Programs for SUNY Cortland Students
SUNY Cortland provides New York State mandated workshops for SUNY Cortland students:
- Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting (CAR)
- Dignity for All Students Act (DASA)
- School Violence Prevention and Intervention (SAV)
All teacher candidates will be required to complete the CAR/DASA/SAV workshops prior to student teaching.
Failure to attend will result in you receiving a “NC” = No Credit. You will be required to re-register for another workshop (based on availability) at the original fee.
Any questions regarding the workshops, please email the FESP Office.
Workshop registration must occur during the regular online "pre-registration period" or during the Drop/Add period through the Registrar's Office using myRedDragon.
The Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting (CAR) (PDF workbook) course workshops are offered 6-7 times per semester, on Saturdays and are two hours in duration.
The Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) (PDF workbook) course workshops are offered 6-7 times per semester, on Saturdays and follows a hybrid format, consisting of three hours of online modules, culminating in a three-hour, virtual (face-to-face) workshop.
DASA Training is focused on the following major content areas:
- Understanding the intent, components, and operational definitions of the Dignity for All Students Act.
- Developing sensitivity to the experience of specific student populations.
- Understanding how school climate and culture have an impact on student achievement and behavior.
- Understanding bullying, harassment, and discrimination, including indicators, early warning signs, prevention and intervention and how to interact with families of victims and aggressors.
- Understanding diversity and multicultural environments and examining your own biases.
The School Violence Prevention and Intervention (SAV) (PDF workbook) course workshops are offered 6-7 times per semester, on Saturdays and are two hours in duration.
Fees
CAR: Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting ($35 non-refundable fee)
DASA: Dignity for All Students Act ($100 non-refundable fee)
SAV: School Violence Prevention and Intervention ($35 non-refundable fee)
All workshops will be virtual. Once enrolled, the information will be emailed before the scheduled workshop.
Spring 2024 Mandated Workshop Schedule
(Download PDF Copy of Spring 2024 Schedule)
| Date | Course | Sec. | CRN# | Time | Location | Instructor | Mandatory Online Modules *** FOR DASA ONLY *** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday 04/13/2024 |
CAR 501 | 006 | 29314 | 8-10 am | Virtual | Barnes | DASA Modules Opens: 4/4/2024 |
| DASA 500 | 006 | 22490 | 1-4 pm | Virtual | Messinger / Reagan | DASA Modules Due at noon: 4/12/2024 | |
| SAV 500 | 006 | 22502 | 10:30 am-12:30 pm | Virtual | Bauder | ||
| Saturday 05/4/2024 |
CAR 501 | 007 | 29315 | 8-10 am | Virtual | Barnes | DASA Modules Opens: 4/25/2024 |
| DASA 500 | 007 | 29023 | 10:30 am-1:30 pm | Virtual | Messinger / Reagan | DASA Modules Due at noon: 5/3/2024 | |
| SAV 500 | 007 | 29024 | 2-4 pm | Virtual | Bauder |
Fall 2024 Mandated Workshop Schedule
(Download PDF Copy of Fall 2024 Schedule)
PLEASE NOTE: Some CAR and SAV workshop dates are specific to PEMW students only.
Contact Us
Field Experience and School Partnerships Office
SUNY Cortland
Education Building, Room 1105
P.O. Box 2000
Cortland, NY 13045-0900
Phone: 607-753-2824
Fax: 607-753-5966
FESP@cortland.edu