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Schedule For 2004

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January
1/14
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, “Raising Resilient Children and Adolescents” 7:00-8:30 p.m., Learning Disabilities Association of Manitoba and Manitoba Council for Children with Behaviour Disorders, (204) 774-1821
1/15

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, “Creating a Positive School Climate: Strategies for Fostering Motivation, Self-Discipline, Hope, and Resilience” one day, Learning Disabilities Association of Manitoba and Manitoba Council for Children with Behaviour Disorders, (204) 774-1821

1/20
Collinsville, Ill, “Creating a Positive School Climate” 8:00-9:45 a.m., Collinsville School District, (618) 346-6350
1/21
Needham, MA, “Raising Resilient Children” 7:00-9:00 p.m., St. Joseph’s School, (781) 444-4459
1/24 Santa Barbara, CA, "Rethinking the Care of the Child Facing Adversity" one day with Dr. Sam Goldstein, Dyslexia Awareness and Resource Center, (805) 963-7339
1/28
Myrtle Beach, SC, "How to Keep Your Eye on the Goal when Kids Are Pushing All Your Buttons" (Keynote) 7:45-8:30 p.m., South Carolina Association of Children's Homes and Family Services, Lexington, SC, (803) 996-5437
1/29
Myrtle Beach, SC, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Strength, Hope, and Resilience in At-Risk Youth and Ourselves" 8:30 a.m.-noon, South Carolina Association of Children's Homes and Family Services, Lexington, SC, (803) 996-5437

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 February
2/3
Tulsa, OK, “Creating a Positive School Climate” 3:30-4:30 p.m., Holland Hall, (918) 879-4720
2/4
Tulsa, OK, “Raising Resilient Children and Adolescents” 8:30-10:00 a.m., Holland Hall, (918) 879-4720
2/5 Bellmore, NY, "Creating a Positive School Climate" Noon-2:00 p.m. with administrators and 3:30-5:30 p.m. with teachers from Bellmore, North Bellmore, Merrick, and North Merrick School District, (516) 679-2913
2/5 Bellmore, NY, "Raising Resilient Children and Adolescents" 7:00-9:00 p.m., Community Wellness Council, (516) 679-2913
2/6 Bellmore, NY, "Working with At-Risk Students" 8:00-10:00 a.m., Pupil Personnel Staff, Bellmore, North Bellmore, Merrick, and North Merrick School District, (516) 679-2913
2/13
Lake Wales, FL, “Creating a Positive School Climate” 9:30-11:30 a.m., and “Nurturing Resilience in Ourselves” (for students) 3:00-4:00 p.m., The Vanguard School, (863) 676-6091
2/14
Lake Wales, FL, “The Power of Mindsets: Fostering Resilience in Our Children” 8:30-10:30 a.m., The Vanguard School, (863) 676-6091
2/20
Bay City, MI, “Anger and Aggression: Raising Resilient Children in a Risky World” (for professionals) one day, Bay Arenac Independent School District, (989)
667-3280
2/21
Bay City, MI, “Anger and Aggression: Raising Resilient Children in a Risky World” (for parents) 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Bay Arenac Independent School District, (989) 667-3280
2/24
Boston, MA, “Working with Angry, Difficult Youth: Strategies for Nurturing Resilience and Managing Resistance” one day, The Home for Little Wanderers, (617) 585-7523
2/25
Atlanta, GA, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Hope and Resilience in Our Students and Ourselves" 6:00-8:00 p.m. (Keynote), Beginning Teacher Academy, sponsored by the Interactive Teaching Network, University of Georgia, Athens, (706) 542-4770
2/26
Houston, TX, “Raising Resilient Children and Adolescents” 7:00-9:00 p.m., Junior League of North Harris County
2/27
Houston, TX, “Angry, Difficult Children and Adolescents: Strategies to Foster Self-Control, Motivation, Hope, and Resilience” one day, Junior League of North Harris County
2/28
Dallas, TX, “The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation and Resilience in Children with Learning Problems” 9:00 a.m.-noon, The Dallas Branch of the International Dyslexia Association

