See summer payroll dates for pedagogues, paraprofessionals, substitute paraprofessionals and members working in the Chapter 683 special education summer program.

See the most recent payroll schedule for the Chapter 683 summer program.

Read the June 2026 newsletter from the Middle Schools Division.

The state passed legislation extending the timeline for full implementation of the class size law. The extension brings the compliance rate to 70% for 2026-27, 80% for 2027-28, 90% for 2028-29 and 100% by 2029-30. As a result of this extension...

Posts from the March and April 2026 editions of Principal's Digest relevant to special education topics.

Posts from the July and August 2025 editions of Principal's Digest related to special education topics.

Get involved and share your voice! Review our active campaigns and support issues that matter to our members.

Medical arbitration is the process by which a pedagogue appeals a decision made by the DOE medical office. Read our FAQ on medical arbitration for more information.

Meet the members of our Middle School team.

See resources for members on contractual guidance and other important information for middle school UFT members.

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See our current campaigns and important dates and events for our middle school members.

We built this Middle School site just for you. Think of it as your personal toolkit packed with the resources, guidance, and support you need to grow and thrive at every stage of your career.

Follow the UFT on social media! See some of our channels and platforms.

The National Academy for AI Instruction helps educators meet the challenges of AI in schools and in society. We put educators’ voices first, ensuring AI in education is safe, fair, effective and ethical.

SHIP Director Pat Rojas walks members through enrolling in SHIP and filing SHIP claims step by step in the following member videos.

The TRS Retirement Board manages the overall direction, distribution and growth of employee benefits, including pensions, on behalf of TRS members, including those enrolled through UFT.

See phone numbers and email addresses you can use to get more information about the NYCE PPO, other EmblemHealth plans and general health care questions.

The links below lead to NYCE PPO plan information about prior authorizations.

The links on this page lead to information about prescription drug benefits for EmblemHealth plans.

The links below lead to NYCE PPO plan information about mental and behavioral health care.

The links below lead to NYCE PPO plan information about doctors and hospitals .

The links below lead to general resources regarding city health care and the NYCE PPO plan.

Get quick links to city health care information.

Posts from the Nov. and Dec. 2025 editions of Principal's Digest pertaining to students with disabilities.

Union members in Minneapolis–St. Paul recently issued a call to show nationwide solidarity on Jan. 23 after a brutal ICE operation led to the killing of Renee Nicole Good and the targeting of students, educators and immigrant communities.

Whether you’re looking to rest, reset or grow, our Seasonal Self-Care group provides a supportive space to nurture your wellness and carry sustainable self-care practices into the seasons ahead.

See what UFT members are saying about the Member Assistance Program.

Posts from the Sept. and Oct. 2025 editions of Principal's Digest pertaining to students with disabilities.

Posts from the July and August 2025 editions of Principal's Digest pertaining to students with disabilities.

Medical arbitration is the process by which a pedagogue appeals a decision made by the DOE medical office. Members may be eligible for medical arbitration once they have been denied a Line of Duty Injury (LODI) for at least 20 consecutive days.