ABC’s Of School Programs Online Course

$500.00

The ABC’S of Designing School Programs is a comprehensive class that teaches EAL professionals the importance of Equine-assisted learning as an indispensable resource for meeting the needs of students of all abilities within the school districts. Almost everyone has a contact in the school systems, but do you know how to present EAL in a way that converts its value AND presents a program they will pay for? This course will provide you with the tools to make contacts with decision-makers, convert conversations into productive contracts or agreements, and evaluate outcomes to keep them coming back. Even in these tough economic times, the schools do have funding that can support your programs if you can help them understand how your program can be attached to appropriate funding sources. This is a proven process that many centers have utilized to develop sustainable income. This course is held in person annually and is available online line as a 10-module class

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The ABC’S of Designing School Programs is a comprehensive class that teaches EAL professionals the importance of Equine-assisted learning as an indispensable resource for meeting the needs of students of all abilities within the school districts. Almost everyone has a contact in the school systems, but do you know how to present EAL in a way that converts its value AND presents a program they will pay for? This course will provide you with the tools to make contacts with decision-makers, convert conversations into productive contracts or agreements, and evaluate outcomes to keep them coming back. Even in these tough economic times, the schools do have funding that can support your programs if you can help them understand how your program can be attached to appropriate funding sources. This is a proven process that many centers have utilized to develop sustainable income. This course is held in person annually and is available online line as a 10 module class

This course includes:

  • An easy-to-follow learning model that combines academic standards with life skills and developmental assets
  • Strategies for who to approach, what to say, how to price and connect your programs to funding sources
  • Sample lesson plans using this model that you can use for grants and stakeholder meetings
  • Guiding you through pricing and funding with sample budgets from real contracts
  • Sustainability strategies to develop a program for longevity
  • Evaluative strategies so you can report back to educators the progress and value of your program
  • First-hand testimonies from educators and administrators who have embraced EAL and supported EAL as part of the school day.
  • Techniques, materials, and sample forms
  • Downloadable transcripts of the course

 

Class Objectives:

  • Identifying and assessing the school’s needs
  • How to make your center a valuable resource for schools
  • Contacting and approaching key decision-makers
  • Finding common ground between the barn and the schools
  • Designing pilot programs
  • Evaluations & rubrics
  • Education Terminology
  • Contracts & funding school programs
  • Samples of proven curriculums (Cowboy Poetry, Journey of the Spirit Horse, Marvelous Minis and Treasures)