Continuing Education

Important Updates: NYSED Mandated Reporter Training

1. April 1, 2025 Requirement (Chapter 56 of the Laws of 2021)

Mandated reporters must complete training that includes:

  • Protocols to reduce implicit bias in decision-making
  • Strategies for identifying adverse childhood experiences
  • Guidance on recognizing signs of abuse/maltreatment during virtual interactions

Compliance required by April 1, 2025.

2. November 17, 2026 Requirement (Chapter 25 of the Laws of 2024)

Mandated reporters must also complete updated training that includes:

  • Protocols and guidance on identifying abused or maltreated children with intellectual or developmental disabilities

Compliance required by November 17, 2026.

Upcoming NASW-NY Offerings with Dr. Kathryn Krase

  • If you completed Mandated Reporter Training with NASW-NY and Dr. Krase between January 1, 2023 and April 1, 2025, you may complete a 1-hour CE addendum. This 1-hour addendum version will be offered Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 6-7PM click here and thursday, february 5, 2026, 12pm-1pm. for the february registration, check back in december.
  • if you did not complete the full mandated reporter training with nasw-ny and dr. krase, you must complete the full 3-hour training.
    the 3 hour full mandated reporter training with nasw-ny and dr. krase, will be thursday, february 12, 2026, 10:00am-1:00pm. for the february registration, check back in december.
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Meeting the Updated NYS Mandated Reporter Training Requirement (An Addendum to Previous Training)

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM PM EST

Live webinar • 1.0 CE credits
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Workshop Description

NOTE: If you completed the Mandated Reporter Training with NASW-NY and Dr. Kathryn Krase between January 1, 2023 and April 1, 2025, you are eligible to complete this 1-hour CE addendum, which satisfies the updated NYSED requirement due November 17, 2026.

Registrations will be cross-checked against prior attendance records to confirm eligibility for the addendum course.

This training meets the updated New York State standards for training in the identification and reporting of suspected child maltreatment which requires completion by November 17, 2026, but is only available for those who took the previous training required by April 1, 2025 with this particular provider. 

This updated addendum provides important context to the reporting obligation when concerns relate to child with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.

The 3 hour full Mandated Reporter Training with NASW-NY and Dr. Krase, will be Thursday, February 12, 2026, 10:00AM-1:00PM. For the February registration, check back in December.


Learning Objectives

After completing this webinar, participants will be able to:

  • Participants will be able to explain considerations for determining when making a report to child protective services is required by law. 
  • Participants will explain how to adjust their considerations when working with clients with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.

Continuing Education Credits: 1.0

This workshop is approved for licensed social workers, licensed mental health counselors, licensed marriage and family therapists, and licensed psychologists.


Fees

  • NASW-NY Member - $15.00
  • Other Chapter Members (e.g., NASW-NJ, etc.) - $25.00
  • Non-Member - $30.00
  • NASW-NY Student and Transitional Member (Non-CE Eligible) - $0.00

Presenter: Kathryn Krase, Ph.D., J.D., M.S.W.

Kathryn Krase, Ph.D., J.D., M.S.W., Principal Consultant with Krase Consultant, is an expert on the professional reporting of suspected child maltreatment. She has authored multiple books and articles on the subject. She has years of experience consulting with government and community based organizations to develop policy & practice standards.

 

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