Skip to main content
Full Menu Close Menu
Tags Group

Social workers and psychologists: Information about clustering for the Spring 2020 semester

The following email about clustering was sent on May 16, 2020, to all social workers and psychologists by Chapter Leader Raul Garcia.

School counselors: Share these college planning webinars with your students

Since the students aren’t physically in front of us, Sallie Mae will offer webinars on the key topics of understanding financial aid offers and planning for college to enhance the wonderful work you are already doing.

DOE’s Comprehensive Education Planning Timeline and Guidance for 2020-21 

The DOE on May 11 issued the following guidance and timelines on Comprehensive Education Planning for the 2020-21 school year.

School counselors, social workers and psychologists: DOE guidance on encounter attendance

The city Department of Education released this guidance about encounter attendance for school counselors, social workers and psychologists.

Student Debt Relief Program for UFT Members

School counselors are eligible for the UFT's Student Debt Relief Program, an exclusive benefit for UFT members.

Coronavirus testing information for child care providers

I wanted to share with you this COVID-19 testing information from the state Department of Health. Essential workers, including child care providers, who do not have access to testing may call the New York State COVID-19 Hotline at 1-888-364-3065 or...

Update on OATH's return-to-work plan

During the past two weeks, I have heard from many of you about our shared concerns regarding when the city Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings will resume operations and what the office conditions will be like when we return. Read OATH's...

Facebook keeps retirees connected

Facebook is becoming an important tool for RTC sections as they step up their efforts to help members stay connected during these trying times.

Gov. Cuomo announces $30 million in CARES act funds for child care providers

Gov. Andrew Cuomo recently announced that $30 million in federal funds will pay for supplies for child care providers as well as for the child care fees for eligible essential workers. The state will use funds authorized through the recently passed...

Pulling through together

UFT members have confronted the biggest personal and professional challenges in more than a generation, and have met them with integrity.