TRAILBLAZING THE
PATHWAYS FOR
AFTERSCHOOL
The Route to Afterschool Professional
Development
Table of Contents
About Trailblazing the Pathways for Afterschool …………………………………………………………........... 3
Core Competencies ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……. 6
Career Advising ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 9
Career Advisor Syllabus …………………………………………………………………………………………….. 11
Methods of Contact ……………………………………………………………………………………………….... 12
The Youth Development Pathways …………………….…………………………………………………….............. 14
The Youth Development Non-Credit Pathway ………………………………………………………………………. 16
Youth Development Non-Credit Pathway Flow Chart ……………………………………………….. 17
40-Hour School Age Certification ……………………………………………………………………………... 18
School Age Professional Certificate (SAPC-AEC) ……………………………………………………….. 20
Staff Credential ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 22
Director Credential …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 24
Staff and Director Credential Renewals …………………………………………………………………….. 26
The Youth Development Credit Pathway ……………………………………………………………………………....28
Youth Development Credit Pathway Flow Chart ……………………………………………………….. 29
Youth Development College Credit Certificate ………………………………………………………….. 31
Associate in Science Degree ………………………….………………………………………………………….. 32
Bachelor of Applied Science Degree …………………………………………………………………………. 32
Getting Started ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 33
Applying to Palm Beach State College (PBSC) ……………………………………………………………. 34
In-State Residency ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 37
Registering for PBSC Classes …………………………………………………………………………………….. 38
Instructions for Changing Your Program Objective Code ………………………………………….. 42
Registering with the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) ………….……… 44
Registering for DCF Classes ………………………………………………………………………………………..47
DCF Competency Exams …………………………………………………………………………………………….52
Scholarships and Financial Incentives ……………………………………………………………………………………. 54
Scholarships ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 55
Sending Transcripts to Prime Time ……………………………………………………………………………. 57
The Afterschool WAGE$ Florida Project ……………………………………………………………………. 60
Palm Beach State College Services ……………………………………………………………………………………..... 62
PantherWeb ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………...63
PBSC Email Account ………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 65
PantherCard ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 66
Bookstore …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 67
Cashier’s Office …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 68
Testing Center ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 69
Student Learning Center …………………………………………………………………………………………. 70
Parking …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 71
Contacts ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 72
References …………………………………………………………………………………………………………...….. 74
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About Trailblazing the
Pathways for Afterschool
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What is Trailblazing the Pathways for Afterschool?
Trailblazing the Pathways for Afterschool: The Route to Afterschool Professional Development
is a guide to help Palm Beach County afterschool practitioners navigate the professional
development opportunities available to them. It will explain the importance of professional
development and the benefits it provides to afterschool practitioners, programs and youth. In
addition, it will help afterschool practitioners determine a career path and educational goals
and help them to achieve success in both of these areas.
What is professional development?
Professional development involves continued education to advance knowledge, experience and
skills. This can include trainings, college courses and conferences. Professional development is
the means by which afterschool practitioners can advance and grow in the afterschool field.
Why is professional development important?
Professional development leads to well-equipped afterschool practitioners who are better
prepared to promote positive youth development within their programs. This enables
practitioners to provide environments that are safe, supportive and engaging for youth and
promote high quality afterschool programs in terms of delivery, practice and standards.
How will professional development advance my
career?
Professional development allows practitioners to gain knowledge on the best practices in the
afterschool field and to also enhance their skills. In addition, practitioners are exposed to the
newest research and trends as it relates to afterschool, which helps practitioners to excel in
their positions and provide environments for youth that are enriched with positive adult
support. Practitioners can also obtain certificates or degrees that will help them to advance in
their career and become more marketable.
How will afterschool practitioners benefit from this
guide?
This guide provides a thorough overview of the professional development opportunities
available and helps practitioners begin and move forward to achieve their personal goals. This
guide will benefit: afterschool practitioners working in school district sites, community-based
organizations, government sites and non-profit agencies; frontline afterschool practitioners,
management staff, afterschool practitioners with varying levels of education and experience,
and every practitioner in between.
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How will Afterschool Career Advisors benefit from
this guide?
Afterschool Career Advisors will use this guide as a resource and tool when providing assistance
to practitioners. During career advising sessions, this guide will provide information on the
pathways, help practitioners determine goals and help them plan a career path. In addition,
career advisors can refer practitioners to this guide when they are in need of educational
information, step-by-step assistance, etc.
What resources are available in this guide?
This guide provides resources that will enable practitioners to plan their career and educational
goals in an organized manner. These resources include:
 Information on college certifications and degrees related to the youth
development/afterschool field
 Career planning based on the non-credit and credit pathways
 Understanding of the core competencies and their role in planning for personal and
professional development
 Step-by-step assistance with navigating Palm Beach State College (PBSC) and Florida
Department of Children and Families (DCF) websites
 Scholarships and incentive opportunities that are available
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Core Competencies
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Core Competencies
The Palm Beach County Afterschool Core Competencies for afterschool practitioners have been
created and reviewed in collaboration with key stakeholders in the community and leading
consultants in the field. They identify the knowledge and skills that an afterschool practitioner
needs to know to work effectively with children and youth.
“Core competencies” refer to the observable skills that lead to delivery of high quality services
and programs, and establish standards of practice. They are designed to serve as a guide in
determining the practitioner’s learning and professional needs. They are relevant to all
positions held in an afterschool program – from executive directors to volunteers. The Palm
Beach County Afterschool Core Competencies document is intended to outline standards of
good youth development practices and should be used with the understanding that
practitioners possess different competencies at different levels based on many factors, (i.e., life
experience, positions held, etc.) and therefore will have different needs. Most importantly,
these competencies serve as a guideline for individual reflection and assessment of one’s skills
and learning needs as planning for personal and professional development takes place. They
should not be used as a punitive way of evaluating performance.
The core competencies are grouped into eight core knowledge areas:
Core Competencies
Child/Youth
Growth and
Development
Family and
Community
Relationships
Program
Planning and
Development
Learning
Interaction
Environment
with
and Curriculum Children/Youth
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Child/Youth
Observation
and
Assessment
Professional
Health. Safety
Development
and Nutrition
and Leadership
Under each area, there are five levels – spanning from Entry Level to Level 4. These
levels outline a continuum from preliminary to advanced skills that demonstrate a
higher level of professionalism. The core competencies booklet is available for
purchase through Prime Time.
Entry Level
Includes practitioners who are new to afterschool field and those who have taken the state mandated 40-hour
course with specialized Advancing Youth Development curriculum.
Level 1
Includes entry level plus the knowledge and skills equivalent to the Afterschool Educator Certificate, School Age
Professional Certificate or equivalent training/education; plus 2 or more years of experience
Level 2
Includes entry level and level 1 plus the knowledge and skills equivalent to an associate's degree with a
specialization in Youth Development or related field' plus 3 or more years of experience
Level 3
Includes entry level, level1 and level 2 plus the knowledge and skills equivalent to a bachelor's degree with
specialization in Youth Development or related field; plus 5 or more years of experience
Level 4
Includes entry level, level 1, 2 and 3 plus the knowledge and skills equivalent to a master's degree with
specialization in Youth Development or related field; plus 7 or more years of experience.
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Career Advising
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Career Advising
Career advising is available to all Palm Beach County afterschool practitioners. Prime Time’s
Career advisors are dedicated to providing professional guidance and empowering practitioners
in the development of meaningful educational plans that are consistent with their academic,
personal and professional goals. It is an ongoing partnership with practitioners to help them
recognize and pursue their passions and to challenge them to set realistic academic and life
goals to ensure their personal success.
The career advisor provides practitioners guidance, encouragement and knowledge of
professional development opportunities in the youth development field. During advising
sessions, the career advisor supports the practitioner in determining career and educational
goals. The career advisor assists practitioners in making informed decisions and helps them to
navigate the pathways to achieve success. In addition, practitioners are advised on various
scholarship and award opportunities. Through career advising, Prime Time is committed to
empowering practitioners and providing ongoing support as practitioners work to reach their
goals.
Prior to beginning in the pathway, the career advisor is available at any time to answer
questions and provide assistance with getting started. As practitioners move through the
pathways, the career advisor will step in at a couple of different points. Once a practitioner
has begun, the career advisor will check in during the middle of the semester to discuss the
current semester and plans for the upcoming semester. The career advisor will assist with
course selection, if needed, and answer any questions that practitioners may have in order to
be ready for registration. As it becomes closer to the start of the next semester, the career
advisor will contact any practitioners who have not yet sent in scholarship applications to
remind them to submit. Once the semester is completed, the career advisor will check in with
practitioners regarding follow-up forms and transcripts, and provide any other assistance
needed. These check-ins will continue each semester until the practitioner has completed their
certificate or degree program(s).
Career advising is based on a system of shared responsibility between the practitioner and the
career advisor. The career advising syllabus, which can be seen on the next page, details the
expectations of both the practitioner and career advisor in this process.
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Career Advising Syllabus
Mission Statement: Career advising is dedicated to providing professional guidance and empowering
practitioners in the development of meaningful educational plans that are consistent with their
academic, personal and professional goals. It is an ongoing partnership with practitioners to help
them recognize and pursue their passions and to challenge them to set realistic academic and life
goals to ensure their personal success.
To contact a career advisor, call Elisa Moro at 561-732-8066 ext. 122 or email emoro@primetimepbc.org
EXPECTATIONS OF STUDENTS
EXPECTATIONS OF CAREER ADVISOR

