Wash. Admin. Code § 181-79A-200 - Course work on issues of abuse and emotional or behavioral distress in students
(1) The
course work on issues of abuse and emotional or behavioral distress in students
under RCW 28A.410.035 will include
content on the following:
(a)
Issues of
abuse:
(i) Identification of physical
abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, and substance abuse;
(ii) Commercial sexual abuse of a minor, as
defined in RCW 9.68A.100;
(iii) Sexual exploitation of a minor, as
defined in RCW 9.68A.040;
(iv) Information on the impact of abuse on
the behavior and learning abilities of students;
(v) Discussion of the responsibilities of a
teacher to report abuse or provide assistance to students who are the victims
of abuse; and
(vi) Methods for
teaching students about abuse of all types and their prevention.
(b)
Emotional or behavioral
distress in students:
(i) Knowledge and
skill standards pertaining to recognition, initial screening, and response to
emotional or behavioral distress in students;
(ii) This includes, but is not limited to,
indicators of possible substance abuse, violence, and youth suicide.
(2) Candidates applying
for certificate renewal or reinstatement who have not previously completed
course work on issues of abuse and emotional or behavioral distress in students
must present evidence of completion to the superintendent of public
instruction.
(3) Candidates holding
an initial or residency certificate applying for a continuing or professional
certificate who have not previously completed course work on issues of abuse
and emotional or behavioral distress in students must present evidence of
completion to the superintendent of public instruction.
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