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The Centrally Funded Intervention Teacher is a centrally funded learning specialist. Learn more about this position and the role these educators play for students with disabilities.
Kudos to Michelle Lowe-Calixte, IS 392, Brooklyn
Michelle Lowe-Calixte has been an exemplary chapter leader the last three years — all while also serving as the District 23 paraprofessional coordinator.
Queens Power Summit
Parent empowerment was the objective at the Queens Power Summit, which drew more than 80 parent leaders, students and UFT members to the UFT’s Queens borough office on Nov. 23.
Report of the UFT Small Schools Task Force
Small schools often provide opportunities for teacher voice in a personalized, collegial, collaborative and professional work place. For parents and students, small schools provide another choice in the public school system. Nevertheless, the recent...
UFT proposes 5-point plan to help students recover from the pandemic
The UFT called on the city and the state to adopt a five-point plan to deal with the impact of COVID-19 on public school students, including earmarking more than $1 billion to address the psychological effects and academic learning losses in New York...
DOE Memo, 1993: Related Service Providers and Class Coverages
Related service providers shall not be used to cover classes of absent teachers or be assigned to other duties in the school which would interfere with their ability to provide mandated related services except cases of emergencies. Even in...
Certificate Programs
The UFT Course Program offers certificate programs from Brooklyn College, The College of Mount St. Vincent, New York Institute of Technology and St. Francis College. These programs will not lead to NYS initial certification. Before choosing a program...
Virtual Parent Conferences
Four UFT fall parent conferences in October and November, held virtually for the second consecutive year, drew nearly 350 parents and featured workshops, speakers, resources and surprises.
Therapists win 9th session
The diligent advocacy of the UFT and OT/PT members has resulted in the city Department of Education finally implementing a long-delayed policy allowing occupational and physical therapists to work a voluntary ninth session for additional pay.
Article Seven — Assignments and Counseling Conditions
A. Selection for Available Assignments Licensed guidance counselors will be given an opportunity to apply for available guidance assignments within the school and selection will be made on the basis of layoff seniority where qualifications are equal...
Teacher leaders at MS 228 in the Bronx
At MS 228 in the Bronx, teacher leaders work as "thought partners" with the school's administration.UFT member Mindy Rosier wins #PublicSchoolProud award
Mindy Rosier, a teacher at PS 811 in Manhattan, says she strives to be a “voice for the voiceless.” Watch her explain how she works to help her District 75 students both in the classroom as a teacher and out in the streets as an activist.NYS Teacher of the Year Alhassan Susso
Bronx teacher Alhassan Susso, the winner of the Audrey Chasen Award at Teacher Union Day, talks about his approach to teaching. "At the core of teaching is relationships,” says Susso. “Because it’s really difficult to be able to teach somebody if you...Testimony regarding the proposed New York City FY25 executive budget
UFT Assistant Secretary Michael Sill delivered testimony before the New York City Council Committees on Finance and Education regarding the proposed FY25 executive budget.
Application for Retirement Leave of Absence (Terminal Leave)
Pedagogues and paraprofessionals use this form to apply for a retirement leave of absence. For every two days in the employee’s sick bank, one day of terminal leave is granted. The form must be filed 30 days in advance of the leave. The leave can...
Testimony regarding the proposed FY24 Executive Budget
UFT Vice President for Elementary Schools Karen Alford testified before the New York State Senate & Assembly Committees on Finance, Ways & Means and Education regarding the proposed FY24 Executive Budget.
Written testimony submitted in support of the paraprofessional "RESPECT check" bill
Testimony of educators and community members submitted in support of the "RESPECT check" bill for New York City paraprofessionals before the City Council Committee on Civil Service and Labor.
Testimony in support of the "RESPECT check" bill for paraprofessionals
Testimony of Michael Mulgrew, UFT President, Priscilla Castro, Chairperson of the UFT Paraprofessionals Chapter, and others delivered in support of the "RESPECT check" bill for New York City paraprofessionals at the Nov. 13, 2025 City Council hearing...
Student Intervention and Discipline Code and Bill of Student Rights and Responsibilities - Grades K-5
Included in this document is the Student Bill of Rights and Responsibilities which promotes responsible student behavior and an atmosphere of dignity and respect by establishing guidelines to help students as they strive to become productive citizens...
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...
NY Post Nurses Article 0824 2023
NYU Langone's Brooklyn hospital is breaking the law by flouting minimum staff-patient ratios for its shifts, the union representing nurses charged Thursday - with the health care system accusing the union of spreading false information in response....
UFT TV ad: Making a Difference Together
The UFT launched a TV ad campaign on Oct. 10 celebrating teachers and the accomplishments of the New York City public school system.Chancellor's Regulation A-750: Child Abuse Prevention
This regulation covers: procedures for reporting to the New York State Central Register for Child Abuse and Maltreatment, procedures for cooperating with the local Child Protective Services (CPS) investigations of suspected child abuse, legal issues...
The Promise of Community Schools
The NYC Community Schools Coalition, a group of diverse partners that have come together to have a positive impact on city schools, have embraced the community schools model. Working together with parents, teachers, community members and elected...