Schedule regular appointments and/or contacts during
each semester

Maintain confidentiality according to established
standards (FERPA)

Be courteous and plan ahead (schedule appointments
early and cancel or reschedule only if necessary)

Provide personal contact with advisees


Come to appointments prepared with questions and/or
topics to discuss
Refer advisee to a counselor when it is appropriate
(personal problems, crisis situations, etc.)


Accept responsibility for your decisions and actions
Refer advisees to other campus or community resources
as needed

Be open to developing and clarifying your personal
values and goals

Guide advisees toward satisfactory academic progress


Research college programs, policies, procedures and
opportunities as appropriate
Strengthen advising skills through professional
development opportunities

Help advisees clarify their life and career goals

Provide a respectful, supportive atmosphere

Maintain varied office hours to provide adequate access
for advisees

Keep a record of your academic progress and goals

Use advising tools, degree audit, college websites and
the course catalog to gather information and track your
academic progress

Check your email account regularly as this will be a
primary means of contact

Assist advisees in scheduling, transfer of credit and
understanding degree audit

Provide transcripts to career advisor

Understand PBSC degree requirements, admissions
requirements, course/program curricula, graduation
requirements, college policies and procedures and
effectively communicate these to students

Support advisees as they continue to implement best
practices in afterschool


EXPECTED STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
Check-in with your career advisor and utilize them for success
Navigate and utilize PBSC website
Register for classes online
Utilize resources and services to assist in the achievement of academic, personal and career goals
Make use of referrals to college resources as needed
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Methods of Contact
Practitioners can obtain information about the pathways and connect with the career advisor in
a number of ways.
Email
Professional
Development
Presentations
Text
Individual/
Group
Advising
Sessions
E-Learning
Career
Advisor
Contact
Professional
Development
Events
Skype
Phone
Live Chat
Phone/Email/Text/Skype
Practitioners can contact the career advisor by phone (561-732-8066 x 122), email
(emoro@primetimepbc.org), text (352-514-3685) or Skype (elisamoropt).
Live Chat
Practitioners can chat online with the career advisor using Live Chat. Practitioners can do this
by visiting the Prime Time website (www.primetimepbc.org) and clicking the chat button.
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Individual/Group Advising Sessions
Practitioners can set up advising sessions with the career advisor and can complete these
individually or in groups. During advising sessions, the career advisor and practitioner can
review the pathways and scholarship process, discuss goals, determine an academic plan,
obtain assistance with applying/registering, or address any other needs the practitioner may
have. Sites that have multiple practitioners interested in the pathways can contact the career
advisor to set up a group advising session at their afterschool site.
Professional Development Presentations
In order to inform afterschool practitioners about the youth development pathways, the career
advisor travels to afterschool sites to complete Professional Development presentations for the
staff. During these presentations, practitioners discuss their reasons for being in the field, learn
about the non-credit and credit pathways, learn about the scholarship process, and determine
how these may fit in with their goals. Interested practitioners will complete an interest survey
for the career advisor. The career advisor will then follow up individually with them to help
clarify goals and direction, answer further questions, assist with next steps, etc. Directors can
contact the career advisor to set up a presentation at their site.
E- Learning
Prime Time uses E-Learning to provide practitioners with information on professional
development. Practitioners can access an online module on the Prime Time website that
provides information on the pathways, scholarship program and WAGE$ program.
Professional Development Networking Events
Prime Time offers informational events centered on professional development. Networking
events begin with breakfast and time for networking with other afterschool practitioners. After
this, activities are completed to provide practitioners with knowledge about the pathways,
scholarship program and professional development. Practitioners who are interested in taking
courses will complete an interest survey and the career advisor will then follow up individually.
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The Youth Development
Pathways
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The Youth Development Pathways
Afterschool practitioners have the option of pursuing the non-credit pathway, the credit
pathway or both. The non-credit pathway allows practitioners to obtain various certificates
and credentials related to the field of youth development. Practitioners can obtain their 40Hour School Age Certification, School Age Professional Certificate, Staff Credential or complete
the entire pathway and obtain a Director Credential. All classes are offered at Palm Beach State
College (PBSC) and some can be taken through the Florida Department of Children and Families
(DCF).
The credit pathway allows practitioners to obtain the Youth Development College Credit
Certificate, Associate in Science Degree in Human Services (Youth Development Concentration),
or a Bachelor of Applied Science Degree in Supervision and Management. The classes in this
pathway are offered at a variety of Palm Beach State College campus locations, at various times
and online. This allows the convenience of choosing a schedule that works with your life,
preferences and responsibilities.
All classes within both pathways are eligible for Prime Time scholarships. In addition,
practitioners employed at a Quality Improvement System (QIS) site will be eligible to obtain
financial incentives through the WAGE$ program for obtaining the School Age Professional
Certificate, Directors Credential, Youth Development College Credit Certificate, Associate in
Science Degree or Bachelor’s Degree.
Non-Credit Pathway
Credit Pathway
• 40-Hour School Age
Certification
• School Age
Professional Certificate
• Staff Credential
• Director Credential
• Youth Development
College Credit Certificate
• Associate in Science:
Human Services (Youth
Development
Concentration)
• Bachelor of Applied
Science Degree:
Supervision and
Management
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The Youth Development
Non-Credit Pathway
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40-Hour School Age Certification
The 40-Hour School Age Certification is a certification that focuses on how to ensure that
children are healthy, safe and happy in their school age programs and covers the stages of
development for children 5 and up (Palm Beach State College, n.d.). The 40-Hour School Age
Certification is comprised of multiple parts. Once you have completed each part, you are
required to take and pass competency exams to obtain your certification.
There are several ways to complete the 40-Hour School Age Certification. Below is a chart that
details the various ways it can be completed through courses at PBSC and DCF.
40-Hour School Age Certification
PBSC
Topic
Class offered at PBSC
or you can test out of these topics
Hrs
HEV0803
1
2
3
Part 1 - School Age Program Certification (PSAV)
Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations
Health, Safety, and Nutrition
Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect
6
8
4
4
Developmental Appropriate Practices for School-Age
10
Total Hours
28
PBSC
Topic
HEV0804
Class offered at PBSC –
you cannot test out of this topic
Part 2 - Foundations of Advancing Youth Development
Principles
Total Hours for School Age Certification Part 1 and 2:
DCF
Topic
DCF
1
2
3
4
5
Class offered online through DCF
or you can test out of these topics
Part 1 - Child Care Facility Training Certification
Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations
Health, Safety and Nutrition
Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and
Neglect
Child Growth and Development
Behavioral Observation and Screening
Total Hours
Hrs
PBSC
Topic
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HEV0198 Developmental Appropriate Practices for
School-Age
Total Hours for School Age Certification Part 1
and 2:
40
Class offered at PBSC
or you can test out of this topic
Hrs
6
8
4
6
6
30
Hrs
10
40
Option 1: Complete the following five topics - Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations; Health,
Safety, and Nutrition; Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect; Developmental
Appropriate Practices for School-Age; and Part 2 - Foundations of Advancing Youth
Development Principles.
The easiest way to complete the aforementioned topics is to take the 40-Hour School Age
Certification courses at PBSC. There are two courses: HEV0803 Part 1 – School Age Program
Certification and HEV0804 Part 2 – Foundations of Advancing Youth Development Principles.
This is the option Prime Time recommends.
Option 2: Complete the following six topics - Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations; Health,
Safety, and Nutrition; Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect; Child Growth and
Development; Behavioral Observation and Screening; and Developmental Appropriate Practices
for School-Age.
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Please note: See the grid above to determine your options for completing the 40-Hour School
Age Certification topics. You can take the classes at PBSC, take them online through DCF, *test
out of the class by taking the DCF competency exam, or a combination of all three.
Option 3: Test out of the following six topics - Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations; Health,
Safety, and Nutrition; Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect; Child Growth and
Development; Behavioral Observation and Screening; and Developmental Appropriate Practices
for School-Age. This is done through taking the competency exams for each piece. For more
information on this, go to page 52.
For directions on how to register for PBSC courses go to page 38.
For directions on how to register for DCF courses, go to page 47.
You must pass the competency exams for all the topics and receive your certificates in order to
obtain your 40-hr School Age Certification. For more information on the competency exams
and how to register for these go to page 52.
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School Age Professional Certificate (SAPC-AEC)
Once a practitioner has obtained the 40-Hour School Age Certification, they can then move on
and take the School Age Professional Certificate (SAPC). The School Age Professional Certificate
with the Afterschool Educator Certificate curriculum teaches the most relevant youth
development practices in such a way that you get to practice everything that you learn in class,
and it is completely applicable to your work in afterschool. If you work at a school district
afterschool program, obtaining your SAPC may allow you to be eligible to move up to Certified
Counselor and obtain an increase in pay. This decision is made on a school-by-school basis so
practitioners should check with their director to determine if they will qualify for this.
Additionally, practitioners that work in a participating Quality Improvement System program
may be eligible to earn a supplement through the WAGE$ program. For more information on
the WAGE$ program, go to page 60.
Prior to being able to register for the School Age Professional Certificate, practitioners will need
to attend a free mandatory information session at PBSC. For details on upcoming sessions, go
to www.palmbeachstate.edu. In the search box, type “School Age Professional Certificate.”
From the list of links, click on the one that reads “Palm Beach State-School Age Professional
Certificate.” You will need to register for the session you want to attend.
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In addition to attending the information session, there are certain admission requirements that
must be met before you can register for the School Age Professional Certificate. Palm Beach
State College (n.d.) has specified the following requirements needed to take the School Age
Professional Certificate course.
Prerequisites:
 Add/Change Program Objective Code to (5373)- see page 42 for details
 Attend a SAPC Information Session
 Completion of the 40-Hour School Age Certification (children ages 5-12); or 40-Hour
Child Care Certification (birth-5) including the 10-Hour Developmentally Appropriate
Practices in School-Age component
 Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent
 Employed in a licensed childcare setting or afterschool program caring for school-age
children 5-12 years old
 Must be at least 18 years of age
 Mastery of the English language
 An official high school diploma or GED transcript must be on file at the Registrar's Office.
The transcript must show that the student graduated with a standard diploma from an
accredited high school accepted by Palm Beach State College. The transcript must be
received and accepted by the registrar before registering for Module 1.
In addition, Palm Beach State College (n.d.) states that the following requirements must be
completed by the end of Module II for students to be eligible to obtain a School Age
Professional Certificate:
 480 hours documented work experience working with children ages 5 -12 years old in a
licensed child care setting or afterschool program. All 480 hours must be completed
within the past 5 years and 80 of these hours must be completed while enrolled in the
training program. Proof of the 480 hours of work experience must be notarized and
documented on the Practical Experience Summary form.
Practitioners who have completed the School Age Professional Certificate may be eligible to
articulate this course into 3 college credits. This can be done once the practitioner has
completed 15 college credits at Palm Beach State College towards their degree and has a
program objective code of 6387 (Associate in Science Degree: Human Services - Youth
Development Concentration). The credits obtained will be for the course HUS1620-Principles
and Best Practices in Afterschool Programs, which is a part of the credit pathway. For further
information on this pathway and articulation, see page 31.
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Staff Credential
A Staff Credential is an official designation that means an individual's professional education
meets or exceeds the professional criteria set by the Department of Children and Families
(Florida Department of Children and Families, 2012).
The Florida Department of Children and Families (2012) states that a Staff Credential can be
obtained by:
 Completing the 40-Hour School Age Certification, School Age Professional Certificate
(PBC-AEC), and Child Care First Aid and CPR course
OR
 Completing one of the following formal education requirements
o B.A., B.S. or advanced degree in ONE of the following areas: Early Childhood
Education/Child Development, Pre-Kindergarten or Primary Education, Preschool
Education, Family and Consumer Sciences (formerly Home Economics/Child
Development), Exceptional Student Education, Special Education, Mental
Disabilities, Specific Learning Disabilities, Physically Impaired, Varying
Exceptionalities, Emotional Disabilities, Visually Impaired, Hearing Impaired,
Speech-Language Pathology or Elementary Education with certification to teach
any age birth through 6th grade (certification may be inactive provided the
certificate is not suspended/revoked).
o A.S., A.A. degree or higher in Early Childhood Education/Child Development
o Associate's degree or higher WITH at least six (6) college credit hours in early
childhood education/child development AND at least 480 hours experience in a
child care setting serving children ages birth through eight.
o Active Birth through Five Child Care Credential (Formerly the Florida Child
Development Associate Equivalency Credential (CDAE)
o Active School-Age Child Care Credential
40-Hour School Age
Certification, School
Age Professional
Certificate and Child
Care First Aid and
CPR course
OR
Staff
Credential
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Formal Education
Requirement as
specified by the
Florida Department
of Children and
Families (DCF). See
above.
Once you have completed one of these requirements, you must complete an application to
