DASA Pre-Workshop Assignment: N.Y.S. Education Law

DASA Pre-Workshop Assignment Institutional Affiliation Student’s name Course Name /Section Professor’s name Submission Date Assignment 1: N.Y.S. Education Law 1) What is the main premise that makes this primarily an educational law issue and not a criminal law issue? Explain how this relates to all school mission statements Unfortunately, Childhood bullying is still a part of many individual’s childhood. As children advance in age, it is critical for them to learn about harassment and bullying in addition to being kind to one another. The main premise making this an educational law and not a criminal law issue is that bullying is necessarily not a criminal law issue. Learning institutions/Schools have mission statements asserting that they are to establish a safe learning environment, free of harassment, discrimination, and bullying. 2) In the case of gender or sexuality, why is the perception of gender or sexuality indicated as well as the actual gender or sexuality of the student? The perception of a student’s sexuality or gender is indicated along with the student’s actual sexuality or gender because students can be bullied or harassed for either reason, which is unacceptable. 3) How does the law expand the school's ability to address cyberbullying when it happens in the privacy of a student’s home? The law bestows more power to schools to intervene in cyberbullying cases that occur outside the school because cyberbullying can occur when a student is at home and not on school premises. 4) If a teacher became aware of harassment based on an issue not specifically enumerated in the law, would they have to report it? Explain why. Yes, even though the issue is not enumerated in the law, the teacher would have to report it. Harassment is intolerable. Should a teacher become aware of such an issue, he/she should act reasonably and in good faith report the issue to the assigned school officials. 5) How would you demonstrate compliance with part 2 of the above portion of section 12 in your classroom? Give at least 2 specific examples. One, I can read a summary of the policies to my class. Two, I can write down the policies on Manila paper and pin them up for my class to read. And three, I can hand out copies of the age-appropriate code of conduct for my students. 6) What are the specific time frames for the two types of reports that must be filed under this law? As stated in part (c) of § 13, the specific time frames are one and two school days. Once a school employee witnesses discrimination, harassment, or bullying, or receives a written or oral report of bullying, discrimination or harassment, he/she is to notify the principal, superintendent immediately orally, superintendent’s or principal’s designee not later than one school day after such an act has been witnessed. The employee should file a written report with the principal or superintendent not later than two school days after an oral report has been made. 7) Why are the time frames set to cause reporting as soon as the problem is identified? Indicate at least 3 possible negative outcomes for students if the reporting was not filed in a timely fashion. The time frames are established to cause reporting immediately the problem is identified because such problems are serious and can result in school violence, and the earlier they are identified, the simpler it becomes to mitigate them. If such time frames are not set, negative outcomes could arise, such as: Damage or vandalism of school property, Danger to the student’s well-being, and Danger to the school’s employees. 8) Give two examples of what the school might do in response to the report that would indicate they are in compliance with the word and the spirit of this law? One, the school can notify the appropriate law enforcement bodies in case a student is in physical danger. Two, the school can by itself conduct thorough investigations and mitigate the issue at the school level. 9) When does the school have a duty to report the incident to local police agencies? As stated in part (i) of § 13, the law requires the superintendent, principal, superintendent’s or principal’s designee, to promptly inform the appropriate law enforcement bodies when such superintendent, principal, superintendent’s or principal’s designee, believes that any discrimination, bullying, or harassment constitutes criminal conduct. 10) Indicate at least three similarities/differences when comparing NYS Child Abuse Requirements and the mandates of the D.A.S.A law. The similarities and differences when comparing NYS Child Abuse Requirements and the mandates of the D.A.S.A Law are: As teachers, we are obligated to report cases of harassment, bullying, and discrimination promptly. As mandated reporters, teachers are required to report occurrences of child abuse. Both mandates are aimed at detecting, preventing, and mitigating abusive situations. Assignment 2: Cyber Bullying & Sexting As a Kindergarten teacher, I will strive to instill beneficial information regarding the proper use of technology to my class. When I enforce routines, develop schedules, plan and implement lessons, and provide age-appropriate discipline and supervision for my ECD class, I will inform them about the diverse cultures and people who have significantly contributed to the progression of our society. A key theme of this lesson is to regard differences of race, gender, thought, sexuality, gender identity, religion, et cetera - because each individual has something to impart in the society. Regarding cyberbullying, I will inform my students that at present, the technology has a lasting memory, meaning, once information has been released onto the internet, it can be extremely difficult or nearly impossible to eliminate. Thus, students should never sext neither should they forward explicit images of others or themselves. Students should never be deceived into believing that the internet provides anonymity. I will stress the fact that real people can be affected by actions of cyberbullying, including children in Kindergarten; therefore, it should be avoided at all costs d...