This workshop introduces parents to the NYS Dignity for All Students Act (DASA). The workshop will develop awareness around the issues of bullying, harassment, and discrimination and introduce how to use the structure of DASA to report concerns. Activities will help parents develop self-advocacy skills.
Description of Resources (Click on the Book Resource File names 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 – Two handouts created for this workshop are grouped by language in the Book Resource Files below.
- PowerPoint Notes Handout
- NYS Protected Groups Under DASA, Definitions and Resources
- 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