obtain your Staff Credential. The application can be found by visiting www.dcf.state.fl.us Services and Programs - Child Care. From there, select “Forms and Applications” on the left.
You will find the application under the heading “Training and Credentialing.”
The Staff Credential is valid for five years. For information on how to renew your Staff
Credential, go to page 26.
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Director Credential
Managing an afterschool program is a challenging, complex job that requires a variety of skills
and knowledge in child development and program administration. Therefore, in 1999, child
care licensing standards were revised by the Florida Legislature requiring directors of licensed
child care facilities to have a Director Credential. As a result, the Department of Children and
Families created a renewable Director Credential that consisted of three levels based on
educational and experiential requirements - Level I, Level II and Advanced (Florida Department
of Children and Families, 2012).
Director Credential-Level 1
This is awarded after completion of the following courses.
 40-Hour School Age Certification
 School Age Professional Certificate- Module I and II
 10-Hour Special Needs Appropriate Practices
 Overview of Child Care Center Management
The classes do not have to be taken in any particular order; however, you cannot take the
School Age Professional Certificate until you have the 40-Hour School Age Certification.
Once you have completed all of these courses, you must complete an application to obtain your
Director Credential. The application can be found by visiting www.dcf.state.fl.us - Services and
Programs - Child Care. From there, select “Forms and Applications” on the left. You will find
the application under the heading “Training and Credentialing.”
Director Credential-Level 2
This is awarded after completion of the courses listed above PLUS a minimum of one year
experience as an on-site director in a licensed or legally exempt from licensure afterschool
facility.
Director Credential-Advanced Level
This is awarded after completion of the courses listed above PLUS a minimum of two years
experience as an on-site director in a licensed or legally exempt from licensure afterschool
facility and completion of two of the following courses:
 EEC2002: Child Care and Education Organization Leadership Management
 EEC2202: Child Care and Education Programming
 EEC2521: Child Care and Education Financial and Legal Issues
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Director CredentialLevel 1
•40-Hour School
Age Certification
•School Age
Professional
Certificate
•10-Hour Special
Needs
Appropriate
Practices
•Overview of
Child Care Center
Management
Director CredentialLevel 2
•Completion of
Level One
requirements
•Minimum of one
year experience
as an on-site
director in a
licensed or
legally exempt
from licensure
afterschool
facility
Director CredentialAdvanced
•Completion of
Level One
requirements
•Minimum of two
years experience
as an on-site
director in a
licensed or legally
exempt from
licensure
afterschool facility
•Completion of two
of the following
courses (EEC2002,
EEC2202,
EEC2521)
The Director Credential is valid for five years. For information on how to renew your Directors
Credential, go to page 27.
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Staff and Director Credential Renewals
Staff Credential - The Florida Department of Children and Families (2009) has specified the
following requirements to maintain a Staff Credential. Documentation of the completion of
these requirements must be submitted every 5 years. To renew a School-Age Child Care
Credential, your CPR certificate, hours of experience, and training courses must be completed
related to children ages five through 12.
 Copy of original training credential or training transcript verifying date of credential
issuance being renewed.
 A copy of an active CPR and First Aid certificate. CPR training must be instructor-based
(online courses will not be accepted). Please ensure that training is not expired when you
submit your application.
 Within the past year, complete 80 hours of experience working with children.
Documentation of Experience Form completed by a child care director or owner. You
may also submit a copy of W-2 records, licensing records, or income tax returns to verify
experience.
 A letter of recommendation on company letterhead, from an owner, director or other
child care professional. If you are the owner or director, the letter may be provided by a
parent of a child in care. The letter must be signed and dated. The letter of
recommendation must include information about the quality of care you provide.
 Proof of current individual membership in an early childhood/school-age professional
organization.
 Within the past five years, complete training focused on the education of children in
elementary education for the School-Age Child Care Credential through one of the
following:
o 4.5 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) – training certificates must clearly list the
number of CEUs awarded and the date earned.
o Three college credit hours from an accredited or U.S. Department of Education
recognized institution – copy of college transcript documenting the semester and
year the college credits were earned. If the subject area and age range is not clear
on the transcript, please include a course description provided by the university or
college in which you attended the training.
o Forty-five clock hours completed at a Florida Career Education Center (public
vocational or technical school), Florida Community Colleges, or an institution
licensed by the Florida Commission for Independent Education.
o Forty-five Department of Education district approved teacher in-service points.
o Any combination of the above training hours. For example: 1 college credit +1.5
CEUs+15 vocational hours
Note: In-service hours, non-vocational class hours, or coursework previously submitted to earn
an initial/renewal credential will not be accepted.
To renew, you will need to submit a Staff Credential Application. The application can be found
by visiting www.dcf.state.fl.us - Services and Programs - Child Care. From there, select “Forms
and Applications” on the left. You will find the application under the heading “Training and
Credentialing.”
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Director Credential - The Florida Department of Children and Families (2009) has specified the
following requirements to maintain a Director Credential.
 Active Staff Credential: No documentation needed, DCF transcript will be used to verify.
 Educational Requirement:
o Complete one of the following courses: EEC2002- Child Care and Education
Organization Leadership Management, EEC2202- Child Care and Education
Programming, EEC2521- Child Care and Education Financial and Legal Issues
 Professional Contribution Requirement: (one of the following must be completed within the
last 5 years)
o Make a presentation in the field of early childhood or school-age education at a
conference, association meeting, coalition meeting, or teach courses through an
educational institution such as a college or career-technical center. (Documentation
must include a copy of the presentation, agenda, syllabus AND sign-in sheet, class
roster or conference brochure.)
o Serve as an officer, committee member, consultant, or mentor in a professional
organization related to the field of early childhood or school-age education.
(Documentation must include proof of role in organization, including length of time
involved and duties. Letter should be from the organization, client, or person being
mentored. Membership alone does not satisfy this requirement.)
o Publish an article related to the field of early childhood or school-age education in a
professional journal, professional newsletter, newspaper article, letter to the
newspaper editor, or book. (Documentation must include a copy of the published
article and proof of publication such as the journal, newsletter, etc. Blog type
activities do not satisfy this requirement.)
o Participate in an educational research project related to early childhood or schoolage education. (Documentation must include proof participation was at least three
months in the research project.)
o Complete initial or renewal of a Florida-recognized accreditation program.
