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We are thrilled to unveil our Adult Education programs to ignite your career and personal growth!Whether you're aiming to boost literacy skills, dive into health occupations, master commercial driving, or pursue trades and career development, we've got you covered!
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Career Development
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DASA Training
DASA: New York State’s Dignity for All Student’s Act (Dignity Act) seeks to provide NYS public elementary and secondary school students with a safe, supportive environment free from discrimination, intimidation, taunting, harassment, and bullying on school property, a school bus and/or at a school function. The Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES is a NYSED-approved provider of the Dignity Act certification training.
The required training consists of a 6-hour asynchronous online training with accompanying assignments.
**For additional information, contact Sara Herman at sherman@cayboces.org.Dates: On-Going (July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025) **
Times: Self-Paced, 6-hours
Location: Online
Fee: $50
Instructor: Laura Purdy -
Child Abuse Identification and Reporting
Mandated reporters can participate in this web-based online training course at any time, 24/7. Users must complete the course within the course duration which is the current school calendar year (2024-2025). Users learn definitions, indicators, and how to make a report to the New York Statewide Central Register. This course meets the New York State Education Department mandatory requirements for Training in Child Abuse Identification and Reporting. In accordance with Chapter 363 of the Laws of 2018, the Board of Regents adopted amendments to certain sections of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education related to Reports of Child Abuse in an Educational Setting.
This course also includes updated mandated reporter training requirements. Chapter 56 of the Laws of 2021 amended Social Services Law § 413 to require additional training to include protocols to reduce implicit bias in decision-making processes, strategies for identifying adverse childhood experiences, and guidelines to assist in recognizing signs of abuse or maltreatment while interacting virtually within the New York State Mandated Identification and Reporting of Child Abuse and Maltreatment/Neglect coursework.
The required training consists of a 3-hour asynchronous online training with accompanying assignments.
**For additional information, contact Sara Herman at sherman@cayboces.org.
Dates: On-Going (July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025)**
Times: Self-Paced, 3-Hours Online
Fee: $35
Instructor: Laura Purdy -
The Needs of Students with Autism
In response to the growing number of children being diagnosed with autism, the Legislature amended Sections 3004(4) and (5) of the Education Law to require all persons applying for a teaching certificate or license on or after September 2, 2009, as a special education teacher or as a school administrator who works in special education, to complete coursework or training in the needs of children with autism. This workshop will fulfill the NYSED requirement for Classroom Teaching Certification in all areas of Education. Participants of this course will learn about the characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) as well as behavior supports and best instructional practices for supporting individuals with ASD. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will complete a certification of completion application that they can submit to the NYS Education Department along with other relevant forms when they apply for certification.
The required training consists of a 3-hour asynchronous online training with accompanying assignments.
**For additional information, contact Sara Herman at sherman@cayboces.org.
Dates: On-Going (July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025)**
Times: Self-Paced, 3-Hours Online
Fee: $35
Instructor: Amber Wildenstein
Personal Development
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Financial Education Series: Investing Success
Thursday, November 13, 2025
6:30-8:30 PM
Location:
Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES
1879 West Genesee St Rd
Auburn, NY 13021Americans today are investing a record low percentage of their income. All the while, traditional methods of funding retirement have been in jeopardy. How can this be? Do you want to turn the tide and be prepared for your financial future? If so, come and learn these critical concepts: Understand the Market, the Rule of 72, top problems facing most investors, three factors to protect against, mutual funds, annuities, and IRAs, the three D's of successful investing.
Fee: $19
Instructors: Benjamin Stroh and Mike RienhardtTo register for the course, please click: Online Registration Form.
Please contact The Center for Learning at (315) 253-4899 with any questions.
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Financial Education Series: Building Your Financial House
Thursday, October 16, 2025
6:30-8:30 PM
Location:
Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES
1879 West Genesee St Rd
Auburn, NY 13021Is it time to put your financial house in order? Learn how to set goals to achieve your dreams. You'll understand key concepts to plan for retirement, pay off credit card or loan debts efficiently, build savings for education, protect your income, and much more!
Fee: $19
Instructors: Benjamin Stroh and Mike RienhardtTo register for the course, please click: Online Registration Form.
Please contact The Center for Learning at (315) 253-4899 with any questions.
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Financial Education Series: How Money Works
Thursday, September 25, 2025
6:30-8:30 PM
Location:
Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES
1879 West Genesee St Rd
Auburn, NY 13021Learn the three root causes of financial problems along with an overview of the Rule of 72, the D's of successful investing, credit card traps, debt payoff, life insurance, and much more. Understanding these concepts can have an incredible impact on your personal finances. Here is where you can learn and take control.
Fee: $19
Instructors: Benjamin Stroh and Mike RienhardtTo register for the course, please click: Online Registration Form.
Please contact The Center for Learning at (315) 253-4899 with any questions.
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Financial Education Series: Investing at Retirement
Thursday, December 18, 2025
6:30-8:30 PM
Location:
Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES
1879 West Genesee St Rd
Auburn, NY 13021Over the next few years, more than 82 million people in the United States will be entering retirement. Are you one of them? Whether you're retiring now or a few years down the road, make sure you're on track to live the retirement of your dreams. No matter where you are, armed with this simple, yet powerful retirement information, you can learn how to avoid the mistakes so many others make.
Fee: $19
Instructors: Benjamin Stroh and Mike RienhardtTo register for the course, please click: Online Registration Form.
Please contact The Center for Learning at (315) 253-4899 with any questions.
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Foundations in Personal Finance
With Excel and Google
Sheets!
Tuesdays and Thursdays,
September 16 – October 9, 2025,
6 – 7:30pm
Location:
Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES
1879 West Genesee St Rd
Auburn, NY 13021
Zoom option available upon request.
Foundations in Personal Finance
teaches how to:
Save money for things you need or want.
• Avoid going into debt.
• How to get out of debt.
• Create a budget to spend wisely.
• How to invest.
• Build wealth and give.
• Free tools.
• Incorporating usefulness of spreadsheets.
• And much more!
Fee: $100.00
Instructor: Mary Bennett Parish,
Instructor for Emerging Careers in
Commerce
To register for the course, please click: Online Registration Form
Please contact The Center for Learning at (315) 253-4899 with any questions.
