Amanda Dutton, the chapter leader at PS 134 in Manhattan, has stood up again and again for students with disabilities and the UFT members who work with those students at her school.

SESIS arbitration decision info sent to principals

Information about extended days, testing time, wait listed students, evaluations, and more, for speech teachers and speech and language therapists.

The only valid reason for amending an IEP after an annual review is to better address the student’s individual needs. Amendments must be made with the student’s best interests in mind, not for administrative or logistical reasons.

In order for students to achieve the full benefit of the IEP planning process, school personnel with responsibility for implementing the IEPs of students with disabilities must understand their responsibilities and have students’ IEPs readily...

These precedent-setting arbitration decisions can help you determine what grievances to file and which contract articles to cite.

The Individualized Education Program (IEP) is the cornerstone of the special education process for each student, serving as a comprehensive strategic plan that shapes the educational experience and outcomes for students with disabilities. Learn more...

Find resources to help ensure that children with disabilities receive the supports and services they need.