News for School Counselors
UFT on New York City's Academic Recovery Plan
UFT President Michael Mulgrew's statements on New York City's Academic Recovery Plan, which was announced on July 8, 2021 by Mayor de Blasio.
Changes to Special Education Remote Learning Service Plans
The UFT heard from many members about their frustrations with the paperwork demands created by the Department of Education’s Special Education Remote Learning Service Plan. After relaying those concerns, we were able to convince the DOE to extend the deadline for creating a plan to April 3 and change the responsibilities for all related service providers and special education teachers regarding the plan requirements.
The bottom line: No forms must be completed by the end of the day Thursday, March 19..
National School Counseling Week: Feb. 3-7
This year's National School Counseling Week will run from Feb. 3 to 7.
School Counselors Conference Call for Workshop Proposals
We're accepting applications for workshops for our 16th annual school counselors conference on Saturday, March 7.
Professional Development for School Counselors
Check out these professional learning opportunities for school counselors!
DOE guidance on school counselors assignments
In the Sept. 24, 2019 issue of the Principal's Weekly, the DOE offered the following guidance to principals regarding work assignments for school counselors.