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STUDENTS STUDENTS
Physical Education Physical Education
& Physical Activity Environment & Involvement & Physical Activity Environment &
Nutrition
Health Education EMPLOYEES Engagement COORDINATING POLICY, PROCESS, AND PRACTICE Counseling, Social Services Social & Emotional & FAMILIES Health Education EMPLOYEES Engagement Family Physical COORDINATING POLICY, PROCESS, AND PRACTICE Counseling, Social & FAMILIES
Nutrition
Community
Community
Services
Services
Involvement
Family
Psychological
Psychological
Services
HEALTHY SAFE
HEALTHY SAFE
CHALLENGED SUPPORTED ENGAGED
CHALLENGED SUPPORTED ENGAGED
Physical
Social &
Emotional
Environment
Environment
Employee IMPROVING LEARNING AND HEALTH Health Climate Employee IMPROVING LEARNING AND HEALTH Health Climate
Wellness Education Wellness Education
Health Health
Services Services
COMMUNITY COMMUNITY
Oh, the Ways We Can Play! Wellness for All
Oh, the Ways We Can Play! is an annual field day professional development opportunity for District elementary The Department of Extended Learning (Afterschool Programming) strives to make afterschool a positive
afterschool staff. The event was designed to teach appropriate physical activities to afterschool site directors experience for every student it serves. As programs endeavor to meet the needs of an increasingly diverse
and staff through interactive and hands on activities, and counts towards their twelve hour professional student population, the scope of training for staff continues to increase.
development requirement. Oh, the Ways We Can Play! consists of a healthy continental breakfast, games,
entertainment and team building opportunities. The 6th Annual Oh, the Ways We Can Play! event was held on Training offered to afterschool site staff during FY19:
April 2, 2019 and attended by more than 360 afterschool staff. Activities included Zumba, yoga, basketball
and soccer drills, STEM activities and organized games. In order to promote camaraderie within each school Autism Spectrum Disorder – The Autism Spectrum Disorder training teaches participants vital information
site, a banner contest was held and awards were given for school spirit. Vendors were on hand throughout on the sensory needs, behavior and manifestations associated with Autism. This training is a requirement for
the event to ensure staff had lots of fun, shaved ice to cool down with and plenty of fresh fruit. all afterschool site directors, and is recommended for any afterschool staff working directly with children on
the Autism Spectrum. 180 afterschool staff participated in this training.
Bringing Back Behavior – This training is provided by Florida Atlantic University. It gives participants an
overview of developmental delays with a focus on characteristics, strengths, and challenges one may encounter
when working with an individual who has a developmental disability. 85 afterschool staff participated in this
training.
EAP Trainings – These trainings address many aspects of work/life balance, allowing participants to learn new
skills, modify behaviors, improve communication techniques and utilize resources that enhance personal and
professional effectiveness. 175 afterschool staff participated in this training.
Professional Crisis Management (PCM) – PCM focuses on four primary strategies taught by certified
instructors. Strategies include crisis prevention, crisis de-escalation, crisis intervention, and post crisis
management. PCM training requires a twenty-two-hour course, a written exam and a practical exam. Upon
successful completion participants are certified as PCM practitioners. The Department of Extended Learning
(Afterschool Programming) has three staff members certified as PCM Instructors. Additionally, Afterschool
Programming Liaison – Ms. Aubrey Bennett received the status of PCM Co-Trainer in April 2014. These staff
members have facilitated all initial and recertification trainings for afterschool staff since April 2013. During
FY19, 88 staff were trained and received certification or recertification in PCM.
Other wellness trainings offered to afterschool staff during FY19

Inclusion Trainings – The Arc of Palm Beach County offered a variety of trainings this year to afterschool staff
Afterschool Crisis Management - This training is provided by School Police and includes information on working with specific needs students. The trainings offered participants the opportunity to experience what
responding to critical incidents, developing a crisis plan, responding to codes, lock downs and evaluations as it is like to have a developmental disability. Experiences like this help staff learn how to include youth with
well as domestic violence relating to school staff and students.
special needs into their programs. 120 afterschool staff participated in this training.

Playground Safety - The Playground Safety training is offered through the Department of Risk management
and reviews measures for keeping students safe during outdoor activities as well as discusses procedures for
reporting accidents. 740 afterschool staff participated in the face-to-face Playground Safety training.

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