DASA TRAINING OFFICE SUPPORT STAFF WORKSHOPS
CEL Grows Leaders Dignity for All Students Act (DASA): Overview for Building Administrators and DASA Coordinators This workshop is designed to give administrators and DASA coordinators the legal overview of the DASA legislation necessary to meet all NY State requirements. Topics will include: • Intent of the legislation (what is and what is not covered by the law) • Classes of protected students • Types of conduct covered by the law • Conduct off school property • Reporting obligations • Investigation requirements as well as liability for inaction Participants: DASA Coordinators, Principals, and Assistant Principals Facilitator: Lois Gordon Date: November 4, 2021, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
DASA: The Investigatory Process This workshop is designed to provide participants with a step-by-step process for completing DASA investigations in a thorough, timely, and legally defensible fashion. Participants will receive hands-on experience in creating and updating a reporting form, conducting a preliminary investigation, collecting and preserving evidence, conducting interviews, and writing a final report. Participants will also learn the legal requirements for the investigatory process. Participants: District and Building Level Leaders Facilitator: Lois Gordon Date: January 13, 2022, 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm 35