(Documentation must include proof of accreditation.) For a list of approved
accreditation organizations, visit www.myflorida.com/childcare - select “Gold Seal
Quality Care Program.”
o Serve as a validator or advisor for a Florida-recognized accreditation program, as a
National Child Development Associate (CDA) advisor, or as a school-age certification
representative for the Florida Child Care Professional Credential School-Age Program.
(Documentation must include completion of one validation or accreditation visit.)
o Serve as an editor or reviewer for a professional journal or book. (Documentation
must include proof of completion of review such as letter from publisher.)
o Participate in a rule development workshop for a governmental agency.
(Documentation must include proof of active participation at the rule workshop from
agency holding workshop and include information shared. Active participation
requires providing information for change, rationale for change, providing written
suggestions, or sharing information or opinions on proposed rule.)
To renew, you will need to submit a Director Credential Application. The application can be found
by visiting www.dcf.state.fl.us - Services and Programs - Child Care. From there, select “Forms and
Applications” on the left. You will find the application under the heading “Training and
Credentialing.”
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The Youth Development
Credit Pathway
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Youth Development Credit Pathway
Youth Development College Credit Certificate
All practitioners planning to follow the credit pathway will begin by taking coursework within
the Youth Development College Credit Certificate (YDCCC). The YDCCC program is designed to
be the first educational step to a career in Human Services with emphasis in Youth Services or
other positions that are a part of the social services field. This program will focus on broad
introductory principles of human services specific to best practices and techniques in youth
development, and examine established quality standards and best practices and their practical
application in Youth Programming. Course work will prepare students to function as youth
workers using a youth development approach (Palm Beach State College, n.d.). Built into this
program is a supervised fieldwork component, practitioners’ current position working in an
afterschool program is built into this certificate and will count for this component.
In order to be eligible for a Prime Time Palm Beach County scholarship, practitioners must
begin with the 3 core courses: HUS1203, HUS1620 and HUS1640.
However, these courses are not offered at the same time and typically only one of these
courses is offered per semester. Therefore, practitioners must take whichever of the 3 courses
is being offered in addition to any other courses within the YDCCC that they wish to take as
well. This should be continued until the 3 core courses are completed.
In addition, practitioners who have completed the School Age Professional Certificate may be
eligible to articulate this course into 3 college credits. This can be done once the practitioner
has completed 15 college credits at Palm Beach State College towards their degree and has a
program objective code of 6387 (Associate in Science Degree: Human Services - Youth
Development Concentration). The credits obtained will be for the course HUS1620-Principles
and Best Practices in Afterschool Programs.
SAPC
(HEV0194 and
HEV0195)
15 college
credits toward
YDCCC or AS
Degree
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HUS1620:
Principles and
Best Practices
in Afterschool
Programming
Associate in Science Degree: Human Services - Youth Development Concentration
Once a practitioner has completed the Youth Development College Credit Certificate, he/she
can begin taking classes toward the AS Degree in Human Services (Youth Development
Concentration). Course content includes youth development, group dynamics, best practices in
youth programming, and supervised fieldwork experiences (Palm Beach State College, n.d.). As
with the Youth Development College Credit Certificate, practitioners’ current position working
in an afterschool program is built into the AS Degree and will count for the required Fieldwork
in Human Services course. Graduates of this program are prepared for entry-level positions as
youth workers in afterschool programs, educational settings, social service agencies,
government and community agencies and group homes (Palm Beach State College, n.d.).
Bachelor of Applied Science Degree: Supervision and Management
Practitioners who want to continue their education and obtain their Bachelor’s Degree in
Supervision and Management can begin to do so after completion of the YDCCC and AS Degree.
Courses from the AS degree will transfer into the Bachelor’s Program. Practitioners will need to
meet with an advisor prior to beginning the Bachelor’s program to ensure that they have
completed all requirements.
Coursework taken will provide a broad applied background in finance, legal and ethical issues,
management information systems, leadership, human resources and management. Graduates
of this program will have the knowledge, skills and opportunity to pursue employment in a
variety of managerial roles and career settings in the public and private sectors. (Palm Beach
State College, n.d.).
Have you already taken some college classes?
For practitioners who may have already taken some of the courses within the pathway, these
credits will count toward the certificate/degree they are pursuing. Practitioners will not have to
retake any of these courses. It is recommended that practitioners contact the advising office at
Palm Beach State College to review their transcripts and determine which coursework is
transferable.
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Getting Started
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Applying to Palm Beach State College
The first thing that you need to do if you are interested in taking classes is to apply to Palm
Beach State College to become a student. Below are the steps on how to do so.
STEP 1: Go to www.palmbeachstate.edu
STEP 2: Click on “Apply” in the green boxes on the left hand side of the webpage.
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STEP 3: Review the 3 questions listed on the page. If none apply to you, click “Apply” in the
yellow box at the bottom to begin the application. Complete the application and submit this to
the college. There is a $30 application fee for U.S. students and a $75 application fee for
international students.
STEP 4: All credit degree-seeking students and certificate-seeking students whose program
requires high school completion must submit official transcripts to Palm Beach State College.
All transcripts should be received prior to orientation and registration. To send transcripts:
 Go to www.palmbeachstate.edu
 Click “Apply” on the left hand side of the webpage.
 Click “Transcript Request.”
 Follow the instructions based on the type of transcript you are requesting.
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STEP 5: All degree-seeking students, as well as, non-degree-seeking and transfer students
wishing to take Gordon Rule writing and mathematics courses, who have not successfully
completed college-level math and/or English, must furnish official test scores from the FCELPT,
ACT, SAT prior to registration. Test scores are valid for two years from the date the test was
taken. If you have not yet taken one of the placement tests listed, contact any campus Testing
Center (see page 69 for more information on the Testing Center).
STEP 6: An online Orientation followed by an on-campus Educational Planning Workshop are
required of all first-time-in-college degree-seeking students before registration of classes. Visit
the New Student Orientation webpage for the instructions to follow to complete these
requirements.
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In-State Residency
Once your submitted application is reviewed, Palm Beach State College will contact you by
email to inform you of your admission status. At this time, your state residency status will be
confirmed. The college may identify you as an out-of-state resident until you prove residency.
In order to prove residency, you must go the college and show documentation. Below are the
documents that are acceptable to use to prove residency.
