The Mutt-i-grees Curriculum is hosting a free webinar series to demonstrate ways in which social emotional learning and humane education can be integrated into lesson plans and school culture.
NY state educators can receive CTLE hours for participating.
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Upcoming Webinars
Mutt-i-grees in the Library
April 13, 2021, 3:00PM EST
Learn how the Mutt-i-grees Curriculum can be used in both school and public libraries.
Feature Speakers:
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Liz Molinari Children’s Librarian West Babylon Public Library |
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Kristin Shankles Youth Services Librarian Middle Country Public library |
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Magi Henderson Retired Youth Services Director Glen Carbon Library, IL Now, a stay at home mom to four dogs, one of which is an aspiring therapy puppy.
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Past Webinars
Nurturing Student Resilience: Building Young People’s Capacity to Thrive Before, During and After a Crisis
Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at 3:00PM EST
Feature Speaker:
Dr. Michael Unger
Founder and Director of the Resilience Research Centre at Dalhousie University
Animal Assisted Interventions and Humane Education: Connecting Language and Thought to Build Compassion in Learners
Friday, February 26, 2021 at 4:00 PM EST
Featured Speakers:
Dr. Kim Spanjol & Dr. Nancy Vidal
Humane Education highlights the deep interconnection between human rights, animal protection, environmental stewardship, and media
literacy. This teaching methodology provides practical, applied tools to help all types of educators build empathy and encourage kind acts from learners. Join us to examine connections of language and thought to enhance benefits of animal assisted interventions with humane education that shape our ability to expand compassion in ourselves and others. We will discuss ethical considerations and best practices that benefit animals and humans alike.
How You Can Be a Voice for the Voiceless; Raising Awareness For Shelter Animals
Monday, February 1, 2021 at 2:00 PM EST
Ambassador Town Hall
Hosted by:
Ayaan Naqvi
Ambassador and Shark Tank Contestant
How the Affinity between Children and Dogs Helps to Develop Emotional Intelligence
January 27, 2021 at 3:30pm EST
Featured Speakers:
Principals Michael Tountasakis & Teri Ahearn
Teaching Kids to Care and Cope with Adversity and Achieve Success
Reviews best practices from educators regarding the plight of homeless animals and rescue dogs helps build compassion and encourages learning Includes practical applications of the program bridging humane education with social emotional learning.
Speakers included:
- Teri Ahearn
Principal
Shell Bank I.S. 14
Brooklyn, NY - Judy Clay
Early Childhood Special Education Director
Arch Ford Education Cooperative
Plumerville, AR - Toni Frear
Retired Guidance Counselor
Fenton Charter Schools
LA, CA - Robert O’Brian
Retired Principal
P.S. Emily Dickinson Elementary School
New York, NY
Cesar Milan Virtual Training
Our second webinar, for a special Thanksgiving celebration, was with renowned dog trainer, Cesar Millan. Cesar Millan’s Virtual Parent/Teacher Training was conceptualized to engage caregivers and educators on the importance of the animal/human connection within the home and classroom. Cesar spoke on teaching to the whole child; bridging social emotional learning with humane education. Through the use of exercise, discipline, and affection a child’s mind, body and spirit will be enriched, enabling the next generation to be calmer, confident, and loving towards one another. Better Humans. Better Planet.
