Dignity for All Students Act (DASA)
Under the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA), preparation is needed so that anyone applying for administrative or supervisory service, classroom teaching service, or school service certificate or license on or after January 1, 2014, shall have completed at least six clock hours of coursework or training in Harassment, Bullying, and Discrimination Prevention and Intervention.
Five key components are covered in this course to prepare educational professionals for harassment, bullying and discrimination prevention and intervention:
- Understanding the intent components and operational definitions of the Dignity 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.
When, where and how to register for DASA training
Registration for the workshop is open to the public and Binghamton University students as well. If you are currently enrolled as a Binghamton University student, please use your BU email when registering for the workshop. You will gain access to the content through Brightspace within a few days after registering. All others will receive an email with login and password information to access the workshop by the 15th or 30th of the month (or the closest business day).
If you have any trouble accessing information or need assistance with this workshop,
please contact Tracy Lyman, Workshop Coordinator, at dasa@binghamton.edu.
Proof of completion certificates are electronically submitted to the New York State
Education Department and added to the participant's TEACH account when all sections
are completed. View upcoming sessions and register online through the Continuing Education website.
Location and parking information
Locations may vary and will be confirmed via email after registration. Here is a campus map for reference.
Anyone parking on campus starting at 7:01 a.m. Monday through 4:00 p.m. Friday must have a valid parking permit or be parked in a paid space. After 4 p.m. Friday until 7:00 a.m. Monday, no parking permit is needed to park in a valid parking space, though paid spaces (such as parking meters) are still in effect. For more information, see visitor parking.