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Registering for Classes
Once you have been accepted as a student and classified as an in-state resident, you can
register for the class/classes you wish to take.
STEP 1: Go to www.palmbeachstate.edu
STEP 2: Click on “Panther Web” in the green boxes on the left hand side of the webpage.
STEP 3: Log into Panther Web using your student ID and password.
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STEP 4: Click “Add/Drop/Withdraw Classes.”
STEP 5: Select the class term.
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STEP 6: Enter the course ID/Number(s) and click “Search Now.”
STEP 7: Review the “Course Search Results” section.
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UNDERSTANDING COURSE RESULTS
Reference
Number
Number of seats remaining
Building
and
Classroom
Location
Course
ID
Campus
Location
Dates and time of the class
STEP 8: When you have decided on a class, click on the reference number when you are ready
to register for that class.
STEP 9: Select “Click Here” to make the selection permanent.
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Program Objective Code (POC)
Each program offered at Palm Beach State College has a specific program objective code
assigned to it. Therefore, in order to take courses within a certain program, you must have the
matching program objective code registered to your student account. If not, Panther Web will
not allow you to register for certain classes. In this case, you will need to add the code that
correlates with the program of study you are pursuing.
STEP 1: Determine which POC you need to use.
NonCredit
Pathway
• 40 Hour School Age Certification- 5373
• School Age Professional Certificate- 5373
• Director Credential Level I, II, Advanced or Renewal6366
Credit
Pathway
• Youth Development College Credit Certificate- 6387
• AS in Human Services- Youth Development
Concentration- 2374
• BAS in Supervision and Management- Primary POC
T701, Secondary POC 6387
STEP 2: Go to www.palmbeachstate.edu
STEP 3: Click “Apply” in the green boxes on the left.
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STEP 4: Click “Forms”.
STEP 5: Click the “Program Objective Change” Form.
STEP 6: Print out the form and complete. When completing, check “Add a New Program
Objective Code” and write in the additional code.
STEP 7: Fax the form to Nicole Tarsia, at 561-327-4882. She will forward this form to Palm
Beach State College. It is your responsibility to ensure that your code has been added. To do
this, you will need to contact Ms. Lori Lambert at 561-868-3613 to confirm that she has
updated your program objective code.
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Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF)
As discussed on page 18-19, some pieces of the non-credit pathway can be completed online
through the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF). In addition, DCF provides the
certificates and credentials that can be obtained through the non-credit pathway. Therefore,
when pursuing the non-credit pathway practitioners should register with DCF so that they can
sign up for online courses, view their transcript, sign up for exams, print certificates, etc.
Register with DCF
The first thing that you need to do in order to register for courses, view your transcript, sign up
for competency exams, etc. is to register with DCF.
STEP 1: Go to www.dcf.state.fl.us – Services and Programs – Child Care.
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STEP 2: Click on “Training Information.”
STEP 3: Click on “View Transcript.”
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STEP 4: Click on the link for new users to register.
STEP 5: Fill out the requested information. You are now registered with DCF.
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Registering for DCF Classes
STEP 1: Go to www.dcf.state.fl.us
STEP 2: Click on “Services and Programs – Child Care.”
STEP 3: Click on “Training Information.”
STEP 4: Click on “Course Registration.”
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STEP 5: Enter the requested information.
STEP 6: Click “Instructor Led or Online Courses Enroll/Unenroll.”
STEP 7: Click on the tab for “Online Course Enroll”. Select a training area and then select the
course that you would like to register for.
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STEP 8: Click “Next” until you get to the confirmation page.
STEP 9: If you wish to register for additional courses, click “Back” to return to the first page.
Once you have completed selecting your courses, click “Pay for Courses”.
STEP 10: Select Palm Beach State College and click “Next”.
STEP 11: Select the course/courses you wish to pay for and click “Next”.
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STEP 12: If you are applying for a Prime Time Palm Beach County scholarship to cover the cost
of the class/classes, select “Print Payment/Registration Info” to obtain an invoice.
NOTE: If the invoice does not open, and you are sent back to Step 1, your browser has blocked
the pop-up. You may see a notification at the bottom of your screen stating this. Select the
option to allow pop-ups for the site and continue.
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STEP 13: Once you have printed the invoice for each course, fax the invoice with your
scholarship application to Prime Time.
After Prime Time Palm Beach County has paid for the course you will receive a notification by email that your payment is processed. You will have 45 days to complete the course. The 45day time period begins with the first day you go to the course site. If you do not complete the
course within the allotted 45 days, you must re-register and pay out-of-pocket to continue the
course. There are no course refunds.
If you need assistance with registering, please contact the DCF Child Care Training Information
Center: 1-888-FL-CCTIC (1-888-352-2842).
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DCF Competency Exams
Once you have completed any DCF course, you will need to take a competency exam in order to
obtain your certificate. Exams must be scheduled no later than seven (7) calendar days prior to
your selected exam session date. Therefore, it is important to schedule your exams early. The
cost of each exam is $1.00 per clock-hour. For example, the cost of taking an exam for a 10clock-hour course would be $10.00. Prime Time does not cover the cost of exams.
An individual enrolled in one of the department's training courses who has paid all course fees
may register for the exam online. If you have not taken a class, but wish to take the
competency exam, you must call to schedule your exam.
To register for DCF competency exams online:
STEP 1: Go to www.dcf.state.fl.us
STEP 2: Click on “Services and Programs – Child Care.”
STEP 3: Click on “Training Information.”
STEP 4: Click on “View Transcript.”
STEP 5: Enter the requested information.
Step 6: Click “Competency Exams Enroll/Unenroll.
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To register for DCF competency exams by phone:
Call 1-888-352-2842. Before you call, please be prepared to provide your social security
number and the title(s) of the child care training courses for which you need to schedule an
exam. The hours of operation are 8am – 5pm (EST) Monday-Friday.
After you have pre-registered for your exam(s), you will need to print your confirmation letter
from your training transcript at www.dcf.state.fl.us. This confirmation letter will provide
information about the location and directions to the exam site, and date, time and cost of the
exam(s). In addition, the letter will provide information on how to pay for your exams. Print
your confirmation letter and bring it with you to the testing location.
Please note that it is your responsibility to see that you obtain the confirmation letter online
and that the exams, time and location is what you requested. For more information regarding
the competency exams, call (561) 868-4046 or (561) 868-4044.
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Scholarships and Financial
Incentives
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Scholarships
Prime Time Palm Beach County offers scholarship opportunities for practitioners who are
interested in pursuing degree or certificate courses or attending national/state conferences
that are specific to the afterschool field.
