All Elementary Education and Reading teacher certification candidates who are applying for Initial Certification need to complete specific required seminars, as listed below.
On campus, the Office of Continuing Professional Studies offers all five seminars throughout the fall and spring semesters; visit their website at www.buffalostate.edu/continuingstudies/ for the current semester's schedule.
Child Abuse Identification & Reporting
Is offered by the Continuing Professional Studies Office; the fee for the seminar is $35. Register online.
The seminar may also be offered by the Center for Development of Human Services (876-7600), BOCES (630-4231) or may be taken online at http://www.nysna.org/.
SAVE (School Anti-Violence Education)
Is offered by the Continuing Professional Studies Office; the fee for the seminar is $35. To be taken before student teaching. Register online.
HIV/AIDS Education
Required by the department of Elementary Education and Reading. More information.
Alcohol & Other Drugs
Is offered by the Continuing Professional Studies Office; the fee for the seminar is $35. To be taken before student teaching. Register online.
Fire & Arson Safety
Is offered by the Continuing Professional Studies Office; the fee for the seminar is $35. To be taken before student teaching. Register online.
