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Health & Safety for the Paraprofessional

A useful guide to help paraprofessionals in the New York City public school system keep themselves healthy and safe.

Viral Hepatitis

The United Federation of Teachers prepared this pamphlet to answer questions asked by school staff who are concerned about catching hepatitis from their students or fellow staff members.

Guidelines for Addressing the Needs of Students in the Aftermath of Trauma

The following document is a joint effort of the UFT and the Department of Education and is designed to help you and your students in the immediate aftermath of a major tragedy like that which we experienced on September 11, 2001.

Chancellor’s Regulation A-501: Promotion Standards

This regulation implements a systemwide policy with clearly defined standards for student promotion for each grade from grades K through 12.

Chancellor's Regulation A-701: School Health Services

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is responsible for providing health services pursuant to the New York City Charter and the New York City Health Code. The Department of Education of the City of New York is responsible for...

Chancellor’s Regulation A-710: Section 504 Policy and Procedures for Students

This regulation sets forth the policies and procedures of the New York City Department of Education (DOE) for students attending DOE schools and programs who are qualified individuals with disabilities as defined in §504 of the Reha bilitation Act of...

Chancellor’s Regulation A-715: Administration of Epinephrine to Students with Severe Allergies

This regulation sets forth a plan to reduce the risk of exposure and allow treatmen t with single-dose epinephrine auto-injector devices ( “epi -pens”).