All new teachers and school-related professionals applying for New York State certification must take this state mandated workshop. 

All new teachers and school-related professionals applying for New York State certification must take this state mandated workshop. 

All new teachers and school-related professionals applying for New York State certification must take this state mandated workshop. 

All new teachers and school-related professionals applying for New York State certification must take this state mandated workshop. 

All new teachers and school-related professionals applying for New York State certification must take this state mandated workshop. 

Ten years ago, the UFT saved the jobs of 10,000 members by providing training on combating discrimination, bullying and harassment in schools The six hours of training was required by the then-new state law, the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA)...

This UFT workshop meets the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) training requirement of the NYS Education Department for state certification.

The deadline for completing DASA training depends on the expiration date of your certificate; you must complete your training before applying for a new certificate.

Yes. If, for example, you are a professional certificate holder and want an additional certificate, you will need to complete DASA training for your additional certificate.

You must complete six hours of coursework from a provider approved by the New York State Education Department. You can find a list of approved providers at the NYSED website. The UFT is an approved provider and offers this course in its borough...