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Programs for paraprofessionals to further their education and careers
Career Training Program
The Career Training Program (CTP) provides eligible UFT paraprofessionals with the opportunity to earn a Bachelor’s degree. The program pays tuition for from 3 to 6 credits per semester for undergraduate study at participating colleges/universities.
Long Island University programs
The Brooklyn Campus of Long Island University School of Education offers undergraduate degree programs paid for by the NYC Department of Education with vouchers covering 6 credits each semester in early childhood, childhood education, adolescence education, and physical education.
Bilingual Pupil Services
BPS is a Title I, Tax Levy program which operates within the New York City Department of Education, Division of Human Resources, Office of School Based Support Services. Its purpose is to prepare and train bilingual paraprofessionals in pursuit of a teaching career to support and serve English Language Learners (ELLs) in Title I public elementary schools.
Leap to Teacher
LEAP to Teacher (LTT) is a program in collaboration with the United Federation of Teachers (UFT), the Murphy Institute for Worker Education at CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies and participating City University of New York (CUNY) colleges within the five boroughs. The LTT program provides academic and administrative support services to Paraprofessional and other UFT members to enhance their education and advance their careers in teaching or other fields of study.
Learn more about this year's Leap to Teacher program »
DOE memos on career training for paraprofessionals
DOE Memo: Career Training Program Release Time for UFT Paraprofessionals
Paraprofessionals who meet the requirements indicated in this memo are eligible for release time for non-classroom study or travel from work to their college/university. The DOE will grant release time each college semester (fall, spring and the first summer session only, not later than June 30) to eligible paraprofessionals who are attending or taking online coursework at an accredited college or university.
Release Time Memo
Personnel Memorandum #3, 2008-2009: Career Training Program Release Time for UFTParaprofessionals.