Faster than a speeding frisbee. More powerful than a rubber chew toy. Able to increase self confidence and reading skills in a single tail wag.

Introducing R.E.A.D.^®

Reading Education Assistance Dogs

R.E.A.D., developed by Intermountain Therapy Animals, is an inexpensive, effective and fun way to improve children's reading skills through the assistance of certified therapy animal teams as literacy mentors.

Animals can be ideal reading companions because they help increase relaxation and lower blood pressure. Unlike peers, animals are attentive listeners; they don't judge or criticize, so children are more comfortable and inclined to forget about their own fears. The R.E.A.D. program has garnered attention from The Wall Street Journal, ABC World News Tonight, Family Circle and other national publications.

ITA has prepared a training package that will allow individuals and therapy groups to organize a R.E.A.D. program at schools and/or libraries in their communities. We are keenly aware of the budget restrictions facing educators today so, thanks to a generous grant from the Bernard and Audre Rapoport Foundation, we are pleased to be able to offer our R.E.A.D. package at the lowest possible price. You'll get all the information you'll need to get started, including a team training video and material templates. Here is just some of what you'll receive for only ... $69 plus $6 shipping & handling for U.S. orders. (For international shipping rates, contact Melissa in the ITA office.

The R.E.A.D. Training Package explains: How therapy teams can start programs in schools, libraries and other alternative settings How to document students' reading progress How to convince decision makers in your community that R.E.A.D. works: Background history/information Media resource list about R.E.A.D. FAQs and research data

Tools to facilitate the program: Training video (26 minutes, DVD or VHS) Requirements necessary to become a R.E.A.D. team (person & animal) Strategies for successful handlers and animals How to validate comprehension and build vocabulary Age-appropriate children's book lists Contacts for asking questions/getting help Necessities: Templates for nametags, posters, bookplates, etc. Fun stuff: Sample forms, e.g. facility agreements, sign-up sheets, reading test score documentation, parental permissions, waivers and photo releases Application to become an official R.E.A.D. team (allows use of name and membership in the national R.E.A.D. network) a program of Intermountain Therapy Animals

Ordering:

To order the R.E.A.D.^® Training Package:

• Order it (DVD format) online through Paypal:
  
  
  ($69 plus $10 shipping and handling.* If you don't have a Paypal account, you can also use the Paypal button to pay with your credit card or bank account.)
• Order it (VHS format) online through Paypal:
  
  
  ($69 plus $10 shipping and handling.* If you don't have a Paypal account, you can also use the Paypal button to pay with your credit card or bank account.)
• Call the Intermountain Therapy Animals office at 801-272-3439.

*$10 shipping for U.S. shipping. For international shipping rates, contact Melissa in the ITA office.