TRAINING AND EVENT POLICIES
The Network for Youth Success maintains the following policies to ensure fair, consistent, and high-quality training experiences.
◆ General Training & Event Policies apply to all trainings and events.
◆ Additional Policies apply depending on the training format (e.g., virtual, distance learning, or health & safety). These must be followed in addition to the general policies.
◆ SAC Credential Policies (Links to Policies Provided) take precedence over any general or additional policies.
◆ Other Policies address scholarships, photo releases, and duplicate transcripts/certificates.
Please review ALL applicable policies before registering for an event.
General Training & Event Policies
These policies apply to all Network for Youth Success training and events.
◆ All services and accommodations must be requested at least thirty (30) days in advance. Reasonable modifications will be made.
◆ Registrations are non-refundable. Unless otherwise noted, registrations may be considered for transfer to another individual for the same event if given at least two weeks advance notice.
◆ Participants must register two weeks in advance unless otherwise noted.
◆ Only those registered will be allowed into the event space.
◆ Upon registration, payment is mandatory.
◆ A $25 fee will be charged on all returned payments.
◆ Participants must remain engaged to earn NYS OCFS training credit.
◆ Awardees of EIP scholarships will be responsible for refunding EIP should they not attend all of or a portion of the training event.
◆ Training spaces may be closed after the first fifteen minutes of the training. Entrance may not be permitted after this time.
◆ Trainers have the right and responsibility to refuse credit for attendance to anyone who does not stay for the entire session, or who does not participate fully. Participants missing any portion of the training may be asked to leave the training space.
◆ Refunds will not be given to anyone removed from a training for failure to comply with Network training and event policies.
◆ (In-Person Events) Same-day registrations are subject to availability and will be charged a $25 late registration fee. Late registration fees are NOT EIP eligible.
◆ If the format of an event is changed (ex: face-to-face/in-person is changed to a virtual event), no refunds will be given.
◆ If an event is canceled due to a natural disaster, public health crisis, or other act of nature, the Network will make every effort to reschedule events affected by these circumstances.
◆ AI technology is not permitted in training spaces.
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Virtual Training Policies
In addition to the General Policies above, the following apply to all virtual trainings.
◆ Participants’ must keep their cameras on, remain in frame, sign-in, and actively participate to earn NYS OCFS training credit.
◆ Participants may not participate while operating a moving vehicle or while supervising children; doing so will result in removal from the training.
◆ The Network utilizes the Zoom platform for virtual training. Participants are expected to have updated software and be familiar with the platform features.
◆ (Healthy and Safety Courses) Registrations for Health and Safety courses CANNOT be transferred.
Virtual Credential Policies
◆ New York State School-Age Credential- Virtual-Live
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Distance Learning Training Policies
In addition to the General Policies above, the following apply to all distance learning courses.
◆ The Network utilizes the Google Classroom for asynchronous distance learning courses. Participants are expected to have updated software, Google storage, a Gmail address, and be familiar with the platform features.
◆ Participants are expected to complete their own coursework. Logging in under another person’s name or having someone else complete the course on your behalf is not permitted.
◆ Each course description clearly lists the number of training hours and the related OCFS/CBK topic areas. Participants are responsible for reviewing this information prior to registration to ensure the course meets their professional development needs.
◆ Handouts and reference materials provided in the classroom folder are intended to support your learning. These materials are for your personal use only and should not be redistributed.
◆ (SEL & Physical Development Distance Learning Courses) Credit will only be awarded if all required sections are completed within the four-week timeframe and the final quiz is passed. Partial credit cannot be issued.
◆ (SEL & Physical Development Distance Learning Courses) Participants will have four (4) weeks from the date of registration to complete all sections of the course and successfully pass the final quiz in order to receive OCFS training credit. Extensions are not guaranteed.
Distance Learning Credential Policies
◆ New York State School-Age Credential- Distance Learning
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Scholarships
Scholarship funding to participate in these training may be available through the Educational Incentive Program (EIP). For more information or to apply for a scholarship, please visit www.ecetp.pdp.albany.edu. You may also contact EIP at eip@albany.edu or 800-295-9616.
Photo Release for attendance at Training Events
I hereby release and hold harmless Network for Youth Success from any reasonable expectation of privacy or confidentiality associated with the images specified above. I further acknowledge that my participation is voluntary and that I will not receive financial compensation of any type associated with the taking or publication of these photographs or participation in Network for Youth Success marketing materials or other Network for Youth Success publications. I acknowledge and agree that publication of said photos confers no rights of ownership or royalties whatsoever. I hereby release Network for Youth Success, its contractors, its employees, and any third parties involved in the creation or publication of marketing materials, from liability for any claims by me or any third party in connection with my participation.
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