As a UFT member, you work in a demanding setting, and your experience tells you that effective time management is a key to success. The following tips can help you manage your time better in the year ahead.

Classroom equity is achieved when all students feel understood, respected and included. In this episode of the Classroom Café we will take a deep dive into what equity is and is not. Special guest Moza Coote, a veteran New York City public school teacher who is now a teacher development specialist with the city's Department of Education, will share insights and resources to help educators bring their compassion and kindness to the experience of teaching and learning.

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Members can apply for parking permit renewals through the DOE’s parking permit self-service portal when it opens each September through early October (the portal works best in Google Chrome). Deadlines to renew vary each year, but they are usually in...

District 75 also provides SETSS in District 1 through 32 schools to students with significant disabilities as part of its Special Education Inclusive Services program. Learn more »

In certain circumstances, SETSS services may be provided to students who have been recommended to receive integrated co-teaching services, but have not been placed in a timely manner. Learn more about interim SETSS services »

The process for arranging Special Education Teacher Support Services (SETSS) is structured to ensure timely support for students. Learn more »

Students with disabilities placed together for purposes of Special Education Teacher Support Services must be grouped by similarity of individual needs. Learn more »

SETSS can be provided in the classroom or in a separate location. Learn more about the locations of SETSS services »

Group size for SETSS services may not exceed eight students. Learn more »

SETSS are provided for a minimum of three hours a week up to a maximum of 50 percent of the school day. Learn more »

The student's IEP must indicate the amount of time that the student will receive Special Education Teacher Support Services, the distribution of the time between direct and indirect services, and the location of services. Learn more »

New York City schools are required to adhere to state certification requirements. If you work in special education, you know that certification requirements are complicated and frequently change.

UFT retiree services are available not only in the tri-state metro area, but to members in the chapter's outreach sections in Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Nevada, North Carolina, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and Israel.

Reflections in Poetry and Prose is a yearly collection of published writings from retirees enrolled in our UFTWF Retiree Programs creative writing courses and/or retired UFT members across the country.

About the UFT's Retired Teachers Chapter, a dynamic organization committed to protecting the intellectual, physical and economic wellbeing of its members.

Learn about ways UFT retirees can become more active in our union and assist others with their experience and knowledge.

The following letter from UFT President Michael Mulgrew was issued on Aug. 11 to Mayor Adams, Chancellor Banks and Department of Education officials regarding the anticipated budget cuts for the upcoming 2022-23 school year.

Countries around the world that do not report monkeypox (MPV), including the United States, have seen a rise in cases due to a worldwide outbreak of monkeypox. While you should not panic, it's important to stay informed about MPV and understand the...

The city and its Department of Education (DOE) have appealed an Aug. 5 court ruling that invalidated the City Council’s vote on the education portion of the 2022-23 budget, while the Council considers legal options to restore the funding cuts.

Before schools opened in September 2020, ventilation systems in every classroom throughout the city had been inspected, updated and repaired as needed. Each classroom in use should have adequate ventilation through either natural or mechanical means...

Summer is a time when most people take vacations — and a time of transition from the rest of the year. But while summer may be eagerly anticipated, transitions are not easy for everyone.

Art can be a way of expressing our thoughts and feelings when words come up short. In this episode of Classroom Café, we explore art as a way to alleviate stress, help us process trauma and get to know ourselves better. Listen in as our special guests Caitlin Hanvey, a creative art therapist, and Asha Hanna, a Brooklyn-based artist, discuss their experiences using art as a form of therapy for both children and adults.

Your choice to embark on this career shows so much about your character and determination, and our city is lucky to have you. Use this checklist to help you get started.

IRMAA is an acronym for Medicare’s Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount, which is a greater premium Medicare charges for Part B and Part D coverage to individuals with higher incomes.

UFT members in Queens take action and urge the city to restore $215 million in funding to protect school programs, students and staff.

Welcome to the Retired Teachers Chapter section of the UFT website! There’s always a lot going on at the RTC and this section is your go-to place to get an overview of all the programs and services at your disposal as a retired member of the UFT.

New York City has lost its bid for a Temporary Restraining Order that would have allowed the city to suspend without a hearing more than 80 teachers who have been accused — but not found guilty — of falsifying their COVID vaccination status.

Members who receive letters of discontinuance should file an appeal through their borough office. See the hours and locations of UFT borough offices. Anyone who has been discontinued should ask to copy everything in their personnel file. Teachers are...

Hundreds of protesters demanded that the city Department of Education restore more than $215 million in school budget cuts at a rally on June 24 outside City Hall, where the City Council was holding an emergency hearing to probe the reductions in the...

Food plays a role in our emotional, physical and even psychological health. In this episode of Classroom Café, Leeann Rybakov, a health coach who is certified in functional medicine, will discuss how we can make healthier choices to support our overall well-being. Rybakov will share some practical and time-saving food choices that will nourish our bodies and spare our wallets.

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In 1996, New York Teacher reporter Jack Schierenbeck, a gifted writer and labor scholar, undertook to write a series of articles detailing the history of the UFT. The result, “Class Struggles: The UFT Story,” was a vivid and insightful retelling of...

A strong contingent of UFT members joined the New York City Pride March on June 26 to show support for LGBTQ+ rights and celebrate the community.

UFT President Michael Mulgrew testified before the New York City Council Education Committee regarding school-based education budget cuts for September 2022.

If a paper check is lost, stolen or mutilated, a stop payment must be placed on it. To report a stolen, mutilated or lost check contact the DOE Check Management Unit at 718-935-2219 or send an email to CheckManagement [at] schools [dot] nyc [dot] gov (CheckManagement[at]schools[dot]nyc[dot]gov). You must...

During the UFT-sponsored March Madness initiative in which union members at roughly 200 schools participated, Horace Harding School PS 206Q Chapter Leader Emma Gomez inspired colleagues to produce unique celebrations for each school day that month.