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Take one of our classes to obtain certification in necessary lifesaving skills, including first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the use of automated external defibrillators, for child care providers. Each four-hour class is designed to meet the needs of licensed, registered and legally exempt (informal) providers. Participants who complete the class will receive a certificate of completion and a certification card indicating proficiency in these lifesaving skills. We offer classes in English and Spanish for each time slot.

Join the UFT's Bronx borough office for a private walking tour of the Bronx's famous Arthur Avenue. You'll enjoy olive bread, fresh-filled cannoli, oysters at the sidewalk raw bar and an aperitivo spread at Mario's private bar. Two glasses of wine per person are included in your ticket.

Brooklyn paraprofessionals are invited to register for a remote UFT Teacher Center learning series designed to explore meaningful strategies for literacy instruction. In this workshop, attendees will learn how morphology builds student vocabulary and how effective questioning promotes reading comprehension. This session will take place at your school via Zoom during scheduled Monday professional development time. Participants will earn one hour of CTLE credit by completing this session. 

Dialectical Behavior Therapy is an evidence-based type of therapy that helps individuals learn how to live in the moment, regulate their emotions, and improve their relationships with others.

This required training provides New York mandated reporters the tools to recognize and report instances of suspected child abuse or maltreatment.

At our next membership meeting of the UFT Retired Teachers Chapter, you will hear the latest information about important issues facing our chapter. 

Please register for our November Speech Improvement Chapter meeting. We'll update you on issues of importance to our chapter and to the union as a whole.

Stress is a natural and valid emotion — but when it goes unaddressed, it can impact our relationships, our health, our behavior, and how we see ourselves.

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.

Explore the frog life cycle through simple shapes, lines and watercolor magic inspired by “Little Frog.” Participants will leave with ready‑to‑use drawing guides, printable templates and creative extensions to spark science, literacy and art connections in the classroom.

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.

Despite unprecedented digital connectivity, many young men report increasing loneliness, social anxiety, insecurity about their physical appearance, disconnection from the opposite sex, and difficulty forming meaningful romantic and interpersonal relationships.

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.

All new teachers and school-related professionals applying for New York State certification must take this state mandated workshop. 

Occupational and physical therapists are invited to virtual office hours with Chapter Leader Thomas Ayrovainen and other chapter representatives. Members should drop in to raise issues, ask questions or just say hi.