Resources
General Resources
- NYS Center for School Safety DASA Resources
- Online Resource for School Counseling and Other Staff Regarding Recognizing and Addressing Cyberbullying (10/2019)
- Dignity Act Coordinator poster (resource for school display)
- (10/24/17) - Dear Colleagues Letter From Commissioner Elia Regarding U.S. Departments of Education and Justice Joint Guidance to School Districts Regarding Transgender Students
- (5/25/16) - Guidance to School Districts for Creating a Safe and Supportive School Environment For Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Students
(7/20/15) - Dignity Act Information Quick Guide (updated 9/7/22)
- A Resource and Promising Practices Guide for School Administrators & Faculty (Updated 12/17)
- Social Emotional Learning Resources
- StopBullying.gov
, US Department of Education, includes resources for kids, teens, young adults, parents, educators, and community, guidance, and much more - Dear Colleague Letter from U.S. Department of Education (12/15); Resources for Creating Safe and Supportive School Environments
Policy Resources
- Understanding the CROWN Act - October 2021
- Guidance for Local Implementation
to assist schools, districts and BOCES in local implementation of the Dignity Act. - Guidance for Updating Codes of Conduct to assist schools, districts and BOCES in updating their Codes of Conduct in accordance with the amended Dignity Act.
- DASA Implementation Self-Assessment Tool
- U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights - Federal Laws and Resources
- Dear Colleague Letter on Harassment and Bullying (October 26, 2010)
Curriculum Resources
Last Updated:
September 9, 2022