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March
3/4
Norfolk, VA, "Working with Angry, Difficult Youth: Strategies for Fostering Motivation, Self-Discipline, and Resilience", one day, Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters, (757) 668-7932
3/9
East Windsor, NJ, "Nurturing Hope and Resilience in At-Risk Youth" one day, Union Industrial Home for Children, Trenton, NJ, (609) 695-1492
3/10
East Windsor, NJ, "The Father's Role in Raising Resilient Children" (Keynote) 10:30 a.m.-noon, Fourth Annual Fatherhood Conference, Operation Fatherhood, Trenton, NJ, (609) 695-1492
3/12
Whitney Point, NY, “Creating a Positive School Climate” one day, Whitney Point Central Schools, (607) 692-8269
3/16
Hartford, CT, “Raising Resilient Children” 6:30-7:30 p.m., Pediatric Practitioners, Connecticut Children’s Medical Center, (860) 545-9979
3/17
Cromwell, CT, “Nurturing Resilience and Hope in At-Risk Youth” (Keynote) and “Developing Stress Hardiness in Ourselves” (Breakout Session) morning, CAPSEF Annual Conference, Hartford, (860) 525-1318
3/19
Tyngsboro, MA, “Working with Children and Adolescents: Nurturing Resilience and Managing Resistance” one day, Community Program Innovations, Cambridge, MA, (617) 547-5577
3/24
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, "Nurturing Hope and Resilience in Ourselves and Others" one day, Mental Health and Addictions Services, Saskatoon Regional Health Authority and Saskatchewan Health, (306) 655-4107
3/29
Belmont, MA, "Raising Resilient Children and Adolescents" 7:00-9:00 p.m., Belmont Parent Education Series, (617) 484-1178
3/30
Falls Village, CT, "Raising Resilient Children and Adolescents" 7:00-9:00 p.m., The Housatonic Youth Service Bureau, (860) 824-4720

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 April
4/1
Marshfield, MA, “Raising Resilient Children” 7:00-9:00 p.m., Marshfield Public Schools, (781) 834-5025
4/8 Medford, MA, "Resilience" 1:30-4:15 p.m., Tufts University
4/13
Princeton, NJ, “Raising Resilient Children” 7:30-9:00 p.m., Princeton Common Ground
4/14
Princeton, NJ, “Raising Resilient Children” morning, Princeton Common Ground
4/16
Saratoga Springs, NY, "The Power of Resilience: Skills, Strategies, and Smiles for Bouncing Back and Lifting Spirits" one day, Annual Humor Project Conference, (518) 587-8770
4/17
Saratoga Springs, NY, "Lightening Your Load: Achieving Balance in Your Work and Personal Life" repeated 1:45-2:45 p.m. and 3:15-4:15 p.m., Annual Humor Project Conference, (518) 587-8770
4/20
Allentown, PA, “Working with At-Risk Youth: Strategies for Nurturing Hope and Resilience” one day, Project Child, (610) 419-4500
4/23 Springfield, Ill, "Creating a Positive School Climate: Strategies for Fostering Motivation, Caring, and Resilience" (Keynote) 9:15-10:45 a.m., Illinois Safe School Conference, Olney, Ill, (618) 395-8626
4/27 Indiana, PA, "Working with Angry, Resistant Youth: Strategies for Nurturing Motivation, Self-Discipline, and Resilience" one day, Department of Counseling, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, (724) 422-5700
4/28
State College, PA, “Creating a Positive School Climate: Strategies for Fostering Motivation, Self-Discipline, and Resilience” (Keynote) morning, and “Are the Unmotivated Really Unmotivated or Does It Really Take Two to Tango?” (afternoon), Pennsylvania School Counselors Association, (570) 698-0103
4/29 Youngstown, OH, "Raising Resilient Children" 7:00-9:00 p.m., Comprehensive Psychiatry Specialists, (330) 726-9570
4/30
Youngstown, OH, “Working with Angry Youth: Strategies for Fostering Motivation, Self-Discipline, and Resilience” one day, Comprehensive Psychiatry Specialists, (330) 726-9570

