This course consists of the required syllabus for the New York State course and satisfies the training requirement for all professions.

Introduction

This training is designed to comply with the New York State requirements for teachers, teaching assistants, pupil personnel service professionals, and administrators in New York State as part of the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (SAVE). It can also be used to fulfill the professional development plan requirement to provide a two-hour course for all currently certified staff, covering the items as specified in regulation.

The following items are included in the two-hour course:

• Statutes, regulations, and policies relating to a safe, non-violent school climate
• Effective classroom management techniques and other academic supports that promote a non-violent school climate and enhance learning
• Integration of social and problem-solving skill development for students within the regular curriculum
• Intervention techniques designed to address a school violence situation
• Study of the warning signs within a developmental and social context that relate to violence and other troubling behaviors in children
• How to participate in an effective school/community referral process for students exhibiting violent behavior

Description

Fulfill Your Certification Requirements with Confidence

Are you a teacher, teaching assistant, school administrator, or pupil personnel services professional in New York State? As part of your NYS certification requirements under the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education (SAVE) Act, you must complete an approved two-hour violence prevention and intervention course.

This online SAVE training course is officially recognized by the New York State Education Department (NYSED) and fulfills the mandatory training requirement for initial and professional certification. It also satisfies ongoing professional development requirements for currently certified educators.

🔒 Why Is SAVE Act Training Required?

In response to growing concerns about school safety, New York State passed the SAVE Act (Education Law §2801-a and §10-18). This legislation mandates specific violence prevention and response training for school professionals to ensure a safe, nonviolent learning environment for all students and staff.

According to NYSED regulations (8 NYCRR 80-1.6 and 100.2(dd)), completion of this training is required before certification is issued.

📘 What You’ll Learn in This State-Approved Course

Our two-hour online training course includes:

• ✅ Overview of NYS Education Laws related to school safety and violence prevention
• ✅ Effective classroom management techniques to foster positive, non-violent learning environments
• ✅ Academic and behavioral interventions that support students and reduce disruptive behavior
• ✅ Integration of social skills and conflict resolution strategies into classroom instruction
• ✅ Recognizing warning signs of potential violence or troubling behavior in students
• ✅ Understanding the school/community referral process for students in need of intervention or mental health support

This course is entirely self-paced, available 24/7, and designed to meet the exact requirements set forth by New York State law and regulation.

🎓 Who Needs This Certification?

If you are seeking initial or professional certification as:

• A classroom teacher
• A teaching assistant
• A school counselor, social worker, or psychologist
• A school or district administrator

…this course is required by NYS Education Law and must be completed before your certification is approved.

🚀 Why Choose This Course?

• 📄 NYSED-approved provider
• 💻 100% online and mobile-friendly
• 🕒 Self-paced – complete in just 2 hours
• 📥 Instant access and certificate upon completion
• 🎯 Tailored specifically for NYS educators and staff

🛡 Take the First Step Toward a Safer School Environment

Don’t delay your certification. Enroll today in the official SAVE Act training course and join thousands of New York educators in creating schools where students can thrive in safety and peace.