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Speech Chapter Lending Library

Read this page for information about borrowing speech-related materials.

Licensing and per session

This page contains information about Medicaid per session, the NYS Speech Language Pathologist license and Medicaid license.

School coverages

In the past our chapter has received some special education complaints about speech teachers/providers doing class coverages.

Chancellor’s Regulations of Interest to Educators and Families of Students with Disabilities

See links to NYC DOE Chancellor's Regulations related to students with disabilities.

Federal Laws, Regulations and Policy Guidance

Review this page to reference federal laws, regulations and policy guidance regarding special education.

Emergency response and hazard assessment

We respond to school-based emergencies, especially those that involve potential exposure to toxic substances during school renovation or construction.

Site inspections

We offer technical assistance in building inspections by state and city agencies.

State laws, regulations and policy guidance

See New York State laws and regulations related to special education and students with disabilities.

Federation of Nurses/UFT Contracts

See current Federation of Nurses contracts for each of our chapters.

EpiPen

The DOE has developed a comprehensive plan to address the identification and treatment of food allergies and the use of epi-pens in New York City schools.

Disease information

Here you’ll find a useful compendium of diseases and ailments that you may encounter as a public school educator.

Indoor temperature regulations

This booklet describes the major sources of indoor air pollution and the measures that can be taken to improve indoor air quality. It also discusses how the UFT can assist school staff to resolve indoor air pollution problems.

About the School Secretaries Chapter

Prior to 1960, school secretaries were represented by the Secretaries’ Association, an independent group. They were a small group with no union affiliation who attempted to negotiated with the New York City Board of Education on behalf of its members...

Flammable storage cabinets

The storage of dangerous chemicals, volatile flammable oils and liquids should be confined to metal cabinets vented at top and bottom.

Access to toilet facilities

OSHA requirements for access to toilet facilities in schools.

Integrated Co-Teaching (ICT)

Students with disabilities who receive Integrated Co-Teaching services are educated with age-appropriate peers in the general education classroom. ICT provides students the opportunity to be educated alongside their non-disabled peers with the full...

Sign Language Interpreter salary schedule (2022–27)

Sign Language Interpreter salary schedule (2022–27)

Pest management

Information about addressing rodent and cockroach infestations in schools.

Building hazards

Learn about different health hazards – molds, pests, chemicals, and others – that are sometimes present in schools and what you can do about them.

DOE Payroll Portal H-Bank access

This is what we've been waiting for: online access to our payroll history. No more waiting for paper pay stubs. All regular pay and 683 summer program pay information is available through this DOE site.

Protocol for assessing students suspected of having influenza-like illness

The New York State Department of Labor Public Employees Safety and Health Bureau (NYSDOL PESH) published an H1N1 enforcement directive to protect public sector employees, including those who work in the New York City public school system, from...

Construction work protocols for occupied school buildings

Renovating schools while they are occupied with students and staff presents a challenge for the school population as well as the workers involved in the construction. Many older schools have potential hazards such as lead-based paint, asbestos and...

Retiree Social Services

Retiree Social Services provides social services nationwide to assist you with issues or concerns you may have during your retirement years. These services extend to you, wherever you and your family members live in the United States.

Salary and Benefits - School Nurses

Salary and benefit information for school nurses.

Day at the University

At our popular Day at the University program, members select from a series of engaging lectures on history, art, music, adventure, politics, or law and listen to our noted keynote speaker.

Bloodborne pathogens

Under persistent pressure and legal threats from the UFT, the Department of Education has finally complied with the requirements of the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard that calls for employers to take specific measures to prevent or reduce worker...

Outreach sections

Retiree services and programs are available not only in the New York tri-state area, but to members in chapter sections in Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Nevada, North Carolina, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico.