United Way Success By 6 will host “Seeing Strength, Shaping Supports: Autism-Informed Teaching for Every Learner” on Saturday, March 21, at the Wyatt Park Christian Church Fellowship Hall in St. Joseph.
The training, scheduled from 8:00 – 11:00 a.m., is designed for early childhood educators but remains open to any interested community members. National presenters Cheryl Cotter and Cristen Sassi will lead the session, focusing on how understanding autistic cognitive processing can benefit all students in a classroom setting.
- When: Saturday, March 21 (Doors open at 7:30 a.m.)
- Where: Wyatt Park Christian Church Fellowship Hall
- Cost: $15 per person (includes light refreshments)
- Registration: stjosephunitedway.org/earlyeducators or call 816-364-2381
The seminar aims to shift the educational perspective toward a strength-based lens. Participants will learn to align teaching strategies and environmental supports with a child’s unique perspective and learning needs.
The event is supported by Community Action Partnership Head Start and Wyatt Park Christian Church. United Way Success By 6 is a collaborative initiative dedicated to ensuring children are prepared for success by the time they enter kindergarten.