restorative Practices in OST Series Part 1 – An Introduction to Restorative Practices and Questions

The goal of this training series and cohort model will be for OST programs to move towards becoming more restorative in their discipline practices through implementing a plan that involves all stakeholders. Learn how to shift the climate and culture of your program in a sustainable way to promote authentic dialogue, equity of voice, and a true sense of belonging for youth, staff and families.

80% of training participants reported that the training series had a strong impact on the youth they served and that they feel equipped to guide their youth through a problem-solving circle and implement a community building circle.

In the video below, hear from afterschool practitioners who discuss the impact the training series has had on them and the youth in their programs.

Prime Time is Now Recruiting for Elevating Out-of-school Time Leaders Program

Opportunity to earn 26 training hours, 2.6 CEUs, and a one-time stipend of $1,500. Participation in this leadership initiative will require the participants full presence and attention. Prime Time’s Elevating OST Leaders program is a special initiative focused on building skills that create transformational leaders who can

Interested in Applying for the FY 2025-2026 Request for Proposals (RFP) for Expanded Learning Opportunities in Palm Beach County?

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. The benefits to high quality afterschool programming: * reduced crime rates and substantial improvements to academic outcomes * more equitable academic outcomes

Families Celebrate Keeping the Lights On Afterschool

The Lights on Afterschool celebration hosted by Prime Time Palm Beach County on Thursday, October 24, 2024, part of nationwide event that took place downtown West Palm Beach called attention to the importance of high quality afterschool programs. More than 1,300 adults and children stopped by Prime Time'

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