Events calendar

The UFT Pension Department invites you to a workshop to learn about retirement benefits for paraprofessionals.

Register for attend a meeting for paraprofessionals working in District 31 and paraprofessionals working in District 75 schools on Staten Island. At this meeting, UFT Staten Island paraprofessional borough coordinator Ann Marie Toro will discuss the NYCE PPO plan with guest speaker Joseph Usatch from the UFT Welfare Fund. 

Queens chapter leaders and delegates working in elementary schools are invited to register for an online safety meeting. Come learn strategies, tips and tricks for our early childhood students who may need extra support from school staff in the general education setting.

Register for an online special education training for Queens UFT members. The session will review key topics relevant to your special education committee and cover how to advocate through your consultation committee and school leadership team.

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. This webinar provides the tools and strategies to tackle your student debt. We'll cover the basics of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program and income-driven repayment plans, which are designed to make your loans more manageable with payments based on your income. You are a dedicated educator who has invested in our children’s futures, so please take this opportunity to invest in yours. Register today and discover the path to a debt-free life.

In this workshop for UFT paraprofessionals working in Queens, registrants will examine functional behavior assessments (FBAs), behavior intervention plans (BIPs) and the data collection processes that support them. Participants will learn the purpose and components of FBAs and BIPs, and explore the procedures for developing them. Attendees will also learn how to effectively monitor progress and use data to better support the students we serve.

Register to attend a free, two‑session seminar for the School Secretaries Chapter. We'll cover pupil accounting and purchasing to give you insight into the processes and tools. You can attend one or both sessions. The second session will take place on Thursday, Jan. 29.

Staten Island UFT members are invited to join UFT Educational Liaison Nicole Puglia and District 31 Superintendent Dr. Rodrick Palton for a workshop designed to support you through the tenure process. This workshop will offer guidance, clarity and a chance to ask questions as you continue your professional journey.

This workshop will equip educators to teach about the origins of this form of hatred and the development of its religious, economic, political and racialized forms. We'll also examine how antisemitism persists in modern times, allowing you to support students in understanding and combating its current manifestations. This workshop is designed for teachers of ELA and social studies and anyone who wants to deepen their knowledge of history. Participants will leave with ready-to-use classroom resources.