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Student Intervention and Discipline Code and Bill of Student Rights and Responsibilities - Grades 6-12
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...
Student Removal Form
See Chancellor's Regulation A-443 for information on student disciplinary procedures and student removal.
Federation of Nurses/UFT COPE Deduction Authorization Form
Authorization for voluntary deduction.
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...
Workplace discrimination and harassment
The UFT-DOE contracts contain protections against a wide range of discriminatory or harassing behaviors, including sexual harassment. Federal, state and city laws also provide protections. Here is what you need to know.
School Counselors Chapter Newsletter - October 2025
Information about a chapter survey, IPRs and student services managers.
Designating your beneficiaries
You possess a valuable financial asset from participating in a defined-benefit pension system and saving money in a tax-deferred annuity. That’s why it’s important to designate beneficiaries, keep your beneficiary designations current after life...
Wellness Matters: Physical Health - Taking Care of Your Body
Your body will take you through all the stages of your life. Like a properly maintained machine, your body will work more efficiently when it’s well taken care of.
Ask George
Members with questions about their union rights and benefits can now ask George, the UFT’s automated and interactive UFT Member Hub guide.
New York City health plans
Compare the New York City health plans and benefits that are available to UFT members.
Is it possible to be video taped/recorded as part of my teacher evaluation/rating?
If you would like that option, teachers may choose to be videotaped during their Initial Planning Conference with their evaluator. Videotaping can’t happen without a teacher’s consent on the form that is handed in during the IPC.
Will I forfeit my Teacher’s Choice payment if I do not submit receipts for my purchases?
If you receive Teacher’s Choice funds in your paycheck and do not submit an accountability form with receipts by the January deadline, the DOE will take back the money from a future paycheck.
UFT Member Login
Sorry you must be a UFT Member and be logged onto the UFT website to have access to this form. The login button is located on the upper right corner of your browser. Haven’t created an account on our website yet? Complete our easy sign-up process »
Can I join the UFT if I am a day-to-day substitute teacher, a substitute paraprofessional or part-timer?
Yes, you can. You can join the union by filling out our online enrollment form. If you have any questions or run into difficulty with the online union enrollment process, please call the UFT at 212-331-6311.
What is the OEO?
OEO is the Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity Management. OEO is the internal DOE office that investigates allegations of sexual harassment and all forms of discrimination. Members are entitled to be represented by a fellow employee or by a...
A member/colleague has passed away and I would like to get an obituary in the UFT paper/New York Teacher. Who can I notify?
We don't publish obituaries in the UFT paper, but they are published on our UFT Honors web site at https://ufthonors.uft.org. Please fill out our online form to tell us about the life of a UFT member who has died.
Resolution in support of eradicating domestic violence and intimate partner violence
The UFT will work with the City of New York and local coalition partners to educate young people, UFT members and New Yorkers at large about the dangers of domestic violence and intimate partner violence and to offer resources to combat, prevent and...
Tech tools for public speaking
Educators know that speech is integral to fluency so it's no wonder many classroom assignments and projects revolve around public speaking. Here are some tech tools to help practice and perfect speeches.
PPEP: Who we are
The UFT Provider Professional Education Program is dedicated to advancing the knowledge of family childcare workforce and all early childhood professionals.
TRS’ new Roth option
The Teachers’ Retirement System introduced a Roth option in addition to its Tax-Deferred Annuity Program starting in 2026.
Learn about this new opportunity to save for retirement.
Do I maintain my tenure after resigning?
Only if you return to teaching within five years of the effective date of resignation and apply to withdraw the resignation using the Application for Withdrawal of Resignation form on the Department of Education website. The application must be...
How can I submit documents to the DOE via HR Connect?
The DOE's HR Connect portal permits users to upload forms and files. Once you have logged into your account, you can submit supporting documents to HR Connect and it is no longer necessary to send them via fax. See step-by-step instructions for how...
The Study of Natural Insect Populations
The activities of this unit will provide students with hands-on manipulative experience, an introduction to the skills of behavioral observation and data collection and an appreciation of the complex nature of insect ecology and behavior.
Taking stock in students’ skills
Steven Leaderman, a teacher at P370, a District 75 program in Coney Island, has created an innovative vocational program that has his students sort and deliver school supplies. The program helps the students develop key vocational and life skills...
Do I need to re-enroll in the TDA Program each year?
No. Your contributions automatically continue into the next year. However, you may change your contribution rate on the Teachers' Retirement System website at www.trsnyc.org or by filing a hardcopy TDA Contribution Rate Change Form. BERS members may...
How do I submit my SHIP application to the UFT?
You can download the SHIP application from the UFT website and mail it along with payment listed on the form to: SHIP, 52 Broadway, 17th fl., New York, NY 10004