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How is my final rating determined?
Step One: The component ratings you received through observations will be combined into a MOTP rating of either Highly Effective, Effective, Developing, or Ineffective. Step Two: Your student learning measures will be combined into a MOSL rating of...
What happens to my seniority if I switch licenses?
If you switch licenses, you maintain all the seniority you have accrued. However, for excessing and layoff purposes, probationers are grouped separately from those who have completed probation. When you switch licenses, until you complete probation...
We have already talked to our principal, the custodian and the Department of Education, but nothing has been done to address the air quality problems in our school. Can the UFT help?
When a school appears to have significant air quality problems that cannot be remedied at the school level, your chapter leader can notify your district representative who will, in turn, contact UFT Health and Safety Representatives. The UFT Health...
What is COPE?
The Committee on Political Education (COPE) is the UFT’s political action arm. It funds lobbying of federal, state and city officials and helps elect candidates who support the union’s goals and positions, particularly in the areas of education...
How can I contribute to COPE?
The simplest way to contribute to COPE is by signing a payroll deduction form, which pledges you to pay a specified amount of your choice each month to the COPE fund. You can contribute as much as you like; typically members contribute at least $5...
I no longer want to contribute to COPE. How do I opt-out?
Mail or fax a paper stating you would like to cancel your COPE contribution. The request should include your Name, Member ID# or File# and most recent mailing address. Once we receive the request, it is processed and sent to the City. Once processed...
How do I sign up for an information session about the Student Debt Relief program?
We have a page right on our website that lists all the upcoming sessions and a link to register: http://www.uft.org/our-benefits/student-debt-relief-program
Do I qualify for student debt relief? Do I need to consolidate my loans?
All individual questions about eligibility, requirements, and options need to be handled through a phone consultation with a loan specialist. First, sign up for an information session about our Student Debt Relief program to get the process started...
What is the student debt relief program?
The Student Debt Relief program is a special members-only program to help you navigate the federal public service loan forgiveness program and the federal Title 1 forgiveness program. We have partnered with an outside firm so that our members have...
Can my husband/wife participate/attend a workshop/make an appointment to learn more about the Student Debt Relief program?
Only if they are also UFT members, as the Student Debt Relief program is exclusive to our members.