The decision to transfer to a new school is personal and may be based on a variety of reasons. If you wish to transfer, there are more opportunities available to you now than ever before.

The landmark City Council program, initiated by the UFT more than 25 years ago, reimburses educators — as determined by title — for the purchase of classroom and school supplies of their choice.

When it comes to expanding the knowledge and skills of our members, no one does it better than the UFT's educational programs.

Find resources to help ensure that children with disabilities receive the supports and services they need.

Check out these resources to help educators succeed in teaching ELLs.

The UFT Teacher Center, which was founded in 1979, is a school-based professional development program that promotes teacher excellence and academic achievement for all students.

Paraprofessionals, nurses, and occupational and physical therapists injured or made sick on the job should file for Workers’ Compensation. In certain circumstances such as chronic illness, lab specialists and vocational teachers may also file for...

Pedagogues – teachers, guidance counselors, school secretaries, psychologists, social workers and lab specialists – injured or made sick on the job are covered by the Injury-in-the-Line-of-Duty provision of the UFT-DOE contract.

Find information about UFT on-site training, site inspections and emergency response as well as a primer on common ailments and building hazards in schools.

Find out about incident reporting, theft prevention tips, UFT school safety workshops and services and safety laws and regulations governing schools.

With Partners in Progress: Peer Intervention Program (PIP), you can take charge of your own professional standards, address instructional issues and turn your career around. Get confidential one-on-one assistance from highly experienced, specially...

Teachers and other school staff injured or made sick on the job have important rights and benefits. However, in order to access these, you must follow certain procedures. The UFT is dedicated to guiding injured and ill members through the process —...

In this section you'll find information and guidance pertaining to the teacher evaluation system.

Contact information for UFT headquarters, borough offices, departments and hotlines. Use it to find email addresses, phone numbers and maps for key locations.

The UFT offers these quality union-branded items that are practical to own and make great gifts.

The UFT is committed to strengthening our communities, our profession and the lives of our members and our students.

Under the UFT-DOE contract, teachers and other members have varying rights to absences, leaves and sabbaticals.

Introducing the UFT union officers: president, secretary, assistant secretary, treasurer, assistant treasurer and seven divisional vice presidents.

Learn the basics about the UFT, a trade union of teachers, nurses and other education and health professionals in New York City.

Check out these NYSUT discounts for UFT members on insurance, financial services, books, computers and more.

The UFT and its affiliates offer UFT members a wide array of discounts and promotions through various programs. These range from serious matters like long-term care insurance to lighter things like movie tickets.

LEAP to Teacher provides free, specialized support services for paraprofessionals and teachers employed by the DOE who are pursuing higher education and advancing their careers in teaching or any other field of study.

The practical magic of learning, of reaching and inspiring young minds, has many approaches. Find advice on lesson planning, funding classroom projects and more.

Forms and DOE documents for paraprofessionals.

See important information and resources for paraprofessionals.

Class lessons can’t always be used right from the web, but they can offer teachers a great place to begin their planning, and can help you to shape your own ideas.

Here are free and low-cost opportunities for teachers to supplement traditional classroom learning with other educational experiences.

Over the years, the United Federation of Teachers has grown to include many different kinds of educators and school-based professionals who share common interests and concerns. These various groups have formed chapters of their own, known as...

The basic unit of the union is the chapter, which is composed of all the UFT members at a school or worksite.

It’s important to check your pay stub to be sure you are getting the correct salary with the proper deductions. Learn more about deduction codes and how to read your paycheck correctly.