This workshop concentrates on reporting incidents to the school district using protocol from the NYS Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) Legislation. Bullying has been a concern of migrant parents for many years. After reviewing aspects of bullying and basics of the DASA Legislation, participants will use a sample reporting form to practice reporting an incident to the school district. Participants will take a brief look at how New York State enacted this law in response to advocates speaking up about school climate and school safety for all students.
Description of Resources to Support the Workshop: (Click on the orange titles under Book Resource Files below to download the ones you need.)
- Facilitator Guide – Provides details and suggestions to help the facilitator become more familiar with the topic. (Updated December 2022)
- PowerPoint – Provides images to support parents’ understanding. The PowerPoint is available in four languages: English, Burmese, Karen and Spanish.
- Participant Handouts: This workshop has three handouts plus an optional handout. They are grouped by language in the Book Resource Files below.
- PowerPoint Notes Handout
- NYS Protected Groups Under DASA, Definitions and Resources
- Three Scenarios
- Optional: Covered Groups in Relation to the Inherited Divisions
- NYSED’s Sample Incident Reporting Form
- Download the Sample Incident Reporting Form in English, Karen, and/or Spanish.
- For Burmese, the older Burmese/English Sample Reporting Form is available from the NYS-MEP Technical Assistance Support Center (TASC).
Book Resource Files