The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a law passed by Congress in 1990 that prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in employment, State and local government, public accommodations, commercial facilities, transportation, and...

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the New York State & New York City Human Rights Laws entitle people with disabilities to reasonable accommodations in order to help them perform the essential functions of their job. The United Federation...

Association of Teachers of Social Studies/UFT Executive Board

In order to file a grievance properly, you must have as much information and documentation as possible.

The special Education compliance complaint process is used to track trends and facilitate problem-solving around special education issues.

The Individualized Education Program (IEP) is the cornerstone of the special education process for each student, serving as a comprehensive strategic plan that shapes the educational experience and outcomes for students with disabilities. Learn more...

Special class services serve students with disabilities whose needs cannot be met within a general education class, including integrated co-teaching classes, even with the use of supplementary aids and services.

To enhance flexibility in providing special education services, the NYC Department of Education (DOE) requested an innovative waiver from the State Education Department to combine Consultant Teacher services and Resource Room into a single hybrid...

Workers’ Compensation is a form of insurance. Most employers must carry this insurance for workers who are injured or become ill because of their jobs.

Professional resources and important links for school security supervisors

Salary and benefit information for clinical supervisors for occupational therapists, physical therapists and school nurses.

Our chapter consists of clinical supervisors for occupational therapists, physical therapists and school nurses in the five boroughs, in both regional and District 75 programs.

The UFT represents members employed by organizations other than the Department of Education. The chapters and the locations are listed below.

The UFT supports the organizing efforts of New York City’s charter educators through the UFT Alliance of Charter Teachers and Staff ( UFT ACTS).

Here are some frequently asked questions for Teachers Assigned.

Here are some important resources for Teachers Assigned.

There are often questions about our Professional Activities/Administrative Duties — Article 6R — and speech teachers.

If you have “unserved” or “underserved” students on your caseload you may apply for shortage area compensation.

Speech teachers have seniority and excessing rights in their schools. Members cannot be moved from a school unless there is a compelling reason for the excessing situation. If there is more than one speech teacher in the school, the senior teacher in...

The DOE requires that students receiving related services must be re-evaluated every three years to assess whether they still need those services. Here are answers to common questions about preparing these "triennial examinations" for students in...

Math Teachers Executive Board

New speech teachers have many questions. Here are some of the issues you have raised at meetings, with answers that should help you understand your rights and responsibilities.

Humane Education involves imparting facts, as well as sensitizing students and educators to the various social philosophies, attitudes and behaviors humans exhibit towards the other animals which share our planet. Humane Education aims to help...

Federal law requires the NYC DOE to identify, locate and evaluate all children with disabilities and those suspected of having a disability who reside in New York City. Learn more »

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The United Federation of Teachers and our affiliates (”UFT” or “Union”) respect your privacy and are committed to protecting it through our compliance with this policy. This policy describes:

Links and resources for additional support and information.

See the names of your elected chapter leaders and delegates.