Please tell me about the R.E.A.D. program's mission and goals.

How exactly does the R.E.A.D. program work?

What are the benefits of the R.E.A.D program?

How does reading to an animal help raise a child's self-esteem?

What kind of pre/post testing do the R.E.A.D. teams use, especially if the program is considered AAT and documentation is essential?

What kind of qualities do the R.E.A.D. animals possess?

How much training do your volunteers have?

Do the handlers get special reading assistance training? If so, who provides that?

What makes a child eligible for the program?

What kind of an environment do you set up for these sessions?

What about allergies?

Is there any reward system in place for progress goals to be met by the students?