Northeast Elementary is excited to announce that an Animal-Assisted Intervention (AAI) program is coming to the school to promote social/emotional well being. AAI is a goal directed and evidence based intervention, in which an animal that meets specific criteria is an integral part of the process. This intervention will include a certified professional that is either a school staff member or volunteer working within their scope of competency. AAI is designed to promote improvement in human physical, social, emotional, behavioral, and cognitive functioning.
The program will include visits to our school from a certified therapy dog team. The therapy dog may participate in small group and/or individual interventions focused on social and emotional wellness and humane education and/or other brief intervention opportunities. Participating in this program and interacting with a therapy dog is entirely voluntary. Our school will utilize this program as a part of research based practice and interventions specific to the needs of students and staff.
The therapy dog and its handler have been insured for liability and have undergone extensive training and certifications for Animal-Assisted Interventions.
Should you have any other questions, concerns or comments, please call/email
Laura Wilson, MSW, AASW - DCSD Behavior Specialist, 720-539-1090 [email protected].