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How frequently will the ASPDP catalog be updated, and how far in advance can I see the full catalog? Will the same courses be offered each semester? How can I find out when new classes are added?
ASPDP offers courses over three semesters: Fall, Spring, and Summer. The course catalog for each semester is published shortly before the semester begins. Sign up to receive the ASPDP newsletter for updates on when the catalog is published. Courses...
My salary differential application wasn’t approved. How can I appeal the decision?
For salary differential application questions, contact the Office of Salary Services through HR Connect at 718-935-4000.
How do I apply for a salary differential with my A+ and other credits/courses? When and where do I submit my application?
You must file your salary differential via the salary application portal. Please consult the DOE guide below for deadlines for filing the salary differential application: When using ASPDP courses to apply for a differential, you will be asked for a...
What are my other options for earning credit toward my salary differential besides A+ courses?
You may continue to use university courses, CLEP tests, and ASPDP P-credit courses towards the salary differential, in addition to a minimum of required A+ courses. In other words, other than the minimum number of A+ credits needed for your salary...
What is the difference between A+ credits and P credits? Can I still use P credits toward my salary differential?
A+ credits and P credits are both types of professional development credits that may be used towards teachers’ salary differentials. A+ credits are approved by a committee of UFT and DOE representatives, and are aligned with DOE educational...
How do I get a record of my CTLE/continuing education credit hours? What records do I need to keep of my CTLE hours?
If taken through ASPDP, you can access your transcripts and course certificates directly from your participant account on the ASPDP website; this will serve as your record of CTLE hours and earned A+ and P credit. The UFT’s LearnUFT program has...
Do all A+ courses also count toward CTLE/continuing education credits? How many CTLE hours do I get for each class/workshop?
Courses taken through ASPDP may be used towards the A+ requirement and currently, all ASPDP courses can be used for CTLE credit. You can check whether the course provider is independently approved on the NYSED website. The number of CTLE hours you...
Where can I find information on all A+ offerings/workshops? How do I register for A+ courses?
Courses taken during the year through the After School Professional Development Program (ASPDP) may be counted for A+ credit or P credit. You can find directions for completing course registrations on the ASPDP website. To register for courses, you...
Who is eligible to take A+ courses?
All teachers are eligible to take A+ courses for their own knowledge, development and to earn credit toward a salary differential. A+ courses may only be taken for credit by teachers. If you are a guidance counselor, paraprofessional, school...
How many A+ credits do I need to take to earn my salary differential? When does this go into effect?
If you are a teacher hired or rehired on or after Sept.1, 2019, then you must obtain a minimum of 18 A+ credits in order to earn your salary differential, unless you have already attained an additional doctorate or an additional master’s in an...