Frequently asked questions
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How much does the training cost?
All DASA trainings at Daemen University are $50, whichever format you choose. Pay online at daemen.edu/dasa.
Who needs DASA training?
Applicants for New York State teaching, teaching assistant, school leadership, and pupil personnel certificates must complete six clock hours of DASA training.
How are my results reported to New York State?
We upload your completion directly to your NYS TEACH account, usually 48 hours after all portions of the class are completed. Make sure the name you give us matches your TEACH account exactly.
What formats do you offer?
A one-day Saturday class (9:00 am – 3:00 pm) or a two-night weeknight class (4:30 – 7:30 pm both nights) on Zoom; or the hybrid option (a 3-hour online part on your own, then a required 3-hour live Zoom class); or Fully Self-Paced Online (6 hours on your own schedule, no Zoom).
Can I do the whole training online, on my own schedule?
Yes. Fully Self-Paced Online has no Zoom class. When you register, you get a Class Payment Date to use only at www.daemen.edu/dasa. It is the next scheduled class date or the next Friday, whichever comes first. It does not affect your completion date. The course has six modules with videos, readings, practice questions, and a short quiz after each (80% to move on, unlimited retakes). The final quiz opens after 5 hours 55 minutes on the course. After you pass all six quizzes, we review your work and upload your completion to TEACH, usually within 48 hours.
Do I need my camera on?
Yes. The live class is interactive, and cameras need to stay on for the full session.
Can I pay on the day of class?
The system does not allow same-day payments. If you are registering and paying the same day, please use the next day (tomorrow’s date) for class.
What is the refund policy?
The registration fee is generally not refundable. However, if something changes, please reach out to [email protected] and we will consider your request. Please note: if you have started any part of the class (online or Zoom), refunds will not be approved. The ACI payment processing fee is also non-refundable.
How does the hybrid online part work?
You check in, then complete three modules online. Each ends with a short quiz; you need 80% to unlock the next module, and you can retake quizzes as many times as you need. Each quiz opens after a minimum time on the course (about three hours in all), and if you finish a module early, the page suggests extra activities that count toward your time. Then you join your required 3-hour live Zoom class. The hybrid is different from Fully Self-Paced Online, which has no Zoom class.