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Overview of Removals and Suspensions
Under State Education Law 3214 and Chancellor’s Regulation A-443, a student may be removed from a classroom for 1-4 days by a teacher if the student’s behavior is substantially disruptive or interferes with the teacher’s authority over the classroom.
SOLAS FAQ
Get answers to frequently asked questions about the DOE's Self-Service Online Leave Application System (SOLAS).
Guide to Salary Steps and Salary Differentials
This guide explains how teachers can apply for salary step placement and differentials, and provides salary differential information for school social workers, school psychologists, guidance counselors and laboratory specialists.
Article Six — Hours
School Day back to top The following shall apply except as set forth in Article 6B below: The school day for teachers serving in the schools shall be six hours and 20 minutes and such additional time as provided for below and in the by-laws. The...
NYSED Announcement of Public Hearings: Special Education Mandate Relief Options
The New York State Education Department (NYSED) P-12 Education, Office of Special Education, has scheduled three public hearings to seek public comment on special education mandate relief proposals.
Exposure of members of the service to infectious diseases or hazardous materials
To provide instructions and minimize risk to members of the service (uniformed and civilian) or auxiliary police officers who have contact with or handle an animal or person who may have an infectious disease, or who have contact with or handle...
Starting a school-based committee to defend immigrants - slide deck presentation
Starting a school-based committee to defend immigrants (CDI) - slide deck presentation
Professional Book Study
One type of professional learning is a professional book study or book talk. A book study can be a powerful way for educators to drive their own learning. A book study is an effective form of professional learning because new learning can be...
How do I change my tax deductions/withholding using ESS?
STEP 1: NYCAPS : go to www.nyc.gov/ESS and log in. Enter your USER ID (your 7-digit Employee ID /Reference Number found on your paystub. Your temporary password consists of the last two digits of your SSN, an underscore (_), the first three letters...
Enrolling and updating information
Learn how to enroll and update your information.
Update your information
Did you get married, have a baby or add or drop an eligible dependent? Here's how to update your information with the union and DOE.
Paraprofessionals Chapter elections this spring
Every three years, you have an opportunity to elect a school chapter leader, a paraprofessional representative for your school as well as the leadership of the citywide Paraprofessionals Chapter.
Supplemental benefits
Supplemental Benefits are benefits provided by the UFT Welfare Fund that add to specific City basic health plans.
Medicare Part D
Guide to Medicare Part D
Workers' Compensation
Paraprofessionals, nurses, and occupational and physical therapists injured or made sick on the job should file for Workers’ Compensation. In certain circumstances such as chronic illness, lab specialists and vocational teachers may also file for...
Supplemental Health Insurance Program (SHIP)
The Supplemental Health Insurance Program (SHIP) is a unique package of benefits developed by the UFT's Retired Teachers Chapter exclusively for its members. It is a supplement to the coverage available from regular health insurance benefits and is...
Your Rights & Resources
Learn more about your contractual rights and view important forms and materials to help you operate and manage your program.
Optional rider
Each year at the beginning of March, eligible retired members receive a partial reimbursement from the UFT Welfare Fund for the cost of an optional drug rider that provides prescription coverage from their insurance carrier.
Concerns about your evaluation or your rating
If you are concerned about possible procedure violations in your Annual Professional Performance Review (APPR), ask your chapter leader about the APPR resolution assistance process.
Request a payment increase
These forms are for families who already enroll subsidized children and are requesting a Market Rate increase. The 2024 Market Rates are effective October 1, 2024. If your cost of care has increased, please submit one of the following attestation...