To enhance flexibility in providing special education services, the NYC Department of Education (DOE) requested an innovative waiver from the State Education Department to combine Consultant Teacher services and Resource Room into a single hybrid...

Professional resources and important links for school security supervisors

Workers’ Compensation is a form of insurance. Most employers must carry this insurance for workers who are injured or become ill because of their jobs.

17.1 Scope. . Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, every grievance the Union (and the Employees it represents) may have, will be adjusted as set forth below. A grievance shall be defined as a dispute concerning the application or...

Our chapter consists of clinical supervisors for occupational therapists, physical therapists and school nurses in the five boroughs, in both regional and District 75 programs.

Salary and benefit information for clinical supervisors for occupational therapists, physical therapists and school nurses.

Yes, if they are earned during the year(s) that are included in calculating your final average salary, although certain caps may apply. The UFT won this important benefit in a landmark lawsuit against the city.

Yes, the type of pension plan that covers UFT members is called a defined benefit plan because the amount of your annual pension payments is defined by law and guaranteed by the state government for as long as you live.

If you are an appointed teacher, the box may be blank because you have not filed an enrollment application or (if you have) because your application is still being processed. If you are not an appointed teacher and have not filed an enrollment...

The UFT represents members employed by organizations other than the Department of Education. The chapters and the locations are listed below.

The UFT supports the organizing efforts of New York City’s charter educators through the UFT Alliance of Charter Teachers and Staff ( UFT ACTS).

Here are some frequently asked questions for Teachers Assigned.

Here are some important resources for Teachers Assigned.

There are often questions about our Professional Activities/Administrative Duties — Article 6R — and speech teachers.

If you have “unserved” or “underserved” students on your caseload you may apply for shortage area compensation.

Speech teachers have seniority and excessing rights in their schools. Members cannot be moved from a school unless there is a compelling reason for the excessing situation. If there is more than one speech teacher in the school, the senior teacher in...

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...

Math Teachers Executive Board

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.

The UFT Math Teachers Committee supports teachers and paraprofessionals in New York City public schools.

You may qualify for a different tier if you switched tiers during a tier change period, or if you transferred your membership to TRS from another eligible retirement system. In addition, you can apply for reinstatement to your previous status if you...

The UFT Jewish Heritage Committee's goal is to enhance the understanding among all educators of the role of the Jewish community in New York City.

Humane Education involves imparting facts, as well as sensitizing students and educators to the various social philosophies, attitudes and behaviors humans exhibit toward the other animals which share our planet. Humane Education aims to help...

The UFT Humane Education Committee helps educators bring humane, environmental and animal-rights philosophies and materials into their classrooms as a source of information for discussion and debate and helps both educators and students better

Federal law requires the NYC DOE to identify, locate and evaluate all children with disabilities and those suspected of having a disability who reside in New York City. Learn more »

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These terms of use are entered into by and between You and The United Federation of Teachers (“ the Union", "we" or "us"). The following terms and conditions ("Terms of Use"), govern your access to and use of the website www.uft.org, including any...

Links and resources for additional support and information.