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What is the primary responsibility of the special education teacher in an Integrated Co-Teaching (ICT) class?
The special education teacher is primarily responsible for delivering specially designed instruction to the group of students with disabilities to address their needs as identified in their IEPs so they can access the grade-level curriculum.
What is the primary responsibility of the general education teacher in an Integrated Co-Teaching (ICT) class?
The general education or content area teacher has primary responsibility for delivery of content area instruction in an ICT class.
How are Integrated Co-Teaching (ICT) classes staffed?
Each ICT class must, at a minimum, have a special education teacher and a general education teacher. In New York City, the special education teacher must be certified and appointed in special education and the general education teacher must be...
What is the school’s obligation to provide Integrated Co-Teaching (ICT) teachers regular common planning time?
Co-teachers must collaboratively plan, prepare and facilitate lessons, activities and projects, so they must be given regular common-planning time during the workday. According to the 2023 contract, schools with professional activity periods will...
How should general education students be selected for Integrated Co-Teaching(ICT) classes?
There are no regulatory requirements that specify how general education students should be selected for ICT classes and there is no published DOE policy or guidance on the issue. However, as a matter of good practice, the general education “side” of...
What is the class size and composition of an Integrated Co-Teaching (ICT) class?
The number of students with disabilities in an ICT class may not exceed 40 percent of the total class register with a maximum of 12 students with disabilities. All students with an Individualized Education Program (IEP) count when determining the...
I heard lead paint was discovered in my school. What safety measures are being taken to correct this situation?
The Department of Education recently informed the UFT that it discovered potential lead exposure from peeling paint in early child education classrooms in roughly 300 schools. The UFT will be closely following the DOE’s efforts to ensure that all the...
Where can I find information about courses offered by the UFT?
If members are interested in more information about UFT courses, they can access the current course catalog and register on the UFT website. For more information about LearnUFT and courses offered to fulfill your CTLE requirements, visit: https://www...
Can I use any provider or do I have to use a specific provider/audiologist for my hearing aids?
Yes, but there are benefits to using a panel provider. Besides the discounts offered, the Welfare Fund requires our panelists to have a licensed audiologist at their facility to ensure quality service. The best way to save money is to use one of the...
I am a retired teacher and need a hearing aid. How do I receive this benefit?
As a service to retired UFT members, the UFT Welfare Fund will process the hearing-aid reimbursement for retirees who are enrolled in the Supplemental Health Insurance Program (SHIP). For more information about SHIP, visit our main SHIP information...