Safe & Healthy Schools Networking Mtg. (Rms 1/2)

Meet Toby and Gunner, Therapy Dogs at Three Lakes School District

Three Lakes School District will share their experience with establishing a therapy dog program.  Schools have found success using therapy dogs to provide support and create safe and effective learning environments.

Nicole Lewis, a Teacher at Three Lakes Junior High, and Deb Straus, Special Education Director, will share how they use therapy dogs at the elementary and junior high level.

Topics covered:

• Research on therapy dog programs
• Training to become certified therapy dogs
• Process to receiving support from district administration
• Things to consider such as permission slips and allergies
• Challenges
• Benefits such as calming effects in classrooms, emotional support, completion of assignments and improved attendance and reading skills

DPI Updates and CESA 9 WI Safe & Healthy Schools Updates

FEE: 
FREE for members of the ATOD/Comprehensive School Health Service:  Antigo, AVW, Athens, DC Everest, Edgar, Elcho, Lac du Flambeau, Marathon, Merrill, MHLT, North Lakeland, Northland Pines, Phelps, Prentice, Stratford, Three Lakes, Tomahawk, and Wausau

$50.00 for non-members
 

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