NYS-APPROVED RECOGNIZING AND REPORTING CHILD ABUSE
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The NYSED child abuse workshop is required for those seeking educator certification and/or professionals qualifying as mandated reporters. This workshop's focus includes: identifying and reporting child abuse and maltreatment, along with modules covering implicit bias, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), trauma and virtual interaction recognition.
Effective September 1, 2025 - CSI's Child Abuse workshop includes updated content required by the New York State Education Department (NYSED). As per changes to Section 413 of the Social Services Law, the course now also covers how to recognize signs of abuse or neglect in children with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
Timeframe: 1 day | 1 Session | 2.5 hours | Virtual Course
Schedule: Sat | Oct 24 | 10:00am to 12:30pm
Instructor: Laurie Ann Nuzzi-Long
Tuition: $55.00 includes $5.00 registration fee
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Laurie Ann Nuzzi-Long teaches NYS-required Professional Development courses in Child Abuse and School Violence Prevention. Laurie has over 18 years of experience in the education field, and currently works for Eden II Programs as a Clinical Coordinator for students with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder). She holds has a MS in Education and Special Education from Touro University and a BA in Psychology from SUNY Stony Brook and is in the process of earning her Certificate of School Building Leadership. Laurie has presented on various topics involving Applied Behavior Analysis and teaching strategies in New York and New Jersey and was the recipient of IAC’s “Shining Star” award in 2017.
NYS-APPROVED SCHOOL VIOLENCE PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION
Learn the dynamics of aggressive behavior in children, and discover the tools used to prevent them from becoming victims of such behavior. Completion certificates will be electronically uploaded to your TEACH account.
VP100: School Violence Prevention
Timeframe: 1 day | 1 Session | 2 hours
Schedule: Sat | Apr 18 | 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Instructor: Laurie Ann Nuzzi-Long
Tuition: $55.00 includes $5.00 registration fee
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Laurie Ann Nuzzi-Long teaches NYS-required Professional Development courses in Child Abuse and School Violence Prevention. Laurie has over 18 years of experience in the education field, and currently works for Eden II Programs as a Clinical Coordinator for students with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder). She holds has a MS in Education and Special Education from Touro University and a BA in Psychology from SUNY Stony Brook and is in the process of earning her Certificate of School Building Leadership. Laurie has presented on various topics involving Applied Behavior Analysis and teaching strategies in New York and New Jersey and was the recipient of IAC’s “Shining Star” award in 2017.
NYSED- APPROVED THE NEEDS OF CHILDREN WITH AUTISM
The New York State Education Department requires all teachers seeking initial or professional state certification in Special Education to take a three-hour workshop in The Needs of Children with Autism. This workshop covers definitions, etiology, prevalence, characteristics, evidence-based instructional methods/interventions, behavior management, positive behavioral supports, effective collaboration, and resources and supports relating to autism. Completion certificates will be electronically uploaded to your TEACH account.
AUT100: Children with Autism
Timeframe: 1 day | 1 Session | 3 hours
Schedule: Sat | TBD | 10:00am to 1:00pm
Instructor: Laurie Ann Nuzzi-Long
Tuition: $55.00 includes $5.00 registration fee
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Laurie Ann Nuzzi-Long teaches NYS-required Professional Development courses in Child Abuse and School Violence Prevention. Laurie has over 18 years of experience in the education field, and currently works for Eden II Programs as a Clinical Coordinator for students with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder). She holds has a MS in Education and Special Education from Touro University and a BA in Psychology from SUNY Stony Brook and is in the process of earning her Certificate of School Building Leadership. Laurie has presented on various topics involving Applied Behavior Analysis and teaching strategies in New York and New Jersey and was the recipient of IAC’s “Shining Star” award in 2017.
DASA-HARASSMENT, BULLYING, CYBERBULLYING, AND DISCRIMINATION IN SCHOOLS: PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION
This workshop reviews the social patterns of bullying, discrimination, and harassment, including those acts based on but not limited to race, color, weight, national origin, ethnic group, religion, religious practice, disability, sexual orientation, gender, or sex through hands-on, thought-provoking group and individual activities that offer insight and application into the Dignity Act. Certification electronically submitted to the TEACH system upon successful workshop completion.
DASA01: Dignity for All Students Act
SECTION C
Timeframe: 1 day | 1 Session | 6 hours | Virtual Course
Schedule: Sat | TBD | 9:00am to 3:00pm
Instructor: Jennifer Nenmar-Asprocolas
Tuition: $120.00 includes $10.00 registration fee
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Jennifer Nenmar-Asprocolas is an experienced school administrator currently serving as a middle school principal in New Jersey. In the past, she has served in the roles of Anti-Bullying Coordinator (K-12), elementary principal, Department Chair of Art, Music, and World Language, Gifted and Talented teacher, special education teacher, and elementary school teacher. Jennifer has been teaching the DASA course since 2019 and enjoys inspiring future educators and school staff members to be champions for every child.
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