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School discipline and safety tips
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.
UFT Parent Leadership Workshop Series
Register here for the UFT's Parent Leadership Series in May 2023.
MSK Direct Cancer Screening Tool
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.
Provider Wellness Preguntas Frecuentes
El siguiente conjunto de preguntas frecuentes (FAQ) proporciona respuestas a temas importantes relacionados con el programa Provider Wellness.
UFT Provider Retirement Plan
The UFT has developed this program to help family child care providers plan for a financially secure retirement.
City health plan FAQ for new members
Learn more about city health benefits for new members who are DOE employees by reading our FAQ.
Provider Health & Wellness FAQs
The UFT has compiled the following questions and answers to assist family child care providers with details on our unique Provider Wellness program.
Tips and resources for educators of newly arrived ELL students
The UFT has compiled a selection of tools, resources and tips to help you support newly arrived English Language Learners in your classroom.
Your Health & Wellness
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.
Parking permits
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 Month
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 RTC
15 benefits of the UFT's Retired Teachers Chapter
UFT Events Calendar
View the latest UFT events by location, name, chapter or topic.
Teaching and learning about reading
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)
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.
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
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...
Quick links
Quick links to popular topics for RTC members.
District 75 SETSS
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 »
Interim SETSS services
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 »
Arranging SETSS services
The process for arranging Special Education Teacher Support Services (SETSS) is structured to ensure timely support for students. Learn more »
Functional grouping
Students with disabilities placed together for purposes of Special Education Teacher Support Services must be grouped by similarity of individual needs. Learn more »
Location of services
SETSS can be provided in the classroom or in a separate location. Learn more about the locations of SETSS services »
Group size, composition and caseload
Group size for SETSS services may not exceed eight students. Learn more »
Minimum and maximum service requirements
SETSS are provided for a minimum of three hours a week up to a maximum of 50 percent of the school day. Learn more »
Direct and indirect services
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 »
Special education teacher certification resources
New York City schools are required to adhere to state certification requirements. If you work in special education, you know that certification requirements are complicated and frequently change.
Contact information
UFT retiree services are available not only in the tri-state metro area, but to members in the chapter's outreach sections in Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Nevada, North Carolina, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and Israel.
Reflections in Poetry and Prose
Reflections in Poetry and Prose is a yearly collection of published writings from retirees enrolled in our UFTWF Retiree Programs creative writing courses and/or retired UFT members across the country.
About the chapter
About the UFT's Retired Teachers Chapter, a dynamic organization committed to protecting the intellectual, physical and economic wellbeing of its members.
Volunteer Opportunities
Learn about ways UFT retirees can become more active in our union and assist others with their experience and knowledge.
Monkeypox
Countries around the world that do not report monkeypox (MPV), including the United States, have seen a rise in cases due to a worldwide outbreak of monkeypox. While you should not panic, it's important to stay informed about MPV and understand the...
Ventilation
Before schools opened in September 2020, ventilation systems in every classroom throughout the city had been inspected, updated and repaired as needed. Each classroom in use should have adequate ventilation through either natural or mechanical means...