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 May
5/1
Boston, MA, “The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation and Resilience in Students” (Keynote) 8:30-10:00 a.m., Independent Educational Consultants Association, Fairfax, VA, (703) 591-4850
5/3 Newton, MA, "Raising Resilient Children and Adolescents" 7:00-9:00 p.m., Newton PTO Council and Speaker's Series Committee, (617) 413-6017
5/4
Methuen, MA, “Creating a Positive School Climate” 3:30-5:30 p.m., Methuen Public Schools, (978) 681-1310
5/5
Lexington, MA, “Resilience” 8:00-9:00 p.m., Brookhaven at Lexington
5/6 Northampton, MA, "Fostering Resilience in Adolescents" 7:00-9:00 p.m., Friends of Children, (413) 586-0011
5/12
Marlboro, MA, “Nurturing Resilience in Our Children and Ourselves: The Power of Mindsets” (Keynote) 8:30-10:30 a.m., Massachusetts Early Intervention Consortium Conference, (978) 452-1736
5/14 Minneapolis, MN, "Angry and Resistant Children and Adolescents: Strategies for Nurturing Motivation, Self-Discipline, and Resilience" one day, James M. Bell Training Institute, Canaan, NY, (518) 781-3713
5/17 Greenwich, CT, "Raising Resilient Children" evening, Parents Together, (203) 869-2709
5/19 San Francisco, CA, "Creating a Positive School Climate" 3:30-5:00 p.m., The Hamlin School, (415) 674-5404
5/19 San Francisco, CA, "Raising Resilient Children" 7:00-9:00 p.m., The Hamlin School, (415) 674-5404
5/28
Merion, PA, “Creating a Positive School Climate” one day, Lower Merion School District, (610) 664-3112

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 June
6/3 Toronto, Ontario, Canada, "The Power of Mindsets: Strategies to Foster Motivation, Self-Esteem, and Resilience in Children with Learning Disabilities" one day, Learning Disabilities Association of Ontario, (416) 929-4311
6/15
& 16
Findlay, IL, “Working with Angry, Resistant Students: Strategies to Foster Motivation, Self-Discipline, and Resilience” two-day workshop, Illinois Special Education Leadership Academy, Olney, Ill, (618) 395-8626
6/17
& 18
Tinley Park, IL, “Working with Angry, Resistant Students: Strategies to Foster Motivation, Self-Discipline, and Resilience” two-day workshop, Illinois Special Education Leadership Academy, Olney, Ill, (618) 395-8626
6/22
San Francisco, CA, “The Power of Mindsets: Fostering Hope and Resilience in Children and Their Families” 8:30-11:30 a.m. (Keynote), at the System of Care Community Meeting sponsored by the Comprehensive Community Mental Health Services Program for Children and Their Families, Rockville, MD, (301) 443-9006 or (301) 589-4020

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 July
7/1
St. Petersburg, FL, “Are Unmotivated, Angry Students Really Unmotivated?” repeated 8:00-9:30 a.m. and 9:45-11:15 a.m. and “The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Hope and Resilience in Our Students and Ourselves” (Keynote) 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m., University of Georgia, Athens, (706) 542-4770 and Sopris West, Longmont, CO, (800) 547-6747
7/7 Clinton, TN, "Developing Stress Hardiness and Resilience in Our Students and Ourselves" (evening), The Tennessee Alternative Educator's Association, (865) 457-7440
7/8 Clinton, TN, "Creating a Positive School Climate: Strategies to Foster Motivation, Self-Discipline, and Resilience" (Keynote) and "A Dialogue with Bob Brooks" (Breakout Session) morning, The Tennessee Alternative Educator's Association, (865) 457-7440
7/9
Gatlinburg, TN, “Are Unmotivated, Angry Students Really Unmotivated?” repeated 8:00-9:30 a.m. and 9:45-11:15 a.m. and “The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Hope and Resilience in Our Students and Ourselves” (Keynote) 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m., University of Georgia, Athens, (706) 542-4770 and Sopris West, Longmont, CO, (800) 547-6747
7/14
Panama City, FL, “Are Unmotivated, Angry Students Really Unmotivated?” repeated 8:00-9:30 a.m. and 9:45-11:15 a.m. and “The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Hope and Resilience in Our Students and Ourselves” (Keynote) 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m., University of Georgia, Athens, (706) 542-4770 and Sopris West, Longmont, CO, (800) 547-6747
7/15 Lafayette, GA, "Creating a Positive School Climate" one day, Walker County Schools, (706) 638-7839
7/19 & 23
Cape Cod, MA, “Angry and Difficult Children and Adolescents: Promoting Hope, Motivation, Self-Discipline, and Resilience” 9:00 a.m.-noon everyday, New England Educational Institute, Pittsfield, MA (413) 499-1489
7/28 Milton, MA, "Creating a Positive School Climate: Strategies for Fostering Motivation and Resilience" 9:00-10:30 a.m., School of Education, Cambridge College, Cambridge, MA, (617) 868-1000

