NYS-Mandated and Educational Workshops

The UFT is offering a number of workshops for educators.

Mandated Workshops

To help you fulfill Department of Education requirements for staff development and licensure, UFT Educational Programs offer a variety of workshops and seminars especially for new teachers:

Child Abuse Recognition Workshops

The New York State Education Department requires all teachers who are seeking initial or permanent state certification to take a workshop in how to recognize and report suspicion of child abuse. It covers definitions of child abuse, indications that it has happened, and what procedures you should follow if you suspect that one of your students has been abused. New York State mandates that you must be present at the start of the workshop in order to receive the state certification. All workshops begin promptly. No late admission will be permitted.

The UFT offers this workshop to its members for a $25 fee, payable in non-refundable check or money order. Non-members pay $50 in non-refundable money order only. All fees to be made payable to UFT/Child Abuse.

The Needs of Children with Autism

The New York State Education Department requires all teachers who are seeking initial or professional state certification in special education take a three-hour workshop in the needs of children with autism. It covers definitions, etiology, prevalence, characteristics, evidence-based instructional methods/interventions, behavior management and positive behavioral supports, effective collaboration and resources and supports. All workshops begin promptly at the scheduled starting time. New York State mandates that you must be present at the start of the workshop in order to receive a certificate of completion. No late admission will be permitted.

The UFT offers this workshop to its members for a $25 fee, payable in non-refundable check or money order (made payable to UFT/Autism). Non-members pay $50 in non-refundable money order only.

Violence & Prevention Training

The New York State Education Department requires all teachers who are seeking initial or permanent state certification to take this workshop. School staffers can use techniques and practical approaches to avoid and defuse violent situations in school. This workshop gives participants an understanding of the dynamics of assaultive, aggressive behavior and tools to avoid becoming victimized in school. Participants are asked to arrive a half-hour before the workshop begins.

A $25 registration fee must be received at least two weeks prior to workshop date; non-members may enroll with a $50 money order. No refunds will be made. Enrollment is limited to 35 participants.  For information, call 1-212-701-9413.

Stress Management Workshops

One of the many challenges facing the teaching profession is learning to deal with the tensions of a classroom environment. The Stress Management Program has been created by the UFT TCourse Program to aid teachers in dealing with these pressures, both at school and at home. Some of the workshops incorporate yoga lessons as a stress-management tool. They are offered free to all UFT members. For further information, call a UFT Course Program assistant at 1-212-475-3737.

Stress management workshops are offered only in the Spring and Fall semesters.

Elementary School Workshops

UFT Elementary Schools Vice President Karen Alford has scheduled Spring and Fall semester workshops for UFT members in elementary schools. Each workshop is limited to 35 participants. These workshops are open to teachers who wish to upgrade their teaching skills. They are NOT for college credit. Please read the class descriptions carefully. Registration fees are refundable only if a workshop is canceled.

On the workshop date, please see lobby security at the course location for the exact room location. Be sure to bring a picture ID. Complimentary refreshments will be served.

Elementary school workshops are offered only in the Spring and Fall semesters.

Middle School Workshops

UFT JHS/IS Vice President Richard Farkas has scheduled Spring and Fall semester workshops for UFT members in middle schools. Some sessions are for both middle and high school teachers. These workshops are open to teachers who wish to upgrade their teaching skills. They are NOT for college credit. Please read the class descriptions carefully. Registration fees are refundable only if a workshop is canceled.

No confirmation letters will be sent. A reminder letter will be mailed to all registrants approximately one week before the scheduled workshop. On the workshop date, please see lobby security at the course location for the exact room location. Be sure to bring a picture ID. Complimentary refreshments will be served.

Middle school workshops are offered only in the Spring and Fall semesters.

High School Workshops

Leo Casey and Sterling Roberson, UFT HS vice presidents for academic and vocational, career and technology high schools, respectively, have scheduled Spring and Fall semester workshops for UFT members working in high schools. Some sessions are for both middle and high school teachers. These workshops are open to teachers who wish to upgrade their teaching skills. They are NOT for college credit. Please read the class descriptions carefully. Registration fees are refundable only if a workshop is canceled.

No confirmation letters will be sent. A reminder letter will be mailed to all registrants approximately one week before the scheduled workshop. On the workshop date, please see lobby security at UFT Headquarters for the exact room location. Be sure to bring a picture ID. Complimentary refreshments will be served.

High school workshops are offered only in the Spring and Fall semesters.