Note: This two-day class is eligible for 1 license renewal credit through the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners (BOEE) or 6 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for youth-serving professionals. Thanks to the generous support of our grant sponsors at Iowa CASA, registration is free for the first 15 participants. Your order confirmation email will serve as your proof of enrollment.

If you are unable to attend, it is your responsibility to formally withdraw your registration. Failure to notify us of your withdrawal may result in a No Pass (NP) on your transcripts and will require you to pay the standard course registration fee of $150.

Course Description: In an increasingly online world, cyberbullying and digital harassment can escalate to serious forms of harm, including sexual harassment and exploitation. This two-day course equips participants with an understanding of how online power-based harm functions, its impact and how it intersects with sexual violence. Participants will leave with concrete strategies for preventing online harassment, promoting digital safety, fostering accountability, and supporting youth experiencing cyber-based harm.

Date: September 23 and 24, 2025
Location: Des Moines Public Library – Central Library, 1000 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
Time: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Breakfast provided; lunch break included)
Parking: Garage parking available; ample street parking nearby

Course Fees:

License Renewal/Paraeducator - FREE

If you have any questions, please contact academy@iowasafeschools.org or call (515) 381-0588.

Cancellation/Refund Policy

f you are unable to attend, it is your responsibility to formally withdraw your registration. Failure to notify us of your withdrawal may result in a No Pass (NP) on your transcripts and will require you to pay the standard course registration fee of $150.

Transcripts
Please allow up to three weeks for transcripts to be processed following a course end date.  License renewal and paraeducator credit transcripts can be requested at https://www.safeschoolsacademy.org/transcripts following a course's completion.