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 August
8/3 Dover, TN, "Creating a Positive School Climate" one day, Stewart County School District, (931) 232-5176
8/6 Baltimore, MD, “The Power of Mindsets: Fostering Motivation, Hope, and Resilience in At-Risk Youth” (Keynote) 8:30-10:15 a.m. and “Developing Stress Hardiness: An Antidote to Burnout” (Breakout Session) repeated 10:30 a.m. – noon and 1:45-3:15 p.m., Re-Education Conference sponsored by Pressley Ridge, Pittsburgh, PA, (412) 321-6995
8/10 Novi, MI, "Nurturing a Resilient Mindset for Life" (Keynote) 8:45-10:00 a.m., and "Developing Stress Hardiness: An Antidote for Burnout" (Breakout Session) 12:30-2:45 p.m., Prevention of Early Learning Failure Conference, Wayne County RESA, (248) 344-8443
8/11 Atlantic City, NJ, "The Power of Mindsets: Strategies for Creating a Positive School Climate" 1:00-4:00 p.m., National Association of School Psychologists Regional Conference, Pitman, NJ, (856) 256-4500, ext. 3804
8/16
De Queen, AR, “Creating a Positive School Climate” one day, De Queen School District, (870) 584-4312
8/25
Pelham, GA, “Creating a Positive School Climate” one day, Southwest Georgia RESA, (229) 294-6750
8/27 Williamstown, VT, "Creating a Positive School Climate" one day, Orange North Supervisory Union, (802) 433-5818

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 September
9/1 Chester, CT, “Creating a Positive School Climate” 8:30 a.m.-noon, Regional School District No. 4, (860) 526-2417
9/1 Merrick and North Merrick, NY, “Fostering Family Closeness and Respect” 7:30-9:00 p.m., Merrick and North Merrick School Districts, (516) 992-7283
9/2 North Merrick, NY, “Creating a Positive School Climate” morning, North Merrick School District, (516) 992-7283
9/2 Merrick, NY, “Creating a Positive School Climate” afternoon, Merrick School District, (516) 992-7283
9/7
Hanover, MA, “Creating a Positive School Climate” 9:00-10:30 a.m., South Shore Vocational Technical High School, (781) 878-8822
9/21 Philadelphia, PA, "Nurturing Resilience in At-Risk Youth" (Keynote) 10:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m., Child Welfare League of America Mid-Atlantic Conference, (609) 695-1492
9/22
Orefield, PA, “Working with Children and Adolescents: Nurturing Resilience and Managing Resistance” one day, KidsPeace, (610) 799-8373
9/23 Suffield, CT, “Creating a Positive School Climate” one day, Suffield Academy faculty, administrators, and students, (860) 386-4428
9/23 Suffield, CT, “Raising Resilient Children and Adolescents” 7:00-9:00 p.m., Suffield Academy, (860) 386-4428
9/28 Georgetown, MA, “Raising Resilient Children” 7:00-9:00 p.m., Georgetown Public Schools, (978) 352-5777
9/30 Little Rock, AR, "Working with Angry Youth: Strategies to Foster Motivation, Self-Discipline, and Resilience" one day, T.H.E.A. Foundation, (501) 833-8304
9/30 Little Rock, AR, "Fostering Family Closeness and Respect" 7:00-9:00 p.m., T.H.E.A. Foundation, (501) 833-8304

