This workshop provides teacher candidates with training in school violence prevention and intervention. Topics will include: the warning signs that relate to violence or signal precursors to violent behavior in children; the statutes, regulations and policies relating to a safe, nonviolent school climate; academic supports and management strategies that promote a nonviolent school climate; methods for integrating social skill development and problem-solving skills into ongoing curriculum and instruction; intervention techniques for addressing violent situations; and, referral processes for students with violent behaviors. Course must be completed prior to student teaching. Fee required. Fall, Spring, Summer
Date: 6/5/2023. $65 fee. ONLINE course. Course will open at 12:01am and work is due 6/12/2023.
Undergraduate Courses
Course Delivery DEFINITIONS:
- Online Courses: In online teaching, 100% of instruction takes place online via Canvas and with supplemental platforms like Zoom. There are two types of online courses: asynchronous and synchronous.
- Asynchronous online: Course is fully online, with lessons, assignments, and activities posted in Canvas with due dates. Students complete coursework, engage in discussions, etc., based upon their own schedules, but are required to meet posted deadlines.
- Synchronous online: Online course that includes real-time class meetings using technology (e.g. Zoom). The number of required meetings varies based upon the particular class, but meetings take place during the scheduled class times. Faculty will inform students of the schedule for real-time meetings in their courses.
- Hybrid Courses: Hybrid courses combine both in-person, on-campus meetings with online instruction. All face-to-face activities take place during the regularly-scheduled meeting times in the rooms assigned on the course listing. The number of in-person meetings varies by course. Faculty will notify students of the exact meeting schedule for their courses.
If your class is not listed as online or hybrid, it will meet fully face-to-face following the noted class schedule.
This workshop is approved by, and designed to meet certification regulations of, the New York State Education Department (NYSED). The workshop includes objectives related to detecting and reporting child abuse; meeting professional and legal responsibilities related to child abuse; strategies for preventing child abduction. Course must be completed prior to student teaching. Fee required. Fall, Spring, Summer
Date: 6/14/23. $65 Fee. SYNCHRONOUS ONLINE from 9:00am-12:30pm.
This workshop fulfills the training requirement on harassment, bullying, and discrimination prevention and intervention under the NYS Dignity for All Students Act. This is a participatory workshop which includes activities to help students understand and address personal and hidden biases as well as related behaviors and the school setting. Topics include: introduction to the Dignity for All Students Act; reporting requirements for educators; understanding diversity, multi-cultural environments, and examining personal biases; developing sensitivity to the experiences of specific student populations; understanding how school climate and culture have an impact on student achievement and behavior; understanding intervention and prevention strategies including how to interact with families; understanding how school climate and culture have an impact on student achievement and behavior; understanding the indicators and early warning signs. Fee required. Must be taken prior to student teaching. Fall, Spring, Summer.
Date: 6/15/2023. $65 fee. Please check course announcements for coursework due date. HYBRID.