Workshops:

Training in Identifying and Reporting Suspecting Cases of Child Abuse and Maltreatment

Identification and Referral of Substance Abuse

Prevention and Intervention of School Violence

Fingerprinting Session

Certification and Licensing Workshops

Chapter 544 of New York State Law (1988) requires many licensed professionals, teachers and school administrators applying for the renewal of a license, registration, certificate or limited permit to complete coursework regarding child abuse, substance abuse and school violence. Effective July 1, 2001, fingerprinting is also required. To satisfy these requirements, SPD offers three workshops and one fingerprinting session.

• Training in Identifying and Reporting Suspected Cases of Child Abuse and Maltreatment:
  Mondays, 6:00-8:00 pm
• Identification and Referral of Substance Abuse (no longer required for EDL students):
  Thursdays, 6:00-8:00 pm
• Prevention and Intervention of School Violence:
  Thursdays, 8:00-10:00 pm
• Fingerprinting Session: Students must bring picture ID and an additional money order payable to NYS Education Department for $99 for Albany's processing fee for fingerprinting.
  Mondays, 3:00-4:30 pm

Workshop Descriptions

Training in Identifying and Reporting Suspected Cases of Child Abuse and Maltreatment
NCE 600 • 1 session • Fee: $40 • Monday 6-8pm
This workshop provides documentation that the student has completed two (clock) hours of New York State approved coursework or training in the identification and reporting of child abuse and maltreatment.
Note: Class size is limited; advance registration required. All sections are held in Room N-112 of the Social and Behavioral Sciences Building.

2008 Schedule
NCE 600:A     January 14, 2008
NCE 600:B     February 4, 2008
NCE 600:C     March 3, 2008
NCE 600:D     April 7, 2008
NCE 600:E     May 5, 2008
NCE 600:F      June 16, 2008
NCE 600:G     July 14, 2008
NCE 600:H     August 11, 2008
NCE 600:I      September 8, 2008
NCE 600:J      October 20, 2008
NCE 600:K     November 3, 2008
NCE 600:L     December 1, 2008

Identification and Referral of Substance Abuse
NCE 601 • 1 session • Fee: $40 • Thursday 6-8 pm
This course is designed to assist educators in defining their role in the process of getting students connected to help for possible substance abuse problems. An overview of signs and symptoms, risk factors and the average age of onset of substance abuse will be explored. Issues and common indicators for identifying children of alcoholics and substance abusers will be discussed along with how teachers can help. The final part of this class will examine what a referral for help is, the educator’s role and common obstacles to making a referral.
Note: This workshop is required for all levels of teacher certification and licensure through Stony Brook's registered and approved programs. Class size is limited; and advance registration required. All sections are held in Room N-112 of the Social and Behavioral Sciences Building.

2008 Schedule
NCE 601 and 602:A   January 17, 2008
NCE 601 and 602:B   February 7, 2008
NCE 601 and 602:C   March 6, 2008
NCE 601 and 602:D   April 10, 2008
NCE 601 and 602:E   May 8, 2008
NCE 601 and 602:F    June 19, 2008
NCE 601 and 602:G   July 17, 2008
NCE 601 and 602:H   August 14, 2008
NCE 601 and 602:I    September 11, 2008
NCE 601 and 602:J    October 23, 2008
NCE 601 and 602:K   November 6, 2008
NCE 601 and 602:L   December 4, 2008

Prevention and Intervention of School Violence
NCE 602 • 1 session • Fee: $40 • Thursday 8-10 pm
Beginning in February, 2001, New York State law will require attendance and successful completion of a one-session workshop on school violence.
Note: Class size is limited; advance registration required. All sections are held in Room N-112 of the Social and Behavioral Sciences Building.

2008 Schedule
NCE 601 and 602:A   January 17, 2008
NCE 601 and 602:B   February 7, 2008
NCE 601 and 602:C   March 6, 2008
NCE 601 and 602:D   April 10, 2008
NCE 601 and 602:E   May 8, 2008
NCE 601 and 602:F    June 19, 2008
NCE 601 and 602:G   July 17, 2008
NCE 601 and 602:H   August 14, 2008
NCE 601 and 602:I    September 11, 2008
NCE 601 and 602:J    October 23, 2008
NCE 601 and 602:K   November 6, 2008
NCE 601 and 602:L   December 4, 2008

Fingerprinting
NCE 603 • 1 session • $40 • Monday 3-4:30 pm
To be fingerprinted, you must bring a picture ID and an additional money order payable to NYS Education Department for $99 for Albany's processing fee.

2008 Schedule
NCE 600:A     January 14, 2008
NCE 600:B     February 4, 2008
NCE 600:C     March 3, 2008
NCE 600:D     April 7, 2008
NCE 600:E     May 5, 2008
NCE 600:F      June 16, 2008
NCE 600:G     July 14, 2008
NCE 600:H     August 11, 2008
NCE 600:I      September 8, 2008
NCE 600:J      October 20, 2008
NCE 600:K     November 3, 2008
NCE 600:L     December 1, 2008

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