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New York State Office of Children and Family Servicesis offering FREE two-hour web-basedonline Mandated Reporter Training. This web-based training can be accessed at any time by visiting www.nysmandatedreporter.org.

Here's what I have learned about thetraining:

·  The course is fully narrated, comprehensive, and includes interactive learning exercises toenhance understanding.

·  You can progress through thetraining at your own pace, and the application saves yourprogress, allowing you to complete the course within the same calendar year after starting it.

·  Upon successful completion ofeach section, a certificate ofattendance will be sent to you.

Upon completion of this or another NYS approved training, documentation in the form of an authorized Certification of Completionmust be submitted to the Office of Teaching Initiatives prior to thefollowing:

·  Registration or reregistration of your teaching status (every fiveyears)

·  Initial application for licensure,certification, or a limited permit

·  Professional application forcertification

·  Earning a collegerecommendation on or after April1, 2025

Reporting the workshop: 

The Updated Mandated Reporter Training MUST be reported electronically by a NYSED approved provider. This is the ONLY method of reporting as the Office of Teaching Initiatives will NOT accept certificates of completion. Note: It is your responsibility to ensure they are providing the updated training before you sign up to take it. 

Completing this training is vital formaintaining your professionalcertification. I encourage each of youto register for the training (or an alternative NYS approved training) and complete it before the deadline ofApril 1, 2025, to ensure your certification status is in good standing.

This updated training is REQUIREDfor the following certificate areasregardless of the certificate or license’stype

(e.g. Initial/Professional,Reissuance/Renewal,Permanent/Professional, Transitional):

• Classroom Teachers

Speech teachers

• Career and Technical Teachers

• School Building Leaders

• School District Leaders

• School Counselors

• School Social Workers

• School District Business Leaders

• School Psychologists

• School Nurses

• School Attendance

• School Administration and Supervision

• Teaching Assistants

• Coaches

• Adult Education Instructors

   • Visiting Lecturer