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Become a
Tales of Joy R.E.A.D.® Program team!!

Process:
  1. Observe a R.E.A.D.® session in "Action"!
    1. ​See what is involved at each R.E.A.D.® session
    2. Supplies/equipment necessary
    3. Dedication and time commitment involved
    4. Physical and emotional commitment of you and your dog partner
    5. Benefits and rewards of working with students!
  2. ​CGC Certification (Canine Good Citizen) www.akc.org
    1. ​Attend a CGC class
    2. Pass CGC test
    3. Receive Certification
  3. ​ATD, Inc. Registration (Alliance of Therapy Dogs) www.therapydogs.com
    1. ​Contact Jackie Barron, ATD Tester/Observer - cell (505) 228-3112
    2. View DVD Training video and Pass initial ATD, Inc. Test
    3. Two medical observations at a selected facility (minimum)
    4. ​One school observation simulating a R.E.A.D.® session at a selected facility (minimum)
    5. Complete ATD, Inc. application, attached ATD, Inc. Test/Observation paperwork, applicable fee
    6. Receive your ATD, Inc. ID card and dog ID tag
  4. ​​Tales of Joy R.E.A.D.® program membership
    1. ​Receive R.E.A.D.® manual; View DVD Training video; attend R.E.A.D. training
    2. Complete R.E.A.D.® written test
    3. ​Complete R.E.A.D.® application as a Tales of Joy R.E.A.D. group member, applicable fee
    4. Receive your R.E.A.D.® ID card and dog ID tag
  5. ​Rio Rancho Public Schools Volunteer Packet (for all non-RRPS employees)
    1. ​Complete Volunteer Application online process by going to: www.rrps.net click on District - scroll down to Volunteers - follow the online process.  Notify Theresa McKinney when you have received approval notification.
  6. ​Contact Information: Theresa McKinney, Tales of Joy R.E.A.D.® Program Coordinator
    1. [email protected]
    2. (505) 463-3626
    3. www.talesofjoyread.com
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