Events calendar
Featured Events
- Conference | 8:30 am - 3:00 pm
| UFT Headquarters
Register to attend the 2026 UFT Early Childhood Conference. Attend a day of creativity, growth, discovery and collaboration as we shape the future of education for our youngest learners. Welcoming educators serving 3-K, pre-K, K, 1st grade and 2nd grade, this event offers an opportunity to earn four CTLE hours from relevant workshops, hear from an inspiring keynote speaker and meet with colleagues from across the city.
- Celebration | 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
| UFT Headquarters
Register to attend the annual Academic High School Awards celebration! At this joyful event, we honor high schools, educators, union activists and school related professionals for the work they do every day to serve their communities, students and union.
- Conference | 7:30 am - 2:45 pm
| New York Hilton Midtown
Join us for the union’s premier event of the year, the Spring Education Conference, a day of camaraderie, professional development and inspiration at the New York Hilton Midtown.
- Celebration | 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
| Globall Sports Centers
UFT members and their households are invited to a fun-filled day of excitement and community! Enjoy music, bounce houses, slides, indoor zip lining, face painting, raffles and delicious food. This year's family day will be split into two sessions. Don't miss this chance to connect, celebrate and create lasting memories with your UFT family!
- Other | 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
| Maimonides Park Coney Island
Bring your colleagues, family and friends and join us for the UFT's annual 5K Family Run/Walk! Compete in the men's, women's and children's categories, or join us for a Saturday stroll on the Coney Island boardwalk. Whichever way you choose to participate, you're supporting the UFT's Disaster Relief Fund. The fund aids UFT members and assists other charities when disaster strikes
- Workshop | 9:30 am - 11:00 am | Online
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.
- Workshop | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | Online
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.
- Workshop | 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm | Online
UFT paraprofessionals are invited to register for the final session of a remote learning series from the UFT Teacher Center designed to explore meaningful strategies for literacy instruction.
- Other | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Occupational and physical therapists are invited to drop in for digital "office hours" with Thomas Ayrovainen, the OT/PT chapter leader, and other chapter representatives. This is a chance to raise concerns and get answers to your questions.
- Workshop | 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Each of us mourns the death of a loved one differently. Many find comfort in sharing the pain, anger, depression, and other emotions they feel following a loss.
- Workshop | 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm | Online
Register to join Vice President for Academic High Schools Janella T. Hinds at an online workshop series on union leadership for high school activists. Participants will identify key factors that maximize advocacy and foster collaboration within school communities.
- Other | 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm | Bowl 360 Astoria
Join your fellow District 30 members for bowling, food and refreshments in a relaxed atmosphere. This gathering is designed for you to network, socialize and get some strikes. We look forward to welcoming you for a great evening of connection and community.
- Meeting | 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Online
Please join your colleagues at a meeting for paraprofessional representatives. We'll discuss important issues and updates for paraprofessionals. Debra Poulos, the director of the UFT Contract Empowerment Department, will present an overview of the school-based option (SBO).
- Meeting | 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm | Online
Join your fellow Staten Island paraprofessionals for a presentation on the LEAP to Teacher program. Jonathan Rubin from the CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies will show you how the program can assist you with every stage of pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in any field of study, from pre-admission to graduation.
- Workshop | 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Online
Earn one hour of CTLE credit at this UFT Teacher Center workshop for teachers and paraprofessionals. Join us to explore how practicing gratitude can increase students' emotional regulation and support a more positive learning environment. Participants will reflect on their own mindsets and learn simple, sustainable ways to embed gratitude into everyday classroom interactions.
- Meeting | 5:15 pm - 6:45 pm | Online
Register to attend the next meeting for the Teachers Assigned Chapter. We'll be joined by Luis De Armas, a special health benefits claim specialist from the UFT Welfare Fund. We will also come together as a community to learn about important issues facing our chapter and union. This is a great opportunity to meet and connect with your fellow teachers assigned. We look forward to seeing you there!
- Workshop | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm | Online
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.
- Meeting | 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Online
Please join your fellow school secretaries from Brooklyn North schools for an online meeting. We'll provide updates about our chapter and discuss what’s going on in our school communities.
- Meeting | 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Online
Come to a presentation on the Special Education committee. Hear about how to utilize your school budget to drive staffing and programming conversations around special education with the goal of starting the year in compliance.
- Workshop | 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm | Online
District 18 members are invited to register for an upcoming pension workshop. Learn about your retirement benefits and find out what you need to know to plan a financially secure retirement.