October 15, 2009
Training & Workshops
We offer a variety of training opportunities to introduce important concepts and trends in humane education to your community.
Certified Humane Education Specialist Program
Our Certified Humane Education Specialist (CHES) Program is a series of online self-paced certificate courses that guide participants in setting the foundation for an effective humane education program. The courses focus on youth outreach and working with community and school groups to promote humane education and youth clubs.
Course content is based on academic research, and courses are centered on engaging activities with a wealth of practical tips and field-tested strategies for working with children, teens, school faculty, and youth leaders. Upon successful completion of the program, participants are eligible for CHES certification. Teachers may also be able to use the courses for their required professional development work. Current course offerings are:
Reach a Teacher: Forming Successful School Partnerships
Learn how to develop teacher in-service workshops and form school partnerships that give humane education a prominent—and permanent—place in the everyday curriculum.
Rebels with a Cause: Reaching Teens through Service-Learning
Discover how you can reap the benefits—and avoid the pitfalls—of involving teens in your organization.
Humane Education and the Magic of Stories
Explore the use of stories as a way of instilling empathy in children.
Simon Says, "Let's Be Kind to Animals!"
Examine the social, cognitive, and emotional development of preschoolers (children ages 3 to 5) and get hands-on practice in activities that work best at this age.
Classroom Presentation ABCs
Find out how to easily approach schools, plan and schedule classroom presentations, and conduct effective, fun-filled programs for children in grades K-8.
Power in Numbers: The Basics of Forming a Youth Club
See how you can harness the passion of kids and teens to benefit humane organizations and animals everywhere!
Tales Kids Tell: A Humane Educator's Role in Breaking the Cycle of Abuse
Explore the problem of childhood/family cruelty to animals, how to recognize that cruelty is happening in a child’s home, and proactive solutions including youth outreach, humane education, and community partnerships.
The CHES Program is offered in partnership with Humane Society University (HSU). To learn more and sign up for courses, please visit humanesocietyu.org/ches.
Webinars & Workshops
Gain new knowledge and update your professional development with both live and prerecorded webinars on select humane education topics. In these online workshops, you can ask questions of the instructor and receive feedback—all from the comfort of your computer. Prerecorded webinars are available for only $10 each. There are no live webinars scheduled at this time, but check back frequently or sign up for our e-updates to hear about the latest offerings.
We are also available to give on-site workshops or presentations for large audiences. To inquire about setting up a workshop, contact us at youth@humanesociety.org or (860) 434-8666.