TEACHER CERTIFICATION

SEMINARS

Child Abuse Identification Seminar-All individuals applying for certification are required to provide evidence of having completed this seminar.

Register for this seminar using one of the below options. 

  1. On campus: Call the Continuing Education Office at 878-5907, or check their Web site: http://www.buffalostate.edu/academics/cenc/htm/pro_course_list.htm
  2. Off campus: Call your local BOCES. Click here for a list of BOCES offices.
  3. Online: www.nysmandatedreporter.org/default2.html  - click on "new online trainings" (FREE)
                     www.francisschool.com
                     www.childabuseworkshop.com

Seminar fees are roughly $35 but fees may vary from provider to provider. The seminars are a minimum of two-hours in length. Please note that some providers will be offering training that exceeds the two-hour minimum. You should contact the individual provider for workshop registration dates, fees and times.

Upon completion of the workshop, the service provider will give the applicant a Certificate of completion.

You should keep the original certificate for your records, but include a photocopy of this document with your release authorization form.