EDU 583 - Health Education/Child Abuse/Violence Prevention and Intervention Workshop

The New York State Education Law requires that all candidates applying for first-time initial teacher certification satisfy the health education (emphasis on substance abuse: alcohol, tobacco, drugs and sex education) and the preventionof violence requirements. Also, as is required, this workshop includes information regarding the physical and behavioral indicators of child abuse and maltreatment and the statutory requirements set out in the New York State Social Services Law. A criterion for successful completion of this workshop is attendance at all sessions and completion of written course assignments. The workshop is offered each semester and must be completed before the professional semester begins.

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