DASA Certification Training

After December 31, 2013, the amended Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) required all school professionals applying to the NYS Education Department for certification, to complete a six (6) hour training class in harassment, bullying, and discrimination prevention and intervention.

Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake School District is a NYSED-approved provider.

Objectives:

This training is in compliance with the requirements of the NYS Education Department. Participants will:
>Understand the intent components, and operational definitions present in the Dignity Act.
>Develop and enhance awareness and sensitivity to the range of experiences of the specific student populations as named in the Dignity Act.
>Understand how school climate and culture have an impact on student achievement and behavior.
>Understand bullying, harassment and discrimination, including indicators, early warning signs, prevention and intervention and how to interact with families of victims and aggressors.
>Enhance the understanding of diversity and multi-cultural environments and examine personal biases.
>Articulate the Reporting Requirements for Educators as specified in the Dignity Act.

Instructor: Juliann DellaRocco is an approved instructor for DASA trainings. She is an Olweus Bullying Prevention Trainer and has been involved in bullying prevention initiatives for BH-BL since her retirement as Health Educator and District Health Coordinator.
Cost: $70. Please make checks payable to BH-BL Central School District
Please print the registration confirmation off of MyLearningPlan and mail it with a check at least one-week prior to the course to:
Dottie Salvatore, BH-BL School District, PO Box 1389, Ballston Lake, NY 12019. (You must include a copy of your registration confirmation with the check in order to be officially registered.)