Professional Development
UPCOMING TRAINING SESSIONS
June 13-14, 2013
The Roslyn Hotel & Animal League America
Long Island, NY
Registration deadline: May 15, 2013
The two-day training will include an overview of the research base for the Mutt-i-grees® Curriculum, discussions and breakout sessions on different implementation techniques, and plenary panel discussions by principals, administrators, and counselors in Mutt-i-grees® schools. Training staff and Peer Trainers will lead sessions on:
- Implementation options at different grade levels (PreK-Grade 12 and in afterschool programs) and impact on school climate
- The Common Core State Standards and the Mutt-i-grees® Curriculum
- Using the Curriculum in mainstream classrooms and in afterschool programs
- The use of the Curriculum as an intervention with special needs students and bullying prevention
- The role of a dog in the school as a counselor, reading assistant, and teacher’s helper, as well as implementing the program without a dog
- Mutt-i-grees® in the Library
- How the Curriculum supports the Dignity for All Students Act
A behind-the-scenes tour of the Animal League America and sessions on youth development programs, internships, and service learning/Mutt-i-grees® Club Activities will also be included.
CONFERENCES & WORKSHOPS
TBA
ON-SITE STAFF DEVELOPMENT
Our peer trainers can provide on-site training at your school. We encourage administrators to host Mutt-i-grees® professional development training to support staff development and promote Mutt-i-grees® activities within your particular school.
August 26, 2013
Professional Development
Hartford, CT
August 27, 2013
Professional Development
Hamden, CT
PREVIOUS TRAINING SESSIONS
- Mutt-i-grees Expands in Southern California
- Mutt-i-grees® Orientation & Training in Brooklyn, NY
- Mutt-i-grees® National Conference a Howling Success
- Mutt-i-grees® Orientation & Training a Success in New York
- 2011 National Conference A Huge Success!
- Mutt-i-grees® Curriculum School-wide In-service Training at Fenton Avenue Schools
- Teachers Participate in School-wide Mutt-i-grees® Share Day
PEER TRAINERS
Mutt-i-grees® training is provided by a team of educators from across the country, as well as Mutt-i-grees® program staff from Yale 21C and the Animal League. Peer trainers are available to provide training across the country. If you are interested in Mutt-i-grees® training, please contact us at info@muttigrees.org. Read more...
RESOURCES
Getting Started: Perspectives on Implementation
Where Do I Start?: Mutt-i-grees® in Arkansas
Making Mutt-i-grees® Matter: One Kentucky School's Reflection of Implementation
Together Everyone Achieves More: Mutt-i-grees® at Saint Martin de Porres (New Haven, CT)
Other Resources
All About Dogs: Recommended Readings & Resources
Social Emotional Learning and Human-Animal Interaction: Readings & Resources for Educators and Parents
Pet Therapy: How Animals and Humans Heal Each Other
Mutt-i-grees® Curriculum Flyer
Lessons in Action Videos