You Should Know

Important forms for social workers and psychologists

• Workload dispute form
• Special education complaint form

Workday reminders

• Important reminder regarding our workday
• Timekeeping memo

Salary and benefits

• UFT raises and money due
• Salary schedules for social workers and psychologists

Special education information

• Jose P. v. Mills: A landmark court case involving the rights of special needs students
• UFT memo: Travel time and location of services for related service providers

Tenure

• No requirement for portfolio when up for tenure

DOE guidelines

• DOE FAQ on Encounter Attendance
• Standard Operating Procedures Manual (SOPM): The Referral, Evaluation, and Placement of School-Age Students with Disabilities
• DOE Memo on Legal Requirements Regarding Related Service Providers and Class Coverages
• Special Education Field Advisory: Guidelines for Determining a Student with a Disability’s Need for a One-to-One Aide
• Special Education Field Advisory: New York State Career Development and Occupational Studies Commencement Credential

Important Chancellor's Regulations

• A-710: Section 504 Policy and Procedures for Students
• A-750: Child Abuse
• A-755: Suicide Prevention/Intervention
• A-780: Students in Temporary Housing
• A-825: Military Recruitment
• A-831: Peer Sexual Harassment
• A-832: Student-to-Student Bias-Based Harassment, Intimidation and/or Bullying