Mini Conference:
Therapy Animals in Schools

How to purchase or access the recorded event:
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Cost:
AAAIP members: No cost | Non-members: $29

What you'll learn:
This mini-conference focused on best practices and key considerations for school-based therapy animal programs. Hear from field leaders who have established successful AAI programs within their schools and learn about how to protect the safety and well-being of all involved in the intervention. Practical suggestions are also provided, such as ideas for overcoming common roadblocks, securing AAI-inclusive insurance, and selecting and training therapy and/or facility animals.

Who Should Attend:
Anyone interested in incorporating therapy and/or facility animals into schools. This event is relevant to educators and program administrators whether they partner with their own animal or with volunteer therapy animal teams.

Experts and leaders you’ll hear from: 

Dan Dooley, Ed.D.
Superintendent, Absecon School District, AAAIP Board Chairman
Session: Benefits of AAI in Schools

Jennifer VonLintel, C-AAIS

School Counselor
Session: Ensuring Safe and Ethical AAI in School Settings

Lori Johnson, C-AAIS
Educator, Nonprofit Founder
Session: Overcoming Roadblocks

David Pearsall
Insurance Counselor and Vice President, Business Insurers of the Carolinas
Session: Understanding AAI Insurance

Levi Reese
Agricultural Teacher, Hillsboro Public Schools
Session: Program Snapshot

Tiffany Shevchik
AAI Program Developer, The Calais School
Session: Importance of Professional Community/Development