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DOE guidance on virtual professional learning for OTs and PTs

The DOE released the following guidance in December 2024 about virtual professional development for occupational and physical therapists.

Article One — Union Recogition

The Board recognizes the Union as the exclusive bargaining representative of all those employed by the Board in the titles of School Psychologist, School Social Worker, School Psychologist-in-Training and School Social Worker-in-Training, including...

The fight to eliminate Tier 6 inequities

One of the greatest benefits of UFT membership is having a guaranteed retirement allowance when you retire. But for members who joined the retirement system after April 12, 2012, their defined-benefit pension is not equal to what more veteran members...

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...

Does the UFT provide any tutoring/homework help for students?

The UFT operates the Dial-A-Teacher program, which is a free, after-school homework help/tutoring service for K-12 students in New York City public schools. It is staffed by experienced classroom teachers who can provide help in all subject areas...

Information about District 79 and LYFE

The following email was sent from School Counselors Chapter Leader Rosemarie Thompson to all school counselors on Thursday, Jan. 27.

Needs of Children With Autism Workshop

The New York State Education Department requires that all teachers who are seeking initial or professional state certification in special education take a three-hour workshop in the needs of children with autism.

Yoga at the Staten Island UFT

Staten Island UFT members are invited to register for one or all of our upcoming yoga classes. The cost to attend is only $1 per class! Take a break for yourself — join our yoga classes to boost your energy, ease stress and feel your best this school year!

Yoga at the Staten Island UFT

Staten Island UFT members are invited to register for one or all of our upcoming yoga classes. The cost to attend is only $1 per class! Take a break for yourself — join our yoga classes to boost your energy, ease stress and feel your best this school year!

Yoga at the Staten Island UFT

Staten Island UFT members are invited to register for one or all of our upcoming yoga classes. The cost to attend is only $1 per class! Take a break for yourself — join our yoga classes to boost your energy, ease stress and feel your best this school year!

Yoga at the Staten Island UFT

Staten Island UFT members are invited to register for one or all of our upcoming yoga classes. The cost to attend is only $1 per class! Take a break for yourself — join our yoga classes to boost your energy, ease stress and feel your best this school year!

Yoga at the Staten Island UFT

Staten Island UFT members are invited to register for one or all of our upcoming yoga classes. The cost to attend is only $1 per class! Take a break for yourself — join our yoga classes to boost your energy, ease stress and feel your best this school year!

Yoga at the Staten Island UFT

Staten Island UFT members are invited to register for one or all of our upcoming yoga classes. The cost to attend is only $1 per class! Take a break for yourself — join our yoga classes to boost your energy, ease stress and feel your best this school year!

Yoga at the Staten Island UFT

Staten Island UFT members are invited to register for one or all of our upcoming yoga classes. The cost to attend is only $1 per class! Take a break for yourself — join our yoga classes to boost your energy, ease stress and feel your best this school year!

Yoga at the Staten Island UFT

Staten Island UFT members are invited to register for one or all of our upcoming yoga classes. The cost to attend is only $1 per class! Take a break for yourself — join our yoga classes to boost your energy, ease stress and feel your best this school year!

Yoga at the Staten Island UFT

Staten Island UFT members are invited to register for one or all of our upcoming yoga classes. The cost to attend is only $1 per class! Take a break for yourself — join our yoga classes to boost your energy, ease stress and feel your best this school year!

Yoga at the Staten Island UFT

Staten Island UFT members are invited to register for one or all of our upcoming yoga classes. The cost to attend is only $1 per class! Take a break for yourself — join our yoga classes to boost your energy, ease stress and feel your best this school year!

Gathering SESIS information in preparation of a union-initiated grievance

Have you had to work beyond your regularly scheduled work day within the past 30 school days? If so, please provide us with specific details of what happened, when it happened, what if anything you did to try to rectify the problem, if you were...

Encounter attendance upgrade: February 2022

The following email was sent from Vice President for Special Education MaryJo Ginese to all school counselors, speech teachers, occupational and physical therapists, social workers and psychologists on Wednesday, Feb. 9.

BERS to TRS transfers

UFT members who are currently enrolled in the Board of Education Retirement System have the option to transfer into the Teachers’ Retirement System, under a new state law signed by the governor.

Presentation: Collaborative Career Development Intervention in Schools

Presentation given at the Sixth Annual Guidance Counselor Conference, Jan. 30, 2010. Lourdes M. Rivera, Ph.D. Eberto Pineiro, MS Ed. Meredith Rosenblatt, MS Ed.

Testimony on immigrant students in New York City public schools

Mary Vaccaro, UFT Vice President for Education, submitted testimony before the New York City Council Education and Immigration Committees Oversight Hearing on immigrant students in New York City public schools.

Student Debt Relief Program

Everything you need to know about the UFT's Student Debt Relief Program and the status of federal student-debt forgiveness.

Know your rights as a speech teacher

New speech teachers have many questions. Here are some of the issues you have raised at meetings, with answers that should help you understand your rights and responsibilities.

Harnessing AI to support educators

As AI penetrates public education faster than policy can keep up, educators are being asked to navigate powerful new tools with little guidance. To help fill that void, the AFT has released a framework meant to ensure AI supports teaching and...

Exhibit P — Computer Problem Compensation

January 31, 2007 Lucille Swaim Federation of Nurses/ UFT 52 Broadway New York, N.Y. 10004 Dear Ms. Swaim: This letter will confirm this settlement of all grievances related to the offsetting compensation for the computer problems experienced by Per...

D75 K-5 Pacing and Assessment Calendar for School Year 2024-25

D75 K-5 Pacing and Assessment Calendar for School Year 2024-25