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Jan. 13 is the deadline to use your Teacher’s Choice funds
You should submit your receipts for Teacher's Choice purchases made between Aug. 1, 2022, and Jan. 13, 2023, along with the Teacher’s Choice Accountability Form detailing your purchases, by Jan. 17, 2023, to your payroll secretary.
Lack of ratings won’t affect observations
After weeks of negotiations, the DOE agreed to change its position that the lack of ratings in 2019–20 should be a determining factor in the number and type of observations that teachers are required to have this school year. Any tenured teacher...
Love thyself
The longest relationship any of us will have is with ourselves. It’s worth putting time and energy into that relationship and celebrating yourself.
Data literacy essential
Understanding and interpreting data is a fundamental skill of modern life. Learn how to teach data skills using engaging, student-centered strategies and resources.
A chance to speak out on mayoral control
For too long, we have been at the whim of whatever agenda the current mayor decides to pursue. The school budget cuts we are now fighting is a perfect example. What our schools need is not always aligned with what the mayor wants. What is the purpose...
How educators are helping
School communities have pulled together to care for and educate tens of thousands of newcomer students, many of whom have arrived in New York City with little more than the clothes on their backs. The UFT hosted a listening session on Oct. 25 to...
Google Chrome extensions for educators
There are many reasons for using Google’s Chrome browser — it’s generally fast and integrates seamlessly with Google programs you may use such as Google Classroom. But there is another good reason: the ability to add Chrome extensions.
Dependent Child Affidavit
Fill out and have this form notarized for your dependent child to ensure coverage by the UFT Welfare Fund benefit plan.
Comprehensive Injury Report
This form details the nature of your injuries. It should be turned in to your principal within 24 hours of your accident or illness.
Membership Application (Retired Teachers)
Print and complete the retired teachers’ application only if you are not able to use the online enrollment form.
OP 255: Resumption of Service Report
Upon an employee’s return from a leave of absence without pay, the payroll secretary must submit an OP 255 form to the Bureau of Salary Differentials and Status.
Direct Access Dental Plan
This fully explains the benefits available under the UFT Welfare Fund Direct Access Dental Plan (SIDS – Self-Insured Direct Services) and includes a subscription form at the end.
COVID monitoring, testing to continue
UFT President Michael Mulgrew told the Delegate Assembly on March 23 that while members should not let down their guard regarding COVID-19 protocols, the situation continues to improve.
Implementing new contract is ‘main focus’
At the first Delegate Assembly of the school year on Oct. 11, UFT President Michael Mulgrew stressed the importance of making sure all parts of the new DOE-UFT contract get implemented.
Paras get Teacher’s Choice money
After years of advocacy by the UFT, paraprofessionals will be included in the Teacher’s Choice program for the first time this school year.
What School Counselors Need to Know and Be Able to Do About Accoutability: MEASURE 101
Presented by Robert Rotunda at the 8th Annual UFT Guidance Counselor Conference, Jan. 28, 2012.
Tracking form for the 75 professional development hours for paraprofessionals
Tracking form for the 75 professional development hours for paraprofessionals
Lesson Study Guide
Lesson Study is a standards-based collaborative process used to improve instruction. One of the goals of this instructional planning model is to identify academic achievement gaps and students’ challenges. Teachers will then examine and refine...