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What makes successful co-teaching?
Thousands of New York City public school teachers work together in Integrated Co-Teaching classrooms, in which one special education teacher and one general education teacher work alongside each other. But what are the ingredients of a successful...
Bridging the post-pandemic learning gap
Helping students rebound from the pandemic, both academically and emotionally, is a union priority as all students return in September for in-person learning.
Can my principal require that my lesson plan be in a specific format?
No, the format and organization, including which elements are to be included, and whether to write the plan digitally or on paper, are up to the teacher’s discretion.
Can my principal require that I include specific elements in my lesson plan?
No, your principal may suggest that elements be included but they cannot be required.
I am struggling with my classroom/classroom management/lesson planning this year. What services do you have to help me?
Reach out to the Partners in Progress: Peer Intervention Program (PIP) at the UFT. PIP allows you to receive confidential, non-evaluative one-on-one help from highly experienced, specially selected colleagues who will create individualized...
Who should apply to the Peer Intervention Program (PIP)?
Tenured teachers who are having trouble because of supervisors’ evaluations, formal warnings, or Ineffective/U ratings should apply. PIP also works with teachers who have not been rated as Ineffective or U-rated who are seeking to take charge of...
How can I request help from the Peer Intervention Program (PIP)?
You can apply by using our online form. PIP is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and is located at 50 Broadway, 15th Floor, NY, NY, 10004. Summer hours are from 9 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. Monday through Thursday. If you have any questions...
What is the Peer Intervention Program (PIP)?
The UFT’s Partners in Progress: Peer Intervention Program (PIP) allows you to receive confidential one-on-one help from highly experienced, specially selected colleagues who will create individualized professional development plans with you to...
LearnUFT workshops for social workers/psychologists/counselors
The LearnUFT program offers low-cost professional learning opportunities specifically designed to meet our members’ needs.
LearnUFT workshops for elementary school
The UFT Elementary School Division schedules these workshops for UFT members in elementary schools who wish to upgrade their teaching skills. Professional development and CTLE hours will be available.