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In this workshop, participants will focus on transforming photos into vibrant pop art using an iPad (or an iPhone if preferred). Attendees will need to bring a selfie or a photo of someone else on a plain background. Registrants will explore the powerful markup tools in the Photos app to create bold, comic-inspired art. Get ready to blend creativity and technology in a fun, hands-on session!

Understand and manage your roles and responsibilities as a speech professional at our six-session Speech Survival Class. If you have worked three years or less as a speech professional or are returning to work after a prolonged absence, this course is for you. There will be time at each session to exchange ideas and discuss issues related to your program.

The UFT Pension Department will share information about Medicare enrollment and turning 65 with UFT members. This clinic is especially useful for members nearing age 65 in the next 12 months.

If you're worried about how you will manage your loan payments, the Student Debt Relief program, exclusively for UFT members, is here to help you navigate your options and apply for the right federal student debt relief program.

Discover how to use Freeform, Apple’s versatile digital workspace, to enhance learning for English language learners. In this hands-on session, attendees will explore creative ways to build vocabulary, organize collaborative language tasks, and foster communication skills — all while empowering students to collaborate and express themselves visually and linguistically. Perfect for educators looking to bring dynamic, student-centered learning into their classrooms!

Save the date for the UFT's monthly Delegate Assembly. UFT President Michael Mulgrew will give a report on the issues the union is facing this school year.  

At this meeting for Homebound Chapter members, registrants will hear union and chapter news and discuss the most important issues affecting home instruction teachers. This is a great opportunity to have your questions answered and hear what other members are experiencing.

Are you preparing to welcome a new child into your life? The UFT is here to help. Register for one of our upcoming Pathways to Parenthood workshops and learn all you need to know about your parental leave benefits as a UFT member.

Social Workers and Psychologists are invited to register for this UFT Member Assistance Program professional development workshop. In this workshop, participants will learn how to effectively apply dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) skills in a school setting. This workshop is ideal for educators, administrators and school mental health professionals seeking to enhance their skills and knowledge in supporting students' well-being and fostering a positive school climate. Participants will earn two Continuing Education credits for each workshop they complete.

Queens paraprofessionals are invited to attend a professional development workshop in honor of Anne Curley, former Queens paraprofessionals borough coordinator. Two workshops are available with participants being able to earn up to two CTLE credits. 

If you're worried about how you will manage your loan payments, the Student Debt Relief program, exclusively for UFT members, is here to help you navigate your options and apply for the right federal student debt relief program.

Occupational and physical therapists are invited to drop into virtual office hours with Chapter Leader Tom Ayrovainen to ask questions, raise issues or chat.

Register for a professional development workshop for social workers and psychologists. This comprehensive training session aims to equip school social workers with the knowledge and skills to effectively integrate artificial intelligence (AI) as a supportive tool into their practice. Participants will explore the potential of AI to enhance various aspects of school social work including interventions and administrative tasks. The training covers understanding AI technologies and their applications in school social work through a live demonstration of ChatGPT and Magic School AI. Participants will earn 2 CE hours upon completion of the course. After the course is attended in full and the evaluation is complete, a signed certificate of completion will be emailed participants. 

At the next UFT Retired Teachers Chapter membership meeting, registrants will meet the new officers and executive board members and learn more about the chapter's latest initiatives. Attendees will also hear about opportunities to volunteer during this crucial election season as well receive an update on the lawsuits challenging the city's Medicare Advantage plan. Registrants can attend either online or in person.