As part of our ongoing support helping schools understand NYSED requirements, we want to share the new NYSED guidance for the Mandated Reporter training required for most school staff.
NYSED has expanded the Mandated Reporter curriculum to include guidance on identifying abuse or maltreatment in children with intellectual or developmental disabilities. This update applies to all mandated reporters, including certified educators.
Here are the key points schools should be aware of:
- Staff who completed the workshop before July 1, 2025 will need to take the updated version.
- Only NYSED-approved providers may report completion to the TEACH system.
- Any training taken now must be the updated curriculum.
- Those who completed the training on or after July 1, 2025 with an NYSED-approved provider are already compliant.
Teach NYS has partnered with NYSPCC to help schools train staff over the last year. As of January 20, 2026, NYSPCC are officially operating under their new name, Healing New York. Healing New York confirmed their curriculum has been fully updated since July 2025. Other providers may have updated their curriculum along the same timeline, but schools should confirm this directly with their chosen provider.
Training Options for Teach NYS Member Schools
Healing New York continues to provide NYSED-required workshops at discounted rates for Teach NYS member schools. Schools can choose between self-paced online courses or virtual and in-person sessions.
Self-paced online option:
Child Abuse in an Educational Setting can be completed for $10 per staff member when using the Teach Coalition coupon code.
School-specific coupon codes:
Schools may contract directly with Healing New York to cover the full cost for staff. Codes are available for both Child Abuse in an Educational Setting and the Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Maltreatment workshop, the latter at a reduced rate of $12.50 per person.
Facilitated training options:
Healing New York offers virtual or in-person sessions (in NYC only).
- Child Abuse in an Educational Setting (1 hour): $200
- Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Maltreatment (2.5 hours): $300
- Combined session: $350
Virtual options are available statewide.
Updated Training Instructions
Identifying & Reporting Child Abuse and Maltreatment (Mandated Reporter Course):
Download the updated instructions here.
Child Abuse in an Educational Setting (1-Hour Course):
Download the updated instructions here.
Teach NYS remains committed to supporting your school with compliance and training needs. If you need assistance selecting the right option, confirming staff compliance, or distributing instructions, we’re happy to help. You can reach out to Yosef Kanofsky at Kanofskyy@teachcoalition.org with any questions.