Student Opportunities to Earn Industry Credentials

Both teachers are certified to teach American Red Cross Pet First Aid and CPR and updated their certification to the new course last school year. Students have been able to attain Pet First Aid and CPR certification for many years. Last year's student certification list and teacher recertification documentation is attached. Both teachers have been certified by the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters (NAPPS) under both the old certification system and the new certification system. During the 2008 – 2009 school year 21 of the Advanced Animal Science students earned certification through NAPPS using the old system. Students are currently preparing to take the new NAPPS certification test in the spring.

Workshops and Courses Complete in the Last Three Years

Teachers in Arlington are required to document their professional development. During the teacher evaluation meeting at the end of the year, the professional development undertaken by the teachers is discussed. Attached are the documents completed by both teachers for three years.