No Credit (Workshop)

This workshop provides training for mandated reporters, such as teachers, social workers, and medical workers. The syllabus is provided by New York State and each student participating in the course receives a copy. The New York State Education certification and licensure units require that applicants verify completion of this training. Sage's workshop is a state-approved offering and participants are provided with the necessary numbered NYS form to accompany applications for certification and licensure.

This workshop provides training in school violence prevention and intervention in accordance with Safe Schools Against Violence Education Act. The New York State certification and licensure units require that applicants verify completion of this training.

All students should be ensured the right to attend school in an environment free from discrimination, intimidation, taunting, harassment, and bullying on school property. As of December 31, 2013, all persons seeking NYS Certification for teaching, administration and supervisory, and pupil personnel service must complete six clock hours of coursework or training in accordance with Article 2 Sections 10 to 18 of the Education Law. This training is only available from an approved New York State Education Department Provider.

In addition to covering the New York State Health Education Leaning Standards this workshop provides information for the purpose of preventing child abduction as well as preventing alcohol, tobacco and other drug use. Moreover, safety education as well as fire and arson prevention are presented. The content of this workshop satisfies Education Law sections 803-a, 804, 806, ad 808 as required for certification in New York State.