Integrated Co-Teaching (ICT)
According to New York State, school personnel assigned to each Integrated Co-Teaching class must minimally include a special education teacher and a general education teacher.
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Paid parental leave and other leaves
Are you pregnant or planning to start a family? You have the right to take a leave of absence at any time during your pregnancy with medical documentation or during your baby’s first years.
ATR Q&A
The recent Department of Education announcement about assigning teachers from the ATR pool to schools on a more permanent basis has awakened the usual opposition from the "school reform" crowd. Here is a Q&A designed to provide accurate information...
“Instant” teacher licensing is a threat to charter students and the teaching profession
Why is the charter lobby pushing a watered-down “instant“ license that would be worthless at any traditional public school and would undermine years of efforts to ensure that teachers are trained and treated as professionals? Because charters don’t...
Mulgrew reacts to Daniel Loeb's criticism of Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins
UFT President Michael Mulgrew responded to hedge fund manager Daniel S. Loeb's criticism of New York State Senate Minority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins.
High School Workshops
The UFT High School Division has scheduled these workshops for to educators who wish to improve their practice and participate in professional dialogue about education. These workshops are NOT for college credit. Professional development and CTLE...
Middle School Workshops
The UFT Middle School Division has scheduled the workshops for all middle school members. These courses are NOT for college credit. Professional development and CTLE hours will be available. All workshops are open to any and all educators who wish to...
Elementary School Workshops
The UFT Elementary School Division has scheduled these workshops for UFT members in elementary schools who wish to upgrade their teaching skills. Professional development and CTLE hours will be available.
Article Thirty-One — Duration
This agreement and each of its provisions shall be effective as of November 1, 2009 and shall continue in full force and effect through November 30, 2018. Negotiations for a subsequent Agreement will commence no sooner than April 30, 2018 upon...
Proposal would lower certification standards in charter schools
UFT President Michael Mulgrew blasted the state’s proposal to allow charter schools in effect to certify their own teachers with scant requirements or proof of professional expertise.