Children and youth benefit when staff are better educated about the stages of youth
development and developmentally appropriate practices for different age groups and abilities.
Being able to network with colleagues from throughout the state and the nation, and to share
best practices are also invaluable opportunities. Prime Time Palm Beach County feels it is
important that afterschool practitioners have access to a variety of opportunities and seeks to
provide the support necessary to help them achieve their goals and ultimately strengthen their
programs.
Prime Time scholarship awards are granted to afterschool practitioners for classes,
conferences, workshops, and seminars that promote quality afterschool programming and
management, and are directly related to the afterschool field. You may be eligible to receive a
Prime Time Professional Development Scholarship if you are employed in an afterschool
program as a manager or frontline professional.
To apply for a Prime Time scholarship:
STEP 1: Register for classes and print a copy of your schedule. If taking a DCF course, register
and print a copy of the invoice. Do not pay for the classes you have registered for.
STEP 2: Complete the Prime Time scholarship application and have it signed by the appropriate
parties. To find the scholarship application, go to www.primetimepbc.org and click on
“Scholarship Application” under Quick Links.
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STEP 3: Fax the scholarship application and your PBSC schedule and/or DCF invoice to Nicole
Tarsia, Prime Time Scholarship Coordinator, at 561-327-4882.
STEP 4: If you have previously attended college or obtained certificates through DCF, email a
copy of your college unofficial transcript and DCF transcript to Nicole Tarsia at
ntarsia@primetimepbc.org. For instructions on how to do this, see page 57.
STEP 5: The scholarship coordinator will review and process your application. Once processed,
the scholarship coordinator will contact you to inform about the next steps.
Once you have completed the class/classes or conference, you must submit a follow-up form
and email another copy of your transcript to Nicole Tarsia.
For a list of approved conferences and events, visit www.primetimepbc.org: For Afterschool
Providers – Financial Assistance - Scholarships. Click on the link for “Approved Conferences,
Workshops, Seminars & Events.”
Please note: Prime Time will review your scholarship application and reserves the right to reject
any application that does not meet our requirements. All applications will be considered on a
first come, first serve basis for Prime Time-approved classes, conferences, and events.
However, priority funding will be given to applicants who have not previously been awarded a
Prime Time Professional Development Scholarship.
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Sending Transcripts to Prime Time
Palm Beach State College:
STEP 1: Go to www.palmbeachstate.edu
STEP 2: Click “Panther Web” and enter your Student ID and Password.
STEP 3: Click “View Transcript.”
STEP 4: Click “File” - “Save As” and save file on your desktop as a web archive, single file (mht).
Email this file as an attachment to Nicole Tarsia: ntarsia@primetimepbc.org
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Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF)
STEP 1: Go to www.dcf.state.fl.us
STEP 2: Click on “Services and Programs – Child Care.”
STEP 3: Click on “Training Information.”
STEP 4: Click on “View Transcript.”
STEP 5: Enter the requested information.
Step 6: Click “My Student Information and Transcript.”
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STEP 7: Save this information as a PDF file and e-mail it to Nicole Tarsia at
ntarsia@primetimepbc.org
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The Afterschool WAGE$ Florida Project
The Afterschool WAGE$® FLORIDA Project is administered by the Children’s Forum. This
program provides education-based salary supplements to afterschool practitioners.
Practitioners must work in licensed or license-exempt Palm Beach County afterschool programs
that participate in the Quality Improvement System to be eligible for this supplement.
Practitioners must:
 Earn less than $17.50 per hour as an afterschool practitioner
 Be continuously employed at the same afterschool program
 Work at least 15 hours per week with children and youth in grades K-12
 Have at least one of the educational levels listed below
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To view the WAGE$ brochure visit http://www.wages-fl.com/programs.php. Scroll down to the
bottom of the page and select “Afterschool WAGE$ Information Brochure”. If your current
educational level is listed on this ladder, fill out the WAGE$ application (also found at the link
above) and fax with a copy of your most recent paystub and education documentation
(unofficial transcripts, diploma) to Nicole Tarsia at 561-327-4882. Your application will be
reviewed and sent to the Children’s Forum which administers the program. The Children’s
Forum will make the decision regarding your application and contact you once the review is
completed.
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Palm Beach State
College Services
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PantherWeb
PantherWeb is Palm Beach State College’s online tool that allows students to register for
classes, pay fees, view transcripts, complete degree audits, etc.
PantherWeb can be easily accessed through Palm Beach State College’s homepage. To enter
click on the “PantherWeb” box and then enter your student ID and password.
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Once you have entered your student ID and password you will directed to the main
PantherWeb page. PantherWeb’s “Quick Links” section holds many of the tools that you may
need to use throughout your time at Palm Beach State College. In addition, the yellow bar at
the top houses multiple drop down menus that allow you to gain information and navigate
PantherWeb.
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PBSC Email Account
Every student that applies to Palm Beach State College will be assigned an email address. You
can access your PBSC email through PantherWeb. However, a first-time user must activate
his/her account prior to being able to access it.
To access your email account, enter PantherWeb and then click on the “my.palmbeachstate Email” button. This will enable you to set up your account if you are a first-time user, or access
your email account.
Questions about your PBSC email account? Go to
http://www.palmbeachstate.edu/helpdesk/student-email-faq.aspx
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PantherCard
Palm Beach State College’s PantherCard allows students to have access to various features
which include:
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Printing / Copying
Access to Palm Beach State College Wellness Centers
Access to Media Technology Labs
Access to Student Learning Centers (SLC Labs)
Purchases at Follett Bookstores
Purchases at Palm Beach State Cafeterias
Purchases at Palm Beach State Dunkin Donuts locations
Discounts at local merchants
If you would like to get a PantherCard, visit the bookstore on campus or the LLRC at the Belle
Glade campus.
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Bookstore
Practitioners can obtain books, school supplies, computer products, apparel, gifts and gift cards
in the bookstores located at each of the college campuses.
Please have a detailed schedule with you when you are ready to purchase your books. It is
recommended that you purchase your textbooks and supplies at the campus where your
classes are being held. Different campuses may use different textbooks for the same class.
Practitioners receiving a Prime Time scholarship must bring their scholarship approval letter to
the bookstore in order to receive their books.
The online bookstore makes services available to faculty, staff and students 24 hours a day.
Locations:
Boca Raton
BK (bookstore)
building
3000 Saint Lucie
Avenue
phone: 561-8624361
Lake Worth
BK (bookstore)
building
4200 Congress
Avenue
phone: 561-8683284
Palm Beach Gardens
BR (Burt Reynolds)
building
3160 PGA Boulevard
phone: 561-2075660
Belle Glade
CRB building
1977 College Drive
phone: 561-9931173
Regular hours are: 8 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. (Monday - Thursday) and 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. (Friday).
