What is Watch D.O.G.S?
Watch D.O.G.S. (Dads Of Great Students) is an innovative father involvement, educational initiative of the National Center For Fathering. There are two primary goals of the Watch D.O.G.S. program.
- To provide positive male role models for the students, demonstrating by their presence that education is important.
- To provide extra sets of eyes and ears to enhance school security and reduce bullying.
WATCH D.O.G.S. began in 1998 in a single school in Springdale, Arkansas and has since grown into a national recognized program that has brought hundreds of thousands of fathers and father figures into the school classrooms and hallways across the country, creating millions of hours of "in school" volunteer time and having a tremendously positive impact on the educational process. Today more than 4,049 schools in 46 states plus DC participate in Watch D.O.G.S. Currently, there are Watch D.O.G.S. programs in China, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and Barbados.
Who Are Watch D.O.G.S.?
Watch D.O.G.S. are fathers, grandfathers, uncles, and other father-figures who volunteer for at least one day each year at an official Watch D.O.G.S. school. During the day, Watch DOGS may read and work on flash cards with students, play at recess, eat lunch with students, watch the school entrances and hallways, assist with traffic flow and any other assigned activities where they actively engage with not only their own students, but other students as well. If you would like more information about the program, contact Susan Jackson by phone 816-436-6670 or at [email protected].
How Can You Get Started?
Check out this presentation if you are interested in becoming a Watch Dog.
We're using SignUpGenius to organize our upcoming activity.
Please sign up for Watch Dogs - here's how it works in 2 easy steps:
- Click this link to go to SignUpGenuis
- Sign up! Choose your spots - SignUpGenuis will send you an automated confirmation and reminders.
If you prefer not to use your email address, please contact Susan Jackson to sign you up manually.
Where Do You Order a T-shirt?
The website to order your official Watch Dog t-shirt is http://dogstore2.fathers.com/.