SAVE THE DATE! We will be accepting applications in two weeks, starting on Friday, 8/8/25, for the Fall 2025 session of Online Instructor-Led Courses! Classes will begin the week of September 8th, 2025 and will run 4-6 weeks depending on the course. We'll be offering ten different courses including one brand new offering! Due to high demand, three of the courses will offer two sections (class times). Courses are led by dynamic and inspiring instructors in the field who are successfully running programs related to the courses. All courses are free #ThanksToMaddie! and include:
- Self-paced online materials
- Zoom classes with your instructor and classmates (The length and number of Zoom classes are course-dependent and range from 4-6 classes at 60 or 90 minutes)
- Final project
Applications Open on Friday, 8/8/25 and close on Monday, 8/18/25 at 2:00 PM PDT
FALL 2025 COURSE OFFERINGS:
- Adoption Counseling w/Bradley Steelmon from Pet Network Humane Society
- New! Developing Your Own Kitten College w/Marnie Russ from National Kitten College
- Feline Lifesaving: Essential Cat Programs for Shelters w/Monica Tarant from Give Them Ten
- [Two Sections] Fostering Dogs with Behavior Concerns: Supporting Dogs and People w/Samantha Wolfman from Wolfman Dog Training
- [Two Sections] Live Better: The Power of You w/José Ocaño and Angel Guzmán from Hatching LLC
- Humane Education: Tools & Techniques to Expand Your Reach w/De Daltorio, Heather Grogan & Kylie Wiest from Charleston Animal Society
- Maddie's® Million Pet Challenge Shelter Consultations w/Dr. Sara Pizano from Team Shelter USA
- [Two Sections] Marketing Communications 101: The Essentials of Community Connection w/Caitlin Quinn, Adjunct Professor at University of Florida
- Pet Support Services: Culture, Collaboration, and Case Management w/Lucy Fernandez at Austin Pets Alive!
- Shelter Clinic Management w/Jordana Moerbe at Austin Pets Alive!
Visit the Online Instructor-Led Course webpage to learn more about each course including course description, class times, and expected time commitment for coursework and classes!
Application button will be posted on the Instructor-Led Course webpage on August 8th, 2025!
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#AdmissionsandIntake(includingIntake-to-placement)
#AdoptionsandAdoptionPrograms
#Behavior,TrainingandEnrichment
#CaseManagement*
#CommunityCatManagement
#CommunityPartnerships*
#Conferences,WorkshopsandWebcasts
#DataandTechnology
#Diversity,Equity,InclusionandJustice
#EducationandTraining
#FosterPrograms
#FundraisingandDevelopment
#LawsandPublicPolicy
#MarketingandSocialMedia
#Medicine,SurgeryandSterilization
#OrganizationalManagement
#PeopleManagement(includingVolunteerIntegration)
#PetSupportServices*
#RemoteCustomerService*
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Kim Domerofski (she/her)
Education Project Manager
Maddie's Fund
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