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

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: Effective August 2008, SPD no longer offers fingerprinting sessions.
  »Instructions on how to become fingerprinted

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.

NCE 600: 2008 Schedule
October 20, 2008
November 3, 2008
December 1, 2008

NCE 600: 2009 Schedule
January 5, 2009
February 2, 2009
March 16, 2009
April 20, 2009
May 11, 2009
June 8, 2009
July 13, 2009
August 10, 2009
September 14, 2009
October 5, 2009
November 16, 2009
December 7, 2009

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.

NCE 601 and 602: 2008 Schedule
NCE 601 and 602:J  October 23, 2008
NCE 601 and 602:K   November 6, 2008
NCE 601 and 602:L   December 4, 2008

NCE 601 and 602: 2009 Schedule
January 8, 2009
February 5, 2009
March 19, 2009
April 23, 2009
May 14, 2009
June 11, 2009
July 16, 2009
August 13, 2009
September 17, 2009
October 8, 2009
November 19, 2009
December 10, 2009

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.

NCE 601 and 602: 2008 Schedule
NCE 601 and 602:J  October 23, 2008
NCE 601 and 602:K   November 6, 2008
NCE 601 and 602:L   December 4, 2008

NCE 601 and 602: 2009 Schedule
January 8, 2009
February 5, 2009
March 19, 2009
April 23, 2009
May 14, 2009
June 11, 2009
July 16, 2009
August 13, 2009
September 17, 2009
October 8, 2009
November 19, 2009
December 10, 2009

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