All teachers applying for NYS certification must take this state-mandated two hour workshop. School staffers can use techniques and practical approaches to avoid and defuse violent situations in school. This workshop gives participants an understanding of the dynamics of assaultive, aggressive behavior and tools to avoid becoming victimized in school.

All District 73 members who are approaching tenure decisions for the 2026-27 school year are invited to a Brooklyn High Schools tenure workshop designed to give you guidance, resources and insights that will help you navigate the tenure journey successfully. You will also be able to get advice from your school-based superintendent as well as licensing and certification experts from the UFT Brooklyn office.

UFT School Counselors Chapter members are invited to an informative workshop on tenure. Achieving tenure is a major milestone in your professional career, so it's important to understand what’s expected and how to prepare. This meeting, which is designed for school counselors seeking tenure, will help you understand each step of the process.

Register here to enjoy some friendly competition with the UFT. Play games, share laughs, enjoy snacks and win prizes at this afternoon event for Queens retirees.

This interactive workshop for Brooklyn North and Brooklyn District 75 paraprofessionals is designed to equip paraprofessionals with the knowledge and skills needed to understand and effectively implement functional behavior assessments (FBA), behavior intervention plans (BIP), and progress monitoring strategies. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the purpose and process of an FBA, how to interpret and apply a BIP to support student independence, and practical methods for tracking and monitoring behavior progress.

Earn one hour of CTLE credit with the AFT National Academy for AI Instruction at this free, online workshop for teachers and paraprofessionals. Join us to explore how you can use AI to differentiate instruction and scaffold learning for English language learners (ELLs) at all proficiency levels. In this session, we’ll focus on adapting grade-level content, designing targeted supports and responding to the unique linguistic needs of each student. We’ll practice crafting AI prompts to inform instruction for ELLs, and we’ll address misconceptions about AI in education.
 

Members of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services, Audiologists and Sign Language Interpreters chapters are invited to a joint celebration. Come celebrate the chapters' wins and discuss how to build on those wins in the next round of contract negotiations. Refreshments will be served. 

Earn two hours of CTLE credit with the UFT Teacher Center. Join us to learn about the five P's of fluency: pace, performance, phrasing, punctuation and perfection. In this session for teachers, we will explore how to strengthen these five components, helping your students in kindergarten through 5th grade become more fluent, confident readers. The cost to attend this workshop is $20. 

Register to attend a joint meeting of the UFT Elementary Division's early childhood and elementary committees. We'll discuss issues pertinent to elementary and early childhood educators, offer updates from the union and provide answers to your questions.

Please register for a workshop for all District 18 educators seeking tenure. District 18 Superintendent Celeste Terry and UFT education liaisons Thomas Pascarella and Miriam Quiles will guide members through the next steps in their professional growth. Attendees will gain an understanding of the tenure process as well as its requirements and timeline. 

Manhattan paraprofessionals are invited to register for a presentation from a member of the UFT Manhattan borough office's licensing and certification team. Attendees will learn key information about the certification process and hear the latest policy developments in paraprofessional certification.

Please join your colleagues at a paraprofessional representatives meeting. We'll discuss important issues and updates for our chapter. Christopher Verdone, UFT Environmental Health and Safety liaison and Victim Support Program coordinator, will review the support and guidance options available to paraprofessionals and explain how to access those resources.

Register to attend this UFT Family Child Care Providers Chapter citywide meeting, where attendees wlil hear updates, get resources and review issues affecting family child care providers across New York City. One of the key topics will be the New York State Office of Children and Family Services Child Care Market Rate Survey, which helps determine reimbursement rates for the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP). We will discuss the importance of the survey, its impact on provider compensation and other information to help providers better understand the process.

Register to attend this UFT Family Child Care Providers Chapter citywide meeting, where attendees wlil hear updates, get resources and review issues affecting family child care providers across New York City. One of the key topics will be the New York State Office of Children and Family Services Child Care Market Rate Survey, which helps determine reimbursement rates for the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP). We will discuss the importance of the survey, its impact on provider compensation and other information to help providers better understand the process.

Register to attend this UFT Family Child Care Providers Chapter citywide meeting, where attendees wlil hear updates, get resources and review issues affecting family child care providers across New York City. One of the key topics will be the New York State Office of Children and Family Services Child Care Market Rate Survey, which helps determine reimbursement rates for the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP). We will discuss the importance of the survey, its impact on provider compensation and other information to help providers better understand the process.

Register to attend this UFT Family Child Care Providers Chapter citywide meeting, where attendees wlil hear updates, get resources and review issues affecting family child care providers across New York City. One of the key topics will be the New York State Office of Children and Family Services Child Care Market Rate Survey, which helps determine reimbursement rates for the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP). We will discuss the importance of the survey, its impact on provider compensation and other information to help providers better understand the process.

In this workshop for paraprofessionals (EAs) working at Rose Hill Early Childhood Academies, Bronx Health and Safety Representative Corrine Barros will join us to talk about attendees about health and safety rights.