Hours may vary at each campus and during holidays and Summer term.
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Cashier’s Office
The cashier’s office is the point of collection for student fees and payments. Payments can be
made by cash, check, money order, credit or debit card. Students can make payments in
person, by mail, by drop box or online with Pantherweb.
Practitioners receiving a Prime Time scholarship must bring their scholarship approval letter to
the cashier’s office prior to the payment due date. When doing this, it is best to go the Lake
Worth Cashier’s Office.
Locations:
Boca Raton
3000 Saint Lucie
Avenue, MS#44
Lake Worth
4200 Congress
Avenue, MS#11
phone: (561) 8624610
phone: (561) 8683250
Palm Beach
Gardens
3160 PGA
Boulevard, MS#45
Belle Glade
1977 College Drive,
MS#43
phone: (561) 9931132
phone: (561) 2075611
For further information on the cashier’s office visit
http://www.palmbeachstate.edu/finance/offices/student-account-services/cashiers-office.aspx
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Testing Center
The Testing Centers at Palm Beach State College offers a variety of tests and support services to
students. For test schedules of each location, visit http://www.palmbeachstate.edu/testing/
Belle Glade Test Center
Boca Raton Test Center
561-993-1125 Phone
561-993-1129 Fax
Location: CRA Building, Room 115
561-862-4324 Phone
561-862-4322 Fax
Location: Boca Tech Building, Room 126
Monday-Thursday (Fall & Spring) 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday (Fall & Spring) 8:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
Friday (closed in Summer)
 PERT
 Accuplacer
 CLEP
 COMPASS-ESL
 DISTANCE LEARNING Tests
 HESI A2 Nursing Exam
 BAT (Basic Abilities Test) by I/O Solutions
 INSTRUCTOR MAKE-UP Tests
 PRO CALC (for LPN and RN)
 SPECIAL NEEDS Testing
 TABE (Test of Adult Basic Education)
 TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills)
Monday & Thursday 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday & Wednesday 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday (Fall & Spring) 8:00 AM 2:00 PM
Friday (closed in Summer)
PERT
Accuplacer
CLEP
COMPASS-ESL
DISTANCE LEARNING Tests
HESI A2 Nursing Exam
INSTRUCTOR MAKE-UP Tests
NFSI (National Fire Fighter Selection Inventory)
SPECIAL NEEDS Testing
TABE (Test of Adult Basic Education)
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Lake Worth Test Center
Palm Beach Gardens Test Center
561-868-3012 Phone
561-868-3015 Fax
561-868-3046 TDD
Location: CT (Counseling & Testing) Bldg
561-207-5359 Phone
561-207-5361 Fax
Location: Burt Reynolds Student Services Center
Monday & Thursday 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday & Wednesday 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday (Fall & Spring) 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday (closed in Summer)
PERT
Accuplacer
CHALLENGE EXAMINATIONS
CLEP
COMPASS-ESL (English Proficiency Language Test for
Learners of English)
DISTANCE LEARNING Tests
HESI A2 Nursing Exam
BAT (Basic Abilities Test) by I/O Solutions
INSTRUCTOR MAKE-UP Tests
NATIONAL FIREFIGHTER SELECTION INVENTORY
(NFSI)
NLN Mobility
PRO CALC
SHIELD Test
SPECIAL NEEDS Testing
TABE (Tests of Adult Basic Education)
TEAS Test (Test of Essential Academic Skills)
TESTING for OTHER INSTITUTIONS
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Monday & Thursday 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday & Wednesday 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday (Fall & Spring) 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday (closed in Summer)
PERT
Accuplacer
CLEP (College Level Examination Program)
COMPASS-ESL (English Language Proficiency Test for
Learners of English)
DISTANCE LEARNING Tests
HESI A2 Nursing Exam
INSTRUCTOR MAKE-UP Tests
NFSI (National FireFighter Selection Inventory)
SPECIAL NEEDS Testing
TABE (Tests of Adult Basic Education)
TEACHER CERTIFICATION
TESTING for OTHER INSTITUTIONS
Student Learning Center
The Student Learning Center (SLC) provides students with assistance on the skills necessary for
success at the college. The SLC provides academic support through labs, supplemental
instructions and tutoring services. Students must have a PantherCard to access the SLC. (For
information on how to obtain a PantherCard, go to page 66.)
There is a student learning center located on each campus. The following labs are offered at
the Student Learning Center although each campus may not offer all of the labs listed below.
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Math Lab
Computer Lab
English Writing Lab
Reading/EAP (English for Academic Purposes) Lab
VPI Lab (Vocational Preparatory Instruction)
Supplemental Instruction (SI) is also offered at the Lake Worth campus. This is a program of
structured study sessions that targets courses where large numbers of students withdraw or
receive a grade of D or F. It is free, attendance is voluntary, and students of all skill levels
benefit from it. SI emphasizes study skills and strategies as much as course content.
The Student Learning Centers at Lake Worth and Belle Grade also offer various seminars and
workshops.
For more detailed information on the Student Learning Center visit:
http://www.palmbeachstate.edu/slc/
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Parking
All students driving a vehicle on campus need to obtain a Palm Beach State College parking
permit.
In order to obtain a parking decal you must bring the following items to a Security Office.
 Student ID Card
 Vehicle Registration
 Class Schedule/Paid Receipt
Once you have obtained your decal, it should be adhered to the outside of the left rear window
or left rear bumper.
FAU decals are honored at all Palm Beach State campuses, and students with an FAU decal
must comply with Palm Beach State traffic and parking regulations.
Security Office Locations:
Lake Worth
SEC101
4200 Congress Avenue
Lake Worth, FL 33461
(561) 868-3600
Cell (561) 324-3531
Belle Glade
CRB124
1977 College Drive
Belle Glade, FL, 33430
(561) 993-1120
Cell (561) 261-6409
Palm Beach Gardens
AD117
3160 PGA Boulevard
Palm Beach Gardens,
FL 33410
(561) 207-5600
Cell (561) 876-1081
Boca Raton
BK104
3000 St. Lucie Avenue
Boca Raton, FL, 33431
(561) 862-4600
Cell (561) 703-1287
For more detailed information on Parking visit: http://www.palmbeachstate.edu/security/trafficand-parking/
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Contacts
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Contacts
Prime Time Palm Beach County
Elisa Moro, Career Advisor
561-732-8066 x 122
emoro@primetimepbc.org
561-732-8066 x 117
ntarsia@primetimepbc.org
Nicole Tarsia, Scholarship Coordinator
Palm Beach State College - Institute of Early Care and Afterschool Programs
Kimberly Allen, Program Director (40-Hour, SAPC) 561-868-4049
allenk@palmbeachstate.edu
Sheila Scott-Lubin, Director
561-868-3792
pasapanl@palmbeachstate.edu
Palm Beach State College - Bachelor Degree Advisors
Mily Davila
561-868-4104
davilam@pbcc.edu
561-868-4113
ASHMENH@palmbeachstate.edu
Hilary Ashmen
Florida Department of Children and Families
1-888-FL-CCTIC (1-888-352-2842)
Afterschool WAGE$ Florida Project
850-681-7002
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References
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References
Florida Department of Children and Families (2009). Florida Child Care Staff Credential
Verification Application. Retrieved from http://ccrain.fldcf.org/documents/6/467.pdf#page=1
Florida Department of Children and Families (2009). Florida Child Care Director Credential and
Renewal Application. Retrieved from http://ccrain.fldcf.org/documents/6/468.pdf#page=1
Florida Department of Children and Families (2012). Florida Director Credentials. Retrieved
from http://www.dcf.state.fl.us/programs/childcare/dircred.shtml
Palm Beach State College (n.d.). What You Need to Know About Youth Development (6387).
Retrieved from
http://www.palmbeachstate.edu/areasofstudy/programsheet/index.asp?id=137
Palm Beach State College (n.d.). What You Need to Know About Human Services-Youth
Development Concentration (AS 2374). Retrieved from
http://www.palmbeachstate.edu/areasofstudy/programsheet/index.asp?id=131
Palm Beach State College (n.d.). What You Need to Know About Supervision and ManagementGeneral Management Concentration (BAS T701). Retrieved from
http://www.palmbeachstate.edu/areasofstudy/programsheet/index.asp?id=141
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