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Shortage area procedures and processes

If you have “unserved” or “underserved” students on your caseload you may apply for shortage area compensation.

Know your rights as a speech teacher

New speech teachers have many questions. Here are some of the issues you have raised at meetings, with answers that should help you understand your rights and responsibilities.

Math Teachers Executive Board

Math Teachers Executive Board

Speech and Language Progress Reports (Triennials)

The DOE requires that students receiving related services must be re-evaluated every three years to assess whether they still need those services. Here are answers to common questions about preparing these "triennial examinations" for students in...

How to handle a summons

We get calls on the speech hotline from members who have been summoned to report to the principal’s office for an interview that may lead to disciplinary action. If you are summoned to meet with the principal or other supervisor and the meeting can...

Time for SESIS

Although the SESIS clarification award, which granted payment for SESIS work done outside of the work day through March 2013, is still being argued in the courts, the UFT continues to fight on your behalf.

Can I change my pension tier?

You may qualify for a different tier if you switched tiers during a tier change period, or if you transferred your membership to TRS from another eligible retirement system. In addition, you can apply for reinstatement to your previous status if you...

Humane Science Curricula

Humane Education involves imparting facts, as well as sensitizing students and educators to the various social philosophies, attitudes and behaviors humans exhibit towards the other animals which share our planet. Humane Education aims to help...