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April, 2015

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What An Offer!
 
Introducing lower prices for our 2-clock hour workshops and the * United 4 Children Punch Card Promotion TAKE 5 CLOCK HOURS AND GET ONE CLOCK HOUR FREE!!!!!

Receive your United 4 Children Training punch card at your first training that applies.

Punch cards will be initialed by the trainer at each training.

Punch-card promotion is applicable for all United 4 Children 2 hour face-to-face evening workshops and most of our Saturday 3 hour or 5 hour workshops - see registration information for details.

 
For additional information contact Anita Stover at
314-531-1412 ext. 68.

 

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National
Child Abuse
Prevention Month
  
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time to recognize that we each play a part in promoting the social and emotional well-being of children and families in our communities.  Click here to Learn more about the National Child Abuse Prevention Month.  If you would like to download the "Making Meaningful Connections 2015 Prevention Resource Guide" click here. 
  
  
 
Give STL Day is May 5th!

         

On May 5, 2015, United 4 Children and over 500 nonprofit organizations in the St. Louis area will participate in the second annual Give STL Day. Give over your lunch hour, or give late at night!  Your contribution will be gratefully received and responsibly used to help United 4 Children provide all children with access to safe, quality childcare and afterschool opportunities in which to learn, grow, relate, and explore.

 

Click here for additional information.

 

 
We're So Glad You're Here

Gail Wulff  is our new Director of Education Enrichment.  Gail has a Masters degree in Educational Administration and over 18 years of experience in schools as both a teacher and administrator.  Her expertise is in special education and inclusion best practices.  Gail is an experienced trainer and provides development and coaching for teachers on the current best practices in education.

 

Patti Short is our new Event Director.  Patti brings 31 years of volunteer services in the St. Louis area, ranging from the Steering Team-Race For the Cure, VP of Fundraising for the St. Louis Junior League, Balloon Glow Chair, Central West End House Tour Chair, President of the Barnes Jewish Auxiliary and sits on the Barnes Jewish Hospital Foundation Board.  Patti and her husband are the proud parents of four beautiful daughters. 

 
  
A Place For All Children

        


Including Children of All Abilities in Early Childhood Programs
 
April 25, 2015
 
9:00 am to 12:00 pm

Monroe County Health Department
310 Market Street
Paris, MO 65275
 
Supporting Children with Autism, Emotional Disorders and Language Delays
 
After this session, you will know some specific approaches to assist children who have autism, severe disabilities, emotional disorders, and language delays.  You will also learn how to support these children by adapting the environment, activities and other daily experiences.  This module will enable you to provide support after a diagnosis is made.  Resources from Autism Speaks will be shared.  Participants will receive a workbook, classroom tools and door prizes
 
FREE TRAINING
 
Hosted by United 4 Children

3 DHSS Approved Clock Hours

 

Click here to register!


  
For additional information contact Lisa Eberle-Mayse
Phone:  314-531-1412 ext. 17
 
 
Training Opportunity

    

We have several fantastic training opportunities coming up.  Please see below for links to these Professional Development Clock Hour Trainings for April through July. Click here  to view the April through July training calendar.

 

United 4 Children is offering several very important and relevant training classes with topics ranging from "Implementing Anti-Bias Education to "No Drama Discipline". Did you know United 4 Children's professional development workshops/trainings have clock hour approval by Missouri Department of Health and Senior Service? We are also able to offer professional development at your program site. Call United 4 Children at 314-531-1412 for more information.

 

 

  Upcoming Clock HoursTraining Opportunities

All Courses Require Pre-registration Unless Otherwise Noted
  
 
April 20, 2015..... Implementing Anti-Bias Education
Click here for training description and to register on-line.

April 25, 2015.....STEM Activities for Preschool and School Age Children
Click here for training description and to register on-line.

May 5-9, 2015.....
Positive Management Techniques for Supervising and Motivating Staff  (on-line training varies per your schedule)
Click here for training description and to register on-line.

May 9, 2015..... Adult and Pediatric CPR
Click here for training description and to register on-line.

May 9, 2015....Adult and Pediatric First Aid

Click here for training description and to register on-line.

 

May 20, 2015.......Program Leadership:  Talking with Families about Tough Topics

Click here for training description and to register on-line.

 

June 2-16, 2015.....The Outdoor Classroom (on-line training varies per your schedule)

Click here for training description and to register on-line.

 

June 16, 2015.....Exploring Einstein:  An Adventure in Brain Development

Click here for training description and to register on-line.
  
July 11, 2015.... Adult and Pediatric CPR
Click here for training description and to register on-line.
  
July 11, 2015..... Adult and Pediatric First Aid
Click here for training description and to register on-line.
  
July 18, 2015.... No Drama Discipline
Click here for training description and to register on-line.

 

 

   

Additional training and information is available by visiting our website at:  To view the training calendar click the 
"Event Calendar"
tab.

 

 

United 4 Children | 12 N. Newstead Ave. | St. Louis, Missouri 63108 | (314) 531-1412