SPCA Humane Education programs teach compassion for all animals to children and the community at large.
Decades ago the National Parent Teacher Association of the United States proclaimed the value of humane education. The PTA publicly declared that humane education teaches the principles of justice, goodwill, and humanity toward all life.
As experts have recognized the link between child abuse, animal abuse and violence against people, the value of humane education in schools is greater than ever. Our programs teach children, including at-risk youth, the traits needed to be caring, thoughtful, and respectful citizens: responsibility, caring for one another, trustworthiness, knowledge, respect, and a positive attitude.
Humane education programs also play an important role in the adult community. SPCA outreach programs provide community members with resources to:
Assist in solving companion animal behavioral problems in order to prevent owner relinquishment
Provide the proper level of care for all types of companion animals
Understand the consequences of irresponsible behavior toward animals
Live with respect for and compassion towards the earth and all creatures
Paws For Teachers
The Teacher’s newsletter from the
Santa Cruz SPCA
Fall 09-10
Hello to all the wonderful, hardworking teachers in Santa Cruz County!The Santa Cruz SPCA is offering Humane Education* presentations for Pre-K through 12th grade in any school within the county.Presentations can be anytime on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday and you can even sign up on our website, www.santacruzspca.org.Just click on Humane Education and then choose the “For Teachers” link and you will see a link to sign up for presentations.I know this year is going to be a tough one and as always there is no required charge for my presentations.However, the non-profitSanta Cruz SPCA is experiencing hard times as well in this economy so if you can make a donation for a presentation, even just $10,you will help keep this program going another year.All the presentations offered are listed on the back of this newsletter or you can see them on our website under “Humane Education”.All presentations fit into the California Curriculum Standards andI can tailor a presentation to fit your classroom or current subject of study.You can also contact us for scheduled shelter visits, girl scout and brownie badges and patches and community service options. If you are interested in having a presentation please visit our website or call the Humane Education phone listed below.I look forward to working with as many of you as possible this year!
education@santacruzspca.org
831-566-3753
www.santacruzspca.org
* California 233.5. (a) Each teacher shall endeavor to impress upon the minds ofthe pupils the principles of morality, truth, justice,patriotism, and a true comprehension of the rights, duties and dignity of American citizenship, and the meaning of equality and human dignity, including the promotion of harmonious relations, kindness toward domestic pets and the humane treatment ofliving creatures, to teach them to avoid idleness, profanity, and falsehood, and to instruct them in manners and morals and the principles of a free government.