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 October
10/5 Yankton, SD, "Nurturing Resilience and Hope in Our Youth" (Keynote) morning, at a conference "Targeting Teens: Mental Health for South Dakota's Youth" sponsored by South Dakota Public Broadcasting, The National Center for Outreach, Yankton Area Mental Wellness, Inc., South Dakota Human Services Center, and South Dakota Council of Community Mental Health Centers, (605) 677-6454
10/8 Lexington, KY, "Raising Resilient Children" (Keynote) 9:30-11:00 a.m., and "A Dialogue with Bob Brooks" (Breakout Session) 11:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Kentucky Association for Early Childhood Education, (859) 245-1481
10/12
McLean, VA, “Raising Resilient Children and Adolescents” 8:30-10:00 a.m., Potomac School, (703) 356-4101
10/12
McLean, VA, “Creating a Positive School Climate” afternoon and evening with faculty and administrators, Potomac School, (703) 356-4101
10/14 Williamsburg, VA, "Angry and Resistant Children and Adolescents: Strategies for Nurturing Motivation, Self-Discipline, and Resilience" one day, James M. Bell Training Institute, Canaan, NY, (518) 781-3713
10/16 Harrisburg, PA, “Creating a Positive School Climate: Strategies for Fostering Motivation, Hope, and Resilience” (Keynote) and “Raising Resilient Children and Adolescents” (Breakout Session) morning, Learning Disabilities Association of Pennsylvania, (610) 458-8193
10/19 Millburn, NJ, “Raising Resilient Children and Adolescents” 7:30-9:00 p.m., Millburn Parent Education Committee, (973) 376-5475
10/20
Wayne, NJ, “Working with Angry, Resistant Students: Strategies for Fostering Motivation, Self-Discipline, and Resilience” one day, Lakeview Learning Center, (973) 835-1777
10/21 Marshfield, MA, "Fostering Family Closeness and Respect" 7:00-9:00 p.m., Marshfield Public Schools, (781) 834-5025
10/22
Cambridge, MA, “At-Risk Teens: Nurturing Hope and Resilience” 10:30-11:30 a.m., two day conference on October 22 and 23 titled “Awesome Adolescence” sponsored by McLean Hospital, Belmont, MA (617) 855-3152
10/26 Garden City, NY, "Creating a Positive School Climate: Strategies for Fostering Motivation, Hope, and Resilience" 3:15-4:45 p.m., Garden City Public School District, (516) 478-2617
10/26 Garden City, NY, "Raising Resilient Children and Adolescents" 7:00-9:00 p.m., Garden City Public School District, (516) 478-2617
10/27 Garden City, NY, "A Dialogue with Bob Brooks" 8:30-10:00 a.m., Garden City Substance Abuse Prevention Council, Garden City Public School District, (516) 478-2617
10/27 Plainview-Old Bethpage, NY, "Creating a Positive School Climate" 12:30-2:30 p.m., Plainview-Old Bethpage School District, (516) 937-6321
10/27 Plainview-Old Bethpage, NY, "Raising Resilient Children" 7:30-9:30 p.m., Plainview-Old Bethpage School District, (516) 937-6321
10/28 White Plains, NY, "Raising Resilient Children and Adolescents" 7:30-9:00 p.m., Westchester County Psychological Association, Scarsdale, NY, (914) 723-3030
10/29 Katonah, NY, "Nurturing Resilience" 9:30-11:30 a.m., Four Winds Hospital, (800) 528-6624

