Wherever administratively possible, elementary teacher programs should have no more than three consecutive teaching assignments and no more than four consecutive working assignments (including ...

It is essential to keep your personal information up to date to ensure the receipt of the New York Teacher, information about UFT activities and Welfare Fund health benefits. There are several ways ...

Each year, the United Federation of Teachers proudly awards $1 million in undergraduate and graduate scholarships to academically excellent and financially eligible students from New York City public ...

UFT Professional Committees organize social gatherings, conferences, workshops and other activities for members who share the same personal or academic interests. Enroll in a committee to receive ...

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Posts from the March and April 2026 editions of Principal's Digest relevant to special education topics.

Posts from the July and August 2025 editions of Principal's Digest related to special education topics.

Paraprofessional salary schedule (2022–27) ...

The DOE and the UFT will, by mutual agreement, assign hearing officers from the Administrative Trials Unit (ATU) and the Teacher Performance Unit (TPU) panels to conduct 3020-a hearings. The terms of ...

To become a full-time paraprofessional for the New York City Department of Education (DOE), you must first become a substitute paraprofessional, and serve at least 25 days in that role. You must also ...

Review our active campaigns below. Click to make your voice heard and support issues that matter to us, our schools and our communities. The UFT's Committee on Political Education (COPE) ensures ...

See sample SBO ballots for early elementary and elementary schools, including pre-K centers, K-5 and K-8 schools.