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UFT joins RESPECT check lawsuit

The UFT has joined on as a defendant alongside the City Council to address the Mamdani administration's lawsuit challenging the Council's passage of the RESPECT check legislation for paraprofessionals. The UFT argues the administration has no...

Paraprofessionals Chapter Office Hours (Bronx)

Join your Paraprofessionals Chapter officers online for an opportunity to bring your questions and concerns directly to chapter leadership. Whether it's workplace issues, union resources or chapter priorities, your officers will have information to help you move forward.

Paraprofessionals Chapter Office Hours (Brooklyn)

Join your Paraprofessionals Chapter officers online for an opportunity to bring your questions and concerns directly to chapter leadership. Whether it's workplace issues, union resources or chapter priorities, your officers will have information to help you move forward.

UFT Citywide Paraprofessional Representatives October Meeting

Please join your colleagues at a paraprofessional representatives meeting. We'll discuss important issues and updates for our chapter. Mary Gutkovitch, senior admissions officer for special programs at Touro University New York, will present an overview of the school's paraprofessional advancement program and admissions process.

District 28 Paraprofessional Representatives Meeting

District 28 paraprofessional representatives are invited to attend a a meeting to discuss plans and upcoming events for this school year. UFT District Representative Bruce Zihal and Deanne Roebeck-Jones, the UFT Paraprofessional Chapter's District 28 coordinator, will provide key updates and information.

Queens Paraprofessionals Salary Upgrade Workshop

Queens paraprofessionals are invited to attend an online workshop on salary upgrades. Come hear the facts from UFT salary specialists and have your questions answered. 

Health Speaks: Substance Use Awareness & Overdose Response for Paraprofessionals (MAP)

Substance use is changing and knowing what to look for can make a real difference. Paraprofessionals often spend significant time supporting students throughout the school day and may notice changes in behavior, mood, functioning, or engagement that others miss. 

Literary Learning Series for Brooklyn Paraprofessionals: Reading Comprehension (Part II)

Brooklyn paraprofessionals are invited to register for a remote UFT Teacher Center learning series designed to explore meaningful strategies for literacy instruction. In this workshop, attendees will learn practical strategies for supporting the literacy of multilingual learners. This session will take place at your school via Zoom during scheduled Monday professional development time. Participants will earn one hour of CTLE credit by completing this session. 

Literary Learning Series for Brooklyn Paraprofessionals: Reading Comprehension (Part I)

Brooklyn paraprofessionals are invited to register for a remote UFT Teacher Center learning series designed to explore meaningful strategies for literacy instruction. In this workshop, attendees will learn practical strategies for supporting the literacy of multilingual learners. This session will take place at your school via Zoom during scheduled Monday professional development time. Participants will earn one hour of CTLE credit by completing this session. 

Literary Learning Series for Brooklyn Paraprofessionals: Blending and Word Recognition

Brooklyn paraprofessionals are invited to register for a remote UFT Teacher Center learning series designed to explore meaningful strategies for literacy instruction. In this workshop, attendees will learn how also to address the roles of decoding and blending in developing students' reading skills. This session will take place at your school via Zoom during scheduled Monday professional development time. Participants will earn one hour of CTLE credit by completing this session.