Career Training Program —
Changes, effective Feb. 15
You must apply online.
Paper applications will no longer be accepted.
To apply online, log onto www.teachnycprograms.net
Applications will be available online as follows:
Summer Semester — Feb. 1 - March 31
Fall Semester — May 1 - June 30
Spring Semester - Sept. 1 – Oct. 31
Free TAX Prep
Call ACORN 1-718-246-7900, ext. 265, Monday-Friday after 4 p.m., for an appointment and be sure to identify yourself as a UFT member in order to receive free services.
Health and Safety
Avoid safety hazards on the job. Know your rights to a safe and healthy workplace. Find out at www.uft.org/member/workplace/environmental/
Join the Retirement System Now, If You Haven’t Already!
Time is running out
Paras on the Move
Irma B. Bonaparte – New Teacher at PS 752 / D75
Duayjan B. Stephens – New Teacher at PS 752 / D75
Social Services Available
in the Boroughs
The UFT paraprofessional chapter has a full-time social worker, Daisy
DeJesus, MSW, who is available in the union’s borough offices on
a regular basis. You can either go to the office when she is there, or
call for an appointment. Manhattan members will be serviced at the central
office. All calls to Daisy should be directed to 1-212-598-9291.
BROOKLYN
1st Monday of each month — 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.
March 3 • April 7 • May 5 • June 2
QUEENS
2nd Tuesday of each month — 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.
March 11 • April 8 • May 13 • June 10
BRONX
3rd Wednesday of each month — 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.
March 19 • April 16 • May 21 • June 18
STATEN ISLAND
4th Thursday of each month — 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.
March 27 • April 24 • May 22 • June 26
We’re here to help!
Para Borough Coordinators:
Manhattan: Irma Rodriguez
1-212-598-6800
Bronx: Rosalyn Dorsey 1-718-379-6200
Brooklyn: Reginald Colvin 1-718-852-4900
Queens: Anne Curley 1-718-275-4400 or 1-718-830-5600
Staten Island: Christina Hepburn 1-718-605-1400
In Memoriam
We fondly remember recently deceased
paraprofessionals:
Eloina Hortas
PS 127Q/D30, para for 15 years — died in August 2007
Modesto Rodriguez
PS 72M/D4, para for 23 years — died suddenly during Christmas vacation
Lourdes A. Fernandez
PS 128/D6, para for 15 years — died on Jan. 1
Patricia Bishop
PS 153Q/D24, para for 15 years — died Jan. 28