What is Safe Schools, Healthy Students?

Approved by the SUNY Oswego School of Education; Safe Schools, Healthy Students is a web-based workshop designed to fulfill New York State Education Department (NYSED) requirements for teacher education candidates applying for certification after February 1, 2004. This professional development (non-credit) workshop is available through SUNY Oswego's Division of Continuing Education and the SUNY Learning Network. From home or a campus computer lab, you will be able to work conveniently at your own pace using the ANGEL course management system.

Workshop topics include:

• Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting
• School Violence Prevention and Intervention (SAVE)
• Fire and Arson Prevention
• Highway Safety and Traffic Regulations and School Safety Patrols
• Child Abduction Prevention
• Prevention of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Drug Abuse

Successful completion of this course will allow you to take the competency exam, which is offered on a regularly scheduled basis. A passing score is required for SUNY Oswego to confirm on your transcript to the New York State Department of Education that you have completed the appropriate training. Safe Schools, Healthy Students will be offered at least six times per calendar year.

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

Who needs to take Safe Schools, Healthy Students?
How much time is involved?
Why do I have these additional requirements?
Is there another way of gaining the required training?
Do I need to purchase books?
Do I need any special computer system?
How do I obtain my workshop certificates?
Application and Registration
Fee & Payment Information

Who needs to take Safe Schools, Healthy Students?
Teachers who will be applying for certification after February 1, 2004 are required to meet these training requirements. Oswego State students must complete these workshops and pass the competency exam before they begin student teaching. Workshop Completion and the Competency Exam is required, this exam requires you to appear in person with a photo ID. Once registered, students will be able (and required) to log on to the Angel course management system at least once per week and complete assignments.  Back to Top

How much time is involved?
This course will be seven weeks long and will require approximately three hours of time per week. The competency exam will be held in a campus location on a Saturday morning following each session. Exact dates, time, and location will be announced through your course.  Back to Top

Why do I have these additional requirements?
Similar to the fingerprinting now mandatory for all school employees, these workshops are required by the NYSED. They introduce the student to the ongoing professional development that will also be regularly required of teachers certified in New York State after February 1, 2004.  Back to Top

Is there another way of gaining the required training?
The answer is yes, but will require that you seek out alternatives that meet the state guidelines. In addition, you are required to present that documentation to the School of Education Field Placement Coordinator prior to student teaching, to the SUNY Oswego State Registrar prior to graduation and to the New York State Education Department when you graduate. SUNY Oswego cannot transcript training it did not provide.  Back to Top

Do I need to purchase books?
No, the mini-lectures and other course materials will be available on the web. A DVD that you will need to access to complete your assignments will be distributed after you register for the course.  Back to Top

Do I need any special computer system?
The computers in the labs at SUNY Oswego will easily handle your access to the ANGEL course management system. If you are working from home, you will need a computer with a DVD drive (or DVD player), an Internet Service Provider (ISP), and a web browser. If you are using a dial-up service, a 58.8 modem is recommended. No additional software is required.  Back to Top

How do I obtain my workshop certificates?
Workshop completions will be documented on your transcript. You will also receive certificates for SAVE, Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting, and for completion of all other workshop topics.  Back to Top

Application and Registration

You may register with your MyOswego account the way you would register for any credit bearing class. You must visit the Continuing Education office to receive your course materials. Matriculated SUNY Oswego students must register online, paper registration is not available.

Non-SUNY Oswego students may register by downloading the 2008 Safe Schools, Healthy Schools form (84k) in PDF. You will need Adobe© Acrobat Reader for the Safe Schools, Healthy Schools form. To download the free Adobe Reader visit www.adobe.com. You may fax this form to 315.312.3078.

Registration is on a first come, first serve basis.

If you have any questions or need further information please call 315.312.6280 or email us at sshs@oswego.edu.

A materials packet containing information about accessing the ANGEL course management system must be picked up prior to the start of the course. You will also participate in an on-line orientation session to learn how the virtual classroom will work. Student access begins five days before a session starts.

Persons with disabilities who may need accommodations, in order to successfully complete this professional development course, should contact the Disability Services Office at 315.312.3358  Back to Top

Fee & Payment Information

Currently enrolled SUNY Oswego Students - $150.00
Other SUNY - $200.00
Non-SUNY - $260.00

Students will be billed by the Student Accounts Office. Financial Aid will be applied to your Safe Schools, Healthy Students bill provided that you have registered early.

Safe Schools, Healthy Schools is administered out of the Division of Continuing Education, 100 Sheldon Hall, Oswego, NY 13126. We can be reached by calling 315.312.6280.

Call 315.312.2270 for current office hours.

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