Faculty Development Workshop
IDEA (2004)-The Dignity Act
Welcome
The workshop will discuss The Dignity Act that prohibits harassment, discrimination, and bullying of individuals on school property or at a school function based upon a person's actual or perceived race, color, weight, national origin, ethnic group, religion, religious practice, disability, sexual orientation, gender or sex.
The goal of the Dignity Act is to promote a safe and supportive learning environment in all public schools.
The dignity Act protects all public school students in New York State. The Act originated July 1, 2013 and was amended July 1, 2013
Faculty Development Workshop
Wednesday, Feb 13, 2013, 07:00 PM
District Office
Agenda
Topic One: Review of prior and current legislation
Topic Two: Impact on Special Educators
Topic Three: Impact on families with students of educational disabilities
Topic Four: Impact of students with educational disabilities
Summary
Questions and Answers
Resources
Overview of the next workshop
IDEA (2004)
The Dignity Act
New York State Districts
Special Educators
The workshop will also discuss how the Act implements class lessons on proper communication on the internet.
Website: NYCTheDignityAct.com
Families of Students with Educational Disabilities
Families of students with educational disabilities have the support of the law that supports the dignity and respect that their children deserve while at school, summer school, or online and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and bullying by students and employees.
If the school officials fail to comply with the law the families can file an appeal with the New York State Commissioner of Education.