The New York State Education Law requires all applicants for certification as a teacher, assistant or administrator in a New York State school to complete a workshop on the prevention of school violence. In accordance with section 3004 of the Education Law all applicants must complete 2 hours of course work and/or training in school violence prevention and intervention. School staffers can use the techniques learned to alleviate uncontrollable situations in school. The Laboratory Consultation Service workshop gives students an understanding of the dynamics of destructive, combative behavior and tools to avoid becoming persecuted in school.

Upon completion of this NYS School Violence Prevention Course users will be able to: Identify the goal of the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education (SAVE) legislation, discuss the relevance of data collection related to institutional safety, discuss how the components of the SAVE assist in preventing school violence, chronicle how legal and educational domains promote school safety within the SAVE legislation and review risk factors related to violence in schools.

Laboratory Consultation Services, Inc. is approved by New York State to provide this training for applicants at all levels.