Watertown Commission on Disability

Wednesday, April 7, 2010: 6th Annual Awards Night & Responding Versus Reacting to Your Kids:
Key Principals and Techniques for Effective Parenting
Charlie Appelstein

*Please note: The Watertown Commission on Disability is providing ASL interpreters and CART on screen for this event.

This is an uplifting evening to honor all that is great in Special Education in Watertown. We have many dedicated people in our schools and the community. Join us to recognize and honor those who have been influential in our children’s lives. Nomination Ballots are enclosed in this mailing please take the time to nominate an educator, professional or individual within the community who has positively impacted you or your child. We would also love to have parents involved in the presentation of the awards.

The awards will be followed by a presentation by Charlie Appelstein an entertaining speaker whose motto is, “There’s no such thing as a bad kid.” Charlie has spent over 25 years working with children, parents. Join us for one of his most popular keynote address “The Glass Ain’t Half-Full; Heck, It’s Overflowing!” Creating a Strength-Based Culture in Your Setting. Strength-based practice is an emerging approach to helping at-risk children, youth, and families that is exceptionally positive and hope-inspiring. Q and A time will be provided at the end.
Childcare is not available for this date.
Time: 6:30 to 9:00
Location: Arsenal Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal Street, Watertown
Light Hor D Oeuvres, baked goods and beverages will be served.