Educator Credentials

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New York State Law requires licensed professionals, teachers and school administrators applying for the renewal of a license, registration, certificate or limited permit to complete coursework regarding child abuse, DASA (provided by BOCES, call 845-331-5050) and school violence.

Teachers, educators, administrators, classroom helpers and tutors, these courses will help you keep up-to-date with teaching trends and instructional strategies while also providing professional credentials.

Course Offerings

Teaching Assistant Level I: Pre-Apprentice Program

Interested in becoming a Teaching Assistant? Join us for this short workshop as we explain the steps needed to start as a Teaching Assistant I and then how to advance to Teaching Assistant Level II and III. Students will meet with our Teaching Assistant Faculty during this hour to learn the steps needed to start a career as a Teaching Assistant. Students then will work independently to complete:

  • New York State Teacher Certification Exam
  • ATAS Workshop
  • Child Abuse Identification Workshop
  • School Violence Intervention and Prevention Workshop
  • Training in Harassment, Bullying, Cyberbullying, and Discrimination in Schools: Prevention and Intervention (DASA training)
  • Fingerprint Clearance

Students will need a copy of their high school diploma, a high school transcript, GED or an official college transcript that includes a degree conferral. Full scholarships available for this course.

Register DCB 3233 CRN 90102 $1000

9/9 3-4pm in person at KSU
9/10-9/30 self-paced online modules

If you're interested in applying for this program, please complete our Pre-Apprentice Application.