Events calendar

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.

Register to attend the monthly Deaf and Hard of Hearing Education Services Chapter meeting. Chapter leader Raquel Sepulveda will share union and chapter updates. 

Register to attend the monthly chapter meeting for School Nurses. Chapter Leader Cynthia Bennett will provide chapter and union updates as well as answer questions. This is a great opportunity to find out what is happening in your chapter and hear what your fellow members have to say.

Teachers and paraprofessionals are invited to register for an in-person intensive professional learning session where educators will move from using AI tools to creating them. This session focuses on designing custom classroom AI agents to streamline planning, support differentiation and help teachers devise the best ways to engage learners with varying interests.

The UFT's annual Black History Month film series will run from Thursday, Jan. 29, to Thursday, Feb. 26, this school year. The theme is "Echoes of Resilience: Stories of Heritage and Struggle." From the preserved traditions of the Gullah Geechee people to the frontlines of health care activism and personal battles for identity and survival, these films celebrate the enduring power of our community. Each screening will be followed by a guided discussion. Join this session to view the documentary Circle Unbroken: A Gullah Journey From Africa to America.

Parents and caregivers are invited to register for The Anatomy of an Individualized Education Program (IEP), a free workshop for parents and caregivers presented by Steven Mintzer, the UFT liaison to the DOE's Division of Inclusive and Accessible Learning.