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This four-session virtual series is designed for experienced Dignity for ALL Students Act (DASA) Coordinators and school professionals seeking to strengthen their practice, sharpen their judgment, and learn alongside colleagues facing similar challenges.
The series begins with a focused refresher session to ground participants in current expectations and best practices, followed by three Collegial Circle sessions that emphasize discussion, shared problem-solving, and application to real-world scenarios.
Session 1: DASA Refresher and Practice Update
This interactive refresher provides a focused review of key aspects of Dignity Act implementation, including:
• Core responsibilities and compliance considerations for DASA Coordinators
• Receiving, documenting, and responding to incident reports with consistency and confidence
• Common pitfalls, gray areas, and misconceptions surrounding reporting and investigations
• Adaptive communication skills for engaging students, staff, and families during sensitive situations
Participants will leave this session grounded in current expectations and prepared to engage meaningfully in the collegial learning that follows.
Sessions 2-4: DASA Coordinator Collegial Circles
The remaining three sessions function as facilitated collegial circles designed to deepen learning through:
• Analysis of authentic scenarios and participant-generated cases
• Peer discussion around complex situations and decision-making
• Strategies for managing challenging conversations and conflicting perspectives
• Tools to strengthen professional judgment, consistency, and confidence in the coordinator role
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