In recognition of the importance of employee health and safety, the DOE agrees to provide the appropriate recognized standards of workplace sanitation, cleanliness, light and noise control.

There would be a major expansion of virtual learning in New York City public schools under the 2023 contract.

See changes to teacher programs for elementary school and special education teachers.

Educators have more autonomy to decide when and how to do their out-of-classroom work. Read more details.

See more information about timetables for pay increases, bonuses and retroactive pay for the 2023 contract.

Find everything you need to know about the DOE-UFT contract, including the Memorandum of Agreement, and FAQ and Contract at a Glance.

As a professional, you deserve a safe working environment. Here are a few things you can do to protect yourself, your students and your school.

Register here for the UFT's Parent Leadership Series in May 2023.

As part of the UFT Welfare Fund's partnership with Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK), you can receive personalized recommendations on how to reduce your risk for cancer by using MSK Direct's free, online cancer screening tool.

El siguiente conjunto de preguntas frecuentes (FAQ) proporciona respuestas a temas importantes relacionados con el programa Provider Wellness.

The UFT has developed this program to help family child care providers plan for a financially secure retirement.

Learn more about city health benefits for new members who are DOE employees by reading our FAQ.

The UFT has compiled the following questions and answers to assist family child care providers with details on our unique Provider Wellness program.

The UFT has compiled a selection of tools, resources and tips to help you support newly arrived English Language Learners in your classroom.

Learn more about how the election process will be conducted for the Paraprofessionals Chapter special election in the spring of 2026.

Members of the Family Child Care Providers chapter have access to a wide range of health and wellness benefits and services at no additional cost. See each health program below for more details.

Members who drive to work at a school building may be eligible for a DOE parking permit which will allow them to park on city streets where "Department of Education" parking signage appears.

Black history is American history. We've compiled the following lesson plans, teaching ideas and online resources to help teachers celebrate Black History Month in February. See the materials below, organized by grade level.

15 benefits of the UFT's Retired Teachers Chapter

View the latest UFT events by location, name, chapter or topic.

Literacy is the foundation for so much of what we teach in school, but teaching children to become proficient readers and writers is a complex task. It’s no wonder that the AFT has proclaimed, "Teaching reading is rocket science!"

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common respiratory virus that causes a yearly epidemic of respiratory illnesses. RSV infections most commonly occur in the late fall through early spring months.

These curriculum materials will help you observe National Hispanic Heritage Month with your students, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of Americans whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South...

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District 75 also provides SETSS in District 1 through 32 schools to students with significant disabilities as part of its Special Education Inclusive Services program. Learn more »

In certain circumstances, SETSS services may be provided to students who have been recommended to receive integrated co-teaching services, but have not been placed in a timely manner. Learn more about interim SETSS services »

The process for arranging Special Education Teacher Support Services (SETSS) is structured to ensure timely support for students. Learn more »

Students with disabilities placed together for purposes of Special Education Teacher Support Services must be grouped by similarity of individual needs. Learn more »

SETSS can be provided in the classroom or in a separate location. Learn more about the locations of SETSS services »

Group size for SETSS services may not exceed eight students. Learn more »

SETSS are provided for a minimum of three hours a week up to a maximum of 50 percent of the school day. Learn more »

The student's IEP must indicate the amount of time that the student will receive Special Education Teacher Support Services, the distribution of the time between direct and indirect services, and the location of services. Learn more »