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Apply NOW for Fall 2025 Online Instructor-Led Courses!

  • 1.  Apply NOW for Fall 2025 Online Instructor-Led Courses!

    Posted 08-08-2025 03:00 AM

    The application period for Fall 2025 Instructor-Led Courses is now closed. 

    If you submitted an application, you will receive an email from the instructor by next Monday, August 25th to let you know if you received a spot in the class. Thanks for applying!

    Apply NOW for the Fall session of Online Instructor-Led Courses! 

    Instructor-Led Courses

    Looking to implement a new program, learn more about a specific subject and create positive change for pets and people in your community? Maddie's Fund® Online Instructor-Led Courses provide an interactive educational opportunity for those who are looking to benefit from the wisdom of established innovative programs. They're the catalyst you need to take your programs and learning to the next level! Courses are led by dynamic and inspiring instructors in the field who have successfully implemented programs related to the courses. All courses are FREE #ThanksToMaddie!

    These courses require completion of: 

    • Self-paced online materials
    • Zoom classes with your instructor and classmates (The length and number of Zoom classes are course-dependent and can range from 4 to 6 classes, at 60, 75 or 90 minutes) 
    • Final project 
    • Course Evaluation Survey

    Class size is limited and the selection process is competitive. Classes start the week of September 8th, 2025. 

    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 Instructor at University of Florida 
    • Pet Support Services: Culture, Collaboration, and Case Management w/Lucy Fernandez from Outcomes for Pets
    • Shelter Clinic Management w/Jordana Moerbe from Austin Pets Alive!

    Learn More and Apply Here! 

    Note: Application Period will close at 2:00 PM Pacific on Monday, August 18th, 2025.


    #AccesstoCare
    #AdmissionsandIntake(includingIntake-to-placement)
    #AdoptionsandAdoptionPrograms
    #Behavior,TrainingandEnrichment
    #CaseManagement*
    #CommunityCatManagement
    #CommunityPartnerships*
    #DataandTechnology
    #Diversity,Equity,InclusionandJustice
    #EducationandTraining
    #FosterPrograms
    #FundraisingandDevelopment
    #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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