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Can you explain the categories of salary differentials so I know which one I qualify for?
See this helpful chart » Anyone seeking to qualify for any differential should consult DOE circulars and regulations to make sure any courses you take are acceptable for accreditation before enrolling.
What is LearnUFT and how can it help me earn CTLE credits?
As a state-approved provider of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) hours, the UFT's LearnUFT program offers professional learning opportunities specifically designed to meet our members’ needs. State regulations now require all teachers...
What are the responsibilities of a School Leadership Team (SLT)?
School Leadership Teams meet at least once a month during the school year at a time convenient for the parent members of the team. SLTs establish many of their own bylaws and procedures, so each school may have different policies in place for the...
Who serves on a School Leadership Team (SLT)? How do members get chosen/selected?
School Leadership Teams are established in each school. The principal, chapter leader, and Parents Association (PTA) president must serve on the committee. SLTs must include other parents and staff (pedagogic and/or non-pedagogic) from the school...
Who supervises preschool children during their lunch?
The Pre-K Center Handbook recommends that the school programmer stagger the teachers’ and paras’ lunches so that one of them can be present during lunch.
Are there any regulations/rules about how physically large a classroom has to be in size?
Guidelines state that classrooms should be large enough to give each student a minimum of 20 square feet of space, exclusive of wall cabinets, heat sources and other permanent architectural features. The only exceptions to these rules are for...
What rights do nursing mothers have to express breast milk while at work? What help/accommodations are available to meet their needs?
DOE employees needing to express breast milk at work have the right to a lactation space. In accordance with state labor law, updates have been made to the DOE's lactation accommodation policy. DOE employees needing to express breast milk at work...
What is the class size limit for music instruction courses?
In elementary and middle/intermediate schools, the contract is silent on class sizes for music instruction. It is the Union’s position that no class in elementary school should exceed 32 students (25 for kindergarten and 18 for pre-K) or 33 students...
How are A+ courses graded? Is there a grade I need to receive in order to be granted credit for a class?
Approved A+ classes are graded according to the grading policy of the provider/instructor. You must pass a course in order for it to count towards the second salary differential.
Can I take any A+ course I want or do they have to be in my subject area/grade level for credit to be granted?
All A+ courses are aligned with the Chancellor's priorities and meet high-quality standards. Teachers may take any A+ class they wish.