Events calendar

This training explores how substance use and substance use disorders can develop across adolescence and adulthood, with attention to the biological, psychological, social, and environmental factors that may increase risk.

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.

In this clinic for UFT members in the Teachers' Retirement System, participants will learn about pension options, their Tax-Deferred Annuity and Roth Option, the UFT's Supplemental Health Insurance Program and the benefits of joining the UFT Retired Teachers Chapter.

Looking for practical tools to better manage stress, navigate difficult emotions, and feel more confident handling challenging situations?

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.

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.  

The holiday season can bring joy — but it can also bring stress, overwhelm, and a disruption to our routines. 

Join us for an opportunity to learn more about the benefits and science behind an intentional gratitude practice. 

As the year gets busier, conversations about mental health and support can matter even more.

If you are a District 27 educator working toward tenure, especially this year, you're invited to participate in this workshop. District 27 Superintendent David Norment and his team will present important information on the tenure process and the requirements for tenure.

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.

Staten Island UFT members are invited to register for one or all of our upcoming yoga classes. The cost to attend is only $1 per class! Take a break for yourself — join our yoga classes to boost your energy, ease stress and feel your best this school year!

The holiday season can be especially tender for those grieving the loss of a loved one. 

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.