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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.
Testimony on protecting New Yorkers from heat and air quality emergencies
Jeffrey Povalitis, the UFT's Director of Safety & Health, submitted testimony before the New York City Council Health Committee’s Oversight Hearing on protecting New Yorkers from heat and air quality emergencies.
Alternatives to Dissection in Biology Education
The activities in this unit will provide students with a basic understanding of the alternatives to the use of animals for dissection in biology and other science classes, the arguments for and against dissection and the environmental and social...
Article Twenty-Two — Complaint and Grievance Procedure
A. Policy It is the policy of the Board to encourage discussion on an informal basis between a supervisor and an employee of any employee complaint. Such discussion should be held with a view to reaching an understanding which will dispose of the...
Brewing Wellness
Brewing Wellness is a podcast created by the UFT's Member Assistance Program to support the mental health and well-being of our members.
Holding chapter meetings
Perhaps the most powerful and dynamic way of two-way communication with a chapter — and also one of the most difficult to perform — is through regularly scheduled chapter meetings. This guide offers you tips on how to run an effective chapter meeting...
Ergonomics for School Secretaries
The UFT safety and health department created this presentation with helpful pictures and easy-to-understand instructions on how to arrange your work station to reduce the risk of strain and injuries.
Testimony on streamlined college acceptance of NYC public high school graduates
Janella Hinds, UFT Vice President for Academic High Schools, delivered testimony before the New York City Council Education Committee and Higher Education Committee on streamlining college acceptances for NYC public high school graduates.
Article Seven — Health, Pension and Safety
7.1 Benefit Fund. The Employees covered by this Agreement, as provided herein, are participants in and covered by the Health Care Chapter United Federation of Teachers Benefit Fund (“Fund”). Effective January 1, 2014 and thereafter, any changes...
The grievance procedure
In order to file a grievance properly, you must have as much information and documentation as possible.
Disability benefit
In‑service UFT Welfare Fund‑eligible members employed by the DOE have the protection of a short-term disability benefit that provides valuable income when personal illness renders them temporarily unable to work and they are on an approved leave...
EpiPen
The DOE has developed a comprehensive plan to address the identification and treatment of food allergies and the use of epi-pens in New York City schools.
Participating dentists in Scheduled Benefit Plan
See our list of participating dentists who participate in the Scheduled Benefit Plan. If you use a participating dentist, covered services will be provided at no cost to you, except for those procedures that require a co-payment.
Animals Raised on Farms
Students will learn about the ways in which "food animals" are raised on "intensive" versus "free-range" farms while conducting research for this unit. They will learn about the physical and behavioral needs of farm animals. They will learn about...
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.
Article Ten — Leaves
A. Cumulative Absence Reserves and Sick Leave Employees on regular appointment reinstated after retirement will be credited with the cumulative reserves remaining to their credit upon retirement and such reserves as they accumulated as regular...
Article Eleven — Leaves
A. Cumulative Absence Reserves and Sick Leaves Regular school secretaries reinstated after retirement will be credited with the cumulative reserves remaining to their credit upon retirement and such reserves as they accumulated as regular substitutes...
Article Ten — Leaves
A. Cumulative Absence Reserves and Sick Leave Counselors reinstated after retirement will be credited with the cumulative reserves remaining to their credit upon retirement and such reserves as they accumulated as regular substitutes. Counselors...
Unit values
Here are the latest unit values for Teachers’ Retirement System’s variable-return funds.
UFT Elections 2025 - certified election results
Certified election results for the 2025 UFT Election as provided by Global Election Services (GES).
Article Ten — Leaves
A. Cumulative Absence Reserves and Sick Leave Employees on regular appointment reinstated after retirement will be credited with the cumulative reserves remaining to their credit upon retirement and such reserves as they accumulated as regular...
Award-Winning Student Projects
The following projects won humane science awards at New York Academy of Sciences annual student expos.
Toxic Substances and Trash in Our Environment
This unit will provide information concerning toxic substances and trash in our environment. Students will learn about the effects of pesticides, acid rain, PCBs and trash on wildlife and people.
DOE & Hispanic Federation's Supporting Latino Multilingual and Immigrant Student Families Resource Guide
DOE & Hispanic Federation's Supporting Latino Multilingual and Immigrant Student Families Resource Guide
Provider Wellness Preguntas Frecuentes
El siguiente conjunto de preguntas frecuentes (FAQ) proporciona respuestas a temas importantes relacionados con el programa Provider Wellness.
Article Fifteen — Due Process and Review Procedures
A. Employee Files Official employee files shall be maintained under the following circumstances: No material derogatory to an employee’s conduct, service, character or personality shall be placed in the files unless the employee has had an...
Article Three — Salaries and Benefits of Psychologists and Social Workers
A. Salaries and Differentials The salaries and differentials of psychologists and social workers covered by this Agreement, and the eligibility requirements therefor, shall be as follows: Salary Schedules The following salary schedules shall apply to...
Article Fifteen — Due Process and Review Procedures
A. Employee Files Official employee files in a school shall be maintained under the following circumstances: No material derogatory to an employee’s conduct, service, character or personality shall be placed in the files unless the employee has had...
Article Sixteen — Due Process and Review Procedures
A. School Secretary Files Official school secretary files in a school shall be maintained under the following circumstances: No material derogatory to a school secretary's conduct, service, character or personality shall be placed in the files unless...
Article Fifteen — Due Process and Review Procedures
A. Counselor Files Official counselor files in a school shall be maintained under the following circumstances: No material derogatory to a counselor's conduct, service, character or personality shall be placed in the files unless the counselor has...