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From: Frederick, Angela (Library) <"Frederick,>
Date: Mon, 07 Feb 2011 14:03:26 -0600
Kate:
Don't give up on your public library too soon. We have a group called Reading Paws at our branch several times a year, and it is a great success.
-Angela
Angela Frederick Teen Services Librarian Edmondson Pike Branch Nashville Public Library 615.880.3957 ext. 230 angela.frederick_at_nashville.gov
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From: Kate Brown
Sent: Sun 2/6/2011 12:08 PM To: 'Sheila Welch'; kansascitymom_at_earthlink.net Cc: ccbc-net@ccbc.education.wisc.edu Subject: RE:
teaming up for reading challenged students
I am so impressed with the fantastic results PAWS, Therapy Dogs International, and other such groups are having. The stunning changes having these dogs act as reading buddies for struggling readers, lower literacy kids, and/or reluctant readers are nothing short of miraculous. ABC did a piece on one of the programs that I think (?) is available on YouTube; if not, I know that one of the organizations has a video on their website that I found via google.
I approached my local public library about getting involved with such a program, and though the children's librarian was as enthused as I am, that was the last I heard about my request. The public schools are uber-concerned about allergies and are not willing to go the dog route. I have to put my thinking cap on to see who else I could approach because with results like these programs are achieving in improving literacy for children and adults alike, I should be finding long lists of program like this in our area; sadly, I can't find even one. I can already see our dog, a labradoodle (a breed originally developed as assistance dogs for people with allergies), sitting at somebody's side, intently listening to every word and loving the closeness.
Kate Brown kbrown_at_brevisconsult.com Consultant Massachusetts
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From: Sheila Welch
Sent: Saturday, February 05, 2011 9:58 PM To: kansascitymom_at_earthlink.net Cc: ccbc-net@ccbc.education.wisc.edu Subject: Re:
teaming up for reading challenged students
Hi,
One of our three dogs is a certified therapy dog with an organization called Therapy Dogs International. There must be other groups as well. We're involved in a enrichment program for disadvantaged kids, some of them reluctant readers. It's an after school program with many activities, including "Paws for Reading" at the library once a month. Most of these kids had never been to the library before. Now they have library cards, are familiar with how to locate books, and are practicing their reading by entertaining their canine friends. My dog loves listening to the kids, and so do I. In this program, the dog handlers are not trained literacy volunteers, but it still seems to work well.
The dogs all have to pass a Canine Good Citizen test plus some extra tests to become TDI dogs, which qualifies them to visit nursing homes, etc. Each owner gets to decide what sort of place is the best match for his or her dog. Raven and I visit various retirement facilities and the library. Each year, our license must be renewed for a fee. It's worth the time, effort, and money.
Sheila Welch
On Sat, 05 Feb 2011 14:59:21 -0600 (GMT-06:00) Christine Taylor-Butler writes:
I'm really impressed with the PAWS for reading program in Tulsa. Letting children practice reading with dogs and puppies because animals are non-judgmental.
Innovation, instead of labels, so we find the right technique for each child, will go a long way. But with so many budget cuts and so much NCLB bureaucracy, I'm amazed the programs like this can thrive amongst the "weeds" dictated by outsiders.
Neat people, and nice program.....Christine
Date: Mon, 07 Feb 2011 14:03:26 -0600
Kate:
Don't give up on your public library too soon. We have a group called Reading Paws at our branch several times a year, and it is a great success.
-Angela
Angela Frederick Teen Services Librarian Edmondson Pike Branch Nashville Public Library 615.880.3957 ext. 230 angela.frederick_at_nashville.gov
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From: Kate Brown
Sent: Sun 2/6/2011 12:08 PM To: 'Sheila Welch'; kansascitymom_at_earthlink.net Cc: ccbc-net@ccbc.education.wisc.edu Subject: RE:
teaming up for reading challenged students
I am so impressed with the fantastic results PAWS, Therapy Dogs International, and other such groups are having. The stunning changes having these dogs act as reading buddies for struggling readers, lower literacy kids, and/or reluctant readers are nothing short of miraculous. ABC did a piece on one of the programs that I think (?) is available on YouTube; if not, I know that one of the organizations has a video on their website that I found via google.
I approached my local public library about getting involved with such a program, and though the children's librarian was as enthused as I am, that was the last I heard about my request. The public schools are uber-concerned about allergies and are not willing to go the dog route. I have to put my thinking cap on to see who else I could approach because with results like these programs are achieving in improving literacy for children and adults alike, I should be finding long lists of program like this in our area; sadly, I can't find even one. I can already see our dog, a labradoodle (a breed originally developed as assistance dogs for people with allergies), sitting at somebody's side, intently listening to every word and loving the closeness.
Kate Brown kbrown_at_brevisconsult.com Consultant Massachusetts
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From: Sheila Welch
Sent: Saturday, February 05, 2011 9:58 PM To: kansascitymom_at_earthlink.net Cc: ccbc-net@ccbc.education.wisc.edu Subject: Re:
teaming up for reading challenged students
Hi,
One of our three dogs is a certified therapy dog with an organization called Therapy Dogs International. There must be other groups as well. We're involved in a enrichment program for disadvantaged kids, some of them reluctant readers. It's an after school program with many activities, including "Paws for Reading" at the library once a month. Most of these kids had never been to the library before. Now they have library cards, are familiar with how to locate books, and are practicing their reading by entertaining their canine friends. My dog loves listening to the kids, and so do I. In this program, the dog handlers are not trained literacy volunteers, but it still seems to work well.
The dogs all have to pass a Canine Good Citizen test plus some extra tests to become TDI dogs, which qualifies them to visit nursing homes, etc. Each owner gets to decide what sort of place is the best match for his or her dog. Raven and I visit various retirement facilities and the library. Each year, our license must be renewed for a fee. It's worth the time, effort, and money.
Sheila Welch
On Sat, 05 Feb 2011 14:59:21 -0600 (GMT-06:00) Christine Taylor-Butler writes:
I'm really impressed with the PAWS for reading program in Tulsa. Letting children practice reading with dogs and puppies because animals are non-judgmental.
Innovation, instead of labels, so we find the right technique for each child, will go a long way. But with so many budget cuts and so much NCLB bureaucracy, I'm amazed the programs like this can thrive amongst the "weeds" dictated by outsiders.
Neat people, and nice program.....Christine
---Received on Mon 07 Feb 2011 02:03:26 PM CST
