Single-session schools have four three-hour evening conferences a year in September (back to school), November, March and May and two two-hour afternoon conferences a year in November and March.

As any seasoned teacher will tell you, it’s important to start the school year off on a good note. Along with essentials like reviewing classroom rules and units of study, ice breakers play a key role ...

What is the new NYCE PPO? The NYC Employees PPO Plan (NYCE PPO) is a new premium-free health plan offered jointly by EmblemHealth and UnitedHealthcare. It would include health coverage for doctors, ...

Out of Pocket Max - Single $4,550 (prof) + $2,600 (facility) = $7,150 No limit $7,150 Individual (combined Pref / Non-Pref) No limit Out of Pocket Max - Family $9,100 (prof) + $5,200 (facility) = ...

Staten Island UFT members are invited to register for one or all of our upcoming yoga classes. The cost to attend is only $1 per class! Take a break for yourself — join our yoga classes to boost your ...

The Steuben Association’s mission is to promote opportunities for UFT members to embrace their German heritage with social, cultural, educational and linguistic activities and events.

In some cases, the superintendent or the DOE’s Medical Bureau will deny a Line of Duty Injury status, and it may be necessary to file a grievance or file for medical arbitration, depending on the ...

Highly effective instructional practices require students to demonstrate an understanding of what constitutes high-quality work — and to actively participate in defining the criteria for evaluating it ...

If you miss the deadline because you are hurt or have other extenuating circumstances, report it as soon as possible and apply for the Line of Duty Injury on SOLAS. Speak to your UFT chapter leader or ...

must be provided for at least three hours per week and can be offered for up to 50 percent of the school day. The three-hour weekly minimum applies even if the student is also receiving other special ...

You must notify your administration within 24 business hours of any accident or injury on school grounds or while on school business. Complete the DOE’s Comprehensive Injury Report and return it to ...

Under Line of Duty Injury, pedagogues may apply for important benefits, including paid time off from work to recover and reimbursement of medical expenses. If you are injured in the line of duty, your ...