Events calendar

Please register for the 15th Annual Early Childhood Conference, organized by the Elementary Schools Division, chaired by Karen Alford, Vice President for Elementary Education. The conference is for educators from 3K - 2nd Grade. The purpose of the ECC is to support the professional excellence of educators and provide strategies to meet the needs of the whole child.

Register for an in-person conversation about autism for Queens parents and caregivers. Participants will discuss challenges and opportunities in school, the transition into adulthood, adult day services and more. 

The UFT invites you to attend a virtual Pathways to Parenthood workshop to learn about your parental leave benefits. These workshops are open to DOE-employed members in any borough. This workshop is an excellent opportunity for members who are about to give birth or adopt to get crucial information about the paid parental leave benefits that we fought so hard to win for UFT members.

At our upcoming general membership meeting of the UFT Retired Teachers Chapter, you'll get updates on important issues facing the chapter and the union. You'll hear from UFT President Michael Mulgrew, Retired Teachers Chapter Leader Tom Murphy, UFT Secretary LeRoy Barr and UFT Treasurer Debra Penny. You are invited to attend either in person or remotely.

This 60-minute UFT Apple workshop is designed especially for New York City educators. Join your colleagues in exploring the ways that Apple devices can support learning in your classroom. In this workshop, we’ll explore the many accessibility settings on iPad and iPhone to help create custom learning experiences for students. Earn one hour of CTLE credit by completing this workshop.

At this online workshop for UFT members enrolled in the Teachers' Retirement System, participants will gain a better understanding of their online TRS accounts. The pension department will provide an overview of each section of the TRS online service and explain how to update beneficiaries, take out loans, use the online payment system and more. Registration information will be available shortly.

You’ve heard the saying, "You cannot pour from an empty cup." After pouring yourself into your job and your students, there is often little left in that cup for you, your family and others in your life. Filling your cup can be challenging, but it can be done. In this session, you will learn proven techniques and customizable exercises to fill your cup and restore your hope as an educator.

Are you worried about how you will pay off your student debt if the federal pause on student loan repayment is lifted? The Student Debt Relief Program, only for UFT members, is here to help you navigate your options and apply for the right federal student debt relief program.

The UFT invites you to attend a virtual Pathways to Parenthood workshop to learn about your parental leave benefits. These workshops are open to DOE-employed members in any borough. This workshop is an excellent opportunity for members who are about to give birth or adopt to get crucial information about the paid parental leave benefits that we fought so hard to win for UFT members.

Please register for a virtual chapter meeting for Hearing Education Services Chapter members. Chapter Leader Raquel Sepulveda will provide union updates and answer your questions. 

Join Sheryl Pender, the chapter leader of the School Secretaries Chapter, for a citywide chapter meeting. She'll discuss issues of concern for school secretaries and update the group on the union's activities.

The monthly meeting of the union's highest decision-making body.

Please register for an online meeting for attendance teachers. Chapter Leader Steve Grossman will share union and chapter news as well as discuss the most important issues affecting attendance teachers. It's also an excellent opportunity to connect with your fellow chapter members.

Please contact Speech Chapter Leader Caroline Murphy for more information regarding office hours. 

At this workshop for UFT members enrolled in the Teachers' Retirement System, we will discuss the Passport Funds, your TDA choices at retirement, the rules about the Required Minimum Distribution and an overview of the Tax-Deferred Annuity section of your online TRS account.