School professionals (teachers, paraprofessionals, counselors, psychologists and social workers) who are applying for state certification must take this six-hour course. This includes members who are applying for new certificates (for example...

You must complete six hours of coursework from a provider approved by the New York State Education Department. You can find a list of approved providers at the NYSED website . The UFT is an approved provider and offers this course in its borough...

Yes. If, for example, you are a professional certificate holder and want an additional certificate, you will need to complete DASA training for your additional certificate.

The deadline for completing DASA training depends on the expiration date of your certificate; you must complete your training before applying for a new certificate.

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UFT Vice President for Middle Schools Richard Mantell testified before the New York City Council Committee on Education about the essential role played by guidance counselors in our schools.