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Abuse | Child Abuse (Includes Child Abuse in an Educational Setting)
Requirements for mandated reporters, training links and resources, reporting forms and contact numbers. Also includes specific information on child abuse which occurs in an educational setting
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Abuse | Domestic Abuse and Teen Dating Violence
Resources from the CDC, NYSDOH on dating abuse, Hotline for reporting, and Break the Cycle Violence Reduction Program.
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Adolescent and School Health
CDC Division of Adolescent and School Health (DASH) supports HIV, STD, and pregnancy prevention efforts in schools through funding and technical assistance to support prevention programs utilizing the latest research on effectiveness. This website contains data and statistics, funded programs and publications and journals as well as information on the YRBS, SHP, SSHPS and Youth Protective Factors.
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Adverse Child Experiences (ACEs) and Trauma Informed Care
Provides an overview of ACEs causes, impact and interventions adults can take to provide support Includes information on creating Trauma Sensitive Schools (TSS).
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AED (Automated External Defibrillators) Resources
Public Health Law 3000-b: Emergency Medical Treatment, Good Samaritan Law, Defibrillators and Epinephrine Requirements.
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Alcohol Based Hand Sanitizers (ABS)
NYSED Revised Memorandum Regarding Alcohol Based Hand Sanitizers (11/09) and NYSCSH ABS Fact Sheet
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Allergy and Anaphylaxis
NYSED laws, regulations and guidance documents,evidence-based guidelines from AAAI, CDC, National School Boards Association, FARE, NASN, sample emergency care plans and information on epinephrine use in school
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Animals in School (Pets and Service Animals)
Guidelines for use of service animals in the school setting.
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Appeals
Instructions and sample forms for filing an appeal to the Commissioner of Education (Pursuant to Education Law §§ 310 and 306)
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Asthma
Resources include asthma clinical guidelines, asthma action plans, medication, spacer/valved holding chamber information and resources for educating students, families and school staff.
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Athletic Placement Process (APP)
APP (formerly-Selective Classification) is a program for evaluating students who want to participate in sports at higher or lower levels.
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Athletics
Provides information on NYS PE Guidelines, Athletic Trainers, Coaches, Mixed Competition, NYSPHSAA, and participation during COVID.
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Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD)
CDC basics, symptoms, treatment and data; medication overview chart including names and dosing information.
