Workshops and State Tests
In addition to the outlined program requirements, the New York State Education Department requires a workshop on recognizing and reporting child abuse, a workshop on school violence prevention and a workshop on bullying and harassment (DASA) in order to complete the New York State Certification requirements. The seminars are offered in the fall and spring semesters and should be taken at Manhattanville during the student teaching semester. Fees for the seminars are nominal. Additionally, the student must pass all required New York State certification exams.
Child Abuse Identification
All applicants for certification are required to complete the workshop in the identification and reporting of suspected child abuse and maltreatment in accordance with Sections 3003(4) and 3004 of the Education Law.
School Violence Prevention (S.A.V.E.)
All applicants for certification are required to complete the workshop in school violence prevention and intervention in accordance with section 3004 of the Education Law.
Dignity for All Students Act Workshop (DASA)
All applicants for certification are required to complete the workshop on bullying and harassment in accordance with Chapter 102 of the Laws of 2012, Article 2 of the Education Law.
Workshops in child abuse identification, school violence prevention and intervention and harassment and bullying are available through Manhattanville’s registered programs. For the DASA workshop, the entrance will be locked when the workshop begins; late arrivals will not be permitted to enter.