Get your DASA training done. From anywhere.
The NYSED-approved 6-hour Dignity for All Students Act workshop required for New York State certification. Live, interactive, and taught by experienced New York educators.
- NYSED-approved
- Reported to TEACH
- Live on Zoom
- Meets the NYSED DASA requirement
- Live on Zoom, from anywhere
- Completion uploaded to NYS TEACH usually 48 hours after all portions are completed
- Saturday, weeknight, hybrid, and fully self-paced options
Three ways to finish. Same certificate.
Live Zoom (6 hours, scheduled date)
One Saturday () or two weeknights (4:30 – 7:30 pm). Discussion, video, and real school scenarios.
See 6-hour dates Option 2 · NewHybrid: 3 hours online on your own + 3-hour live Zoom class
Complete the 3-hour online part on your own time, then join one required 3-hour live Zoom class. Next sessions:
See hybrid Zoom class dates Option 3 · NewFully Self-Paced Online (6 hours on your own schedule, no Zoom)
Six modules with short quizzes, entirely on your own schedule. No Zoom class. Typically reported to TEACH within 48 hours of completion.
Learn moreFour steps to completing your DASA training
Pick a date and register
Choose a Saturday, a pair of weeknights, or the hybrid option, then fill out the registration form.
Pay $50 through Daemen
Pay at daemen.edu/dasa. The system does not allow same-day payments. If you are registering and paying the same day, please use the next day (tomorrow’s date) for class.
Attend on Zoom
Join with your camera on and your Zoom name set to “Last Name, First Name,” exactly as in TEACH.
We report to TEACH
Your completion is uploaded to your NYS TEACH account, usually 48 hours after all portions are completed.
Required for New York State educator certification
Applicants for NYS teaching, teaching assistant, school leadership, and pupil personnel certificates must complete six clock hours of DASA training. Our classes welcome teachers, counselors, administrators, aides, coaches, and anyone who works with students.
students ages 12–18 reported being bullied at school in 2021–22
NCES, 2024of bullied students told an adult at school
NCES, 2024“It is hereby declared to be the policy of New York State to afford all students in public schools an environment free of discrimination and harassment.”NYS Education Law §10
Taught by people who work in schools
Greg Johnson, EdD
Educator and instructional leader in Western New York who also teaches graduate courses in education.
Jess Meacham, LMSW
Licensed master social worker who supports students, families, and school teams.
Your certification is one class away.
Pick a date that works for you and register in about two minutes.
How much does it cost?
$50 for any format, paid through Daemen University at daemen.edu/dasa.
How are my results reported to New York State?
We upload your completion directly to NYS TEACH, usually 48 hours after all portions are completed.
Do I need my camera on?
Yes. The live class is interactive, and cameras need to stay on for the full session.
Can I pay on the day of class?
The system does not allow same-day payments. If you are registering and paying the same day, please use the next day (tomorrow’s date) for class.
What is the refund policy?
The registration fee is generally not refundable. However, if something changes, please reach out to [email protected] and we will consider your request. Please note: if you have started any part of the class (online or Zoom), refunds will not be approved. The ACI payment processing fee is also non-refundable.
Class materials and videos
Handouts, the bullying report form, the Stop, Walk, Talk poster, and class videos.