DASA for Students (3): Bullying, Harassment and Discrimination Prevention

DASA Report

This workshop concentrates on reporting incidents to the school district using protocol from the NYS Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) Legislation. 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: (Click on the orange names in the “Book Resource Files” listed 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 students’ understanding. This is in English only.
  • Participant Handouts:The two handouts created for this workshop are
    • New York State’s Protected Groups Under the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA)
    • Three Scenarios
  • NYSED’s Sample Incident Reporting Form:
    • Download NYSED’s Sample Incident Reporting Form in English, Karen, and/or Spanish.
    • For Burmese, the older Burmese/English Sample Reporting Form created by the NYS-MEP Technical Assistance Support Center (TASC) is available for download below.
  • Optional Handout: Covered Groups in Relation to the Inherited Divisions