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November
11/1 Dover, MA, "Raising Resilient Children" 7:00-9:00 p.m., Dover-Sherborn Public School System
11/2 Georgetown, MA, “Creating a Positive School Climate” 1:00-3:00 p.m., Georgetown Public Schools, (978) 352-5777
11/3 New York City, “Fostering Family Closeness and Respect” evening, Early Childhood Development Center, (212) 360-7803
11/4
Austin, TX, "From Stressed Out to Stress Hardy: Changing Negative Scripts and Having Some Fun in the Process" evening, Learning Disabilities Association of Texas, (512) 458-8234
11/5
Austin, TX, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation and Resilience in Children with Learning Difficulties" (Keynote) 8:30-10:00 a.m., Learning Disabilities Association of Texas, (512) 458-8234
11/9
Simsbury, CT, "Creating a Positive School Climate: Strategies for Fostering Motivation, Hope, and Resilience" one day, Connecticut Association of Independent Schools, Mystic, CT, (860) 572-2950
11/11
Cambridge, MA, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Resilience in Our Youth and Ourselves" (Keynote) 9:00-10:30 a.m., at a conference "Learning and the Brain" sponsored by Harvard Medical School, MIT, Yale School of Medicine, Boston University School of Medicine, National Association of Elementary School Principals, National Association of Secondary School Principals, and Fairleigh Dickinson University, (617) 469-6789
11/11
Cambridge, MA, “The Power of Mindsets: Fostering Motivation and Resilience in the Classroom” (Keynote) 1:15-2:00 p.m., at a conference sponsored by the Institute for Learning and Development, Lexington, MA and the Harvard Graduate School of Education, (781) 861-3711
11/13
Cincinnati, OH, "Raising Resilient Children" (Keynote) luncheon, and “Angry Children, Worried Parents: Guidelines for Managing Anger in Families” (Breakout Session) afternoon, For the Love of Kids Practical Parenting Conference, (513) 231-6630
11/15
Asheville, NC, "The Power of Mindsets: Fostering Motivation, Hope, and Resilience in Children with Learning Problems" (Keynote) Part I (morning), Part II (afternoon)
11/15
Asheville, NC, "Raising Resilient Children" 7:00-9:00 p.m., WNC Symposium on LD/ADD
11/16
Houston, TX, "Creating a Positive School Climate: Strategies for Fostering Motivation, Self-Discipline, and Resilience in Students" 1:00-4:00 p.m., Jewish Family Service, (713) 667-0336
11/16
Houston, TX, "Raising Resilient Children and Adolescents" 7:30-9:00 p.m., Jewish Family Service, (713) 667-0336
11/17
Houston, TX, "Working with At-Risk Youth: Therapeutic Interventions to Nurture Hope and Resilience" 9:00 a.m.-noon, Jewish Family Service, (713) 667-0336
11/18
Newton, MA, “Raising Resilient Children” 7:00-9:00 p.m., Lasell College, (617) 243-2467
11/30 Bedford, MA, "Nurturing Resilience and Balance in Our Lives" noon-1:00 p.m., MITRE Corporation and ComPsych, (508) 655-9095
11/30 Newton, MA, "Raising Resilient Children" 7:30-9:00 p.m., Solomon Schechter Day School, (617) 964-7765

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 December
12/1 December 1, Riverdale, NY, “Creating a Positive School Climate” 3:45-4:45 p.m., Riverdale Country School, (718) 519-2753
12/1 Riverdale, NY, "Raising Resilient Children" 7:00-9:00 p.m., Riverdale Country School, (718) 519-2753
12/2 Dobbs Ferry, NY, "Nurturing Hope and Resilience in At-Risk Children, Families, and Ourselves" 9:00-11:00 a.m., The Children's Village, (914) 693-0600
12/7 Belmont, MA, “Working with Unmotivated, Angry Youth: Strategies for Fostering Cooperation, Hope, and Resilience” 10:30 a.m.-noon, McLean Hospital Child and Adolescent Grand Rounds, (617) 855-2000
12/8
Utica, NY, “Creating a Positive School Climate: The Mindset of Effective Educators” one day, Learning Disabilities Association of the Mohawk Valley, (315) 272-2986

 

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