Events calendar

Register to attend Social Workers Appreciation Day, a free day of professional development for social workers. Attendees will earn five CEU credits provided they check in and out. You also hear from UFT leadership, and we'll have time to network and socialize. Breakfast and lunch will be provided for in-person participants. You may attend online or in person at UFT headquarters in Manhattan.

If you're worried about how you will manage your loan payments, the Student Debt Relief Program, exclusively for UFT members, is here to help. This webinar provides the tools and strategies to tackle your student debt. We'll cover the basics of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program and income-driven repayment plans, which are designed to make your loans more manageable with payments based on your income. You are a dedicated educator who has invested in our children’s futures, so please take this opportunity to invest in yours. Register today and discover the path to a debt-free life.

Are you preparing to welcome a new child into your life? The UFT is here to help. Register for one of our upcoming Pathways to Parenthood workshops and learn all you need to know about your parental leave benefits as a UFT member.

As a state-approved provider of Continuing Education hours for Licensed Master Social Workers (LMSW), Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW), Psychologists and Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHC), the LearnUFT program offers low-cost professional learning opportunities specifically designed to meet our members’ needs. This workshop will equip clinicians with practical strategies to assess suicide risk, determine when hospitalization is necessary, and support students experiencing ongoing or chronic suicidal ideation.

The New York State Teacher Certification Examinations (NYSTCE) are exams that educators must pass to get certified as teachers in New York. In this 2.5-hour workshop, elementary school educators will gain a clear understanding of the NYSTCE Content Specialty Test Mathematics Section 2. The session will provide a guided calculator tutorial and hands-on practice with sample questions while exploring the four key math competencies assessed on the exam. Participants will also learn effective test-taking strategies, math skill refinement techniques and methods to manage stress before and during the test.

Join Katherine Kurjakovic, a UFT English language learner specialist, at a special town hall for Bronx UFT members. We'll discuss how we can support immigrant students and families at a time when they may be feeling deeply unsafe.

During this clinic, we will discuss the TRS Passport Funds (i.e., investment options), help you explore your TDA choices at retirement and talk about the required minimum distribution – an annual withdrawal – from your TDA. We'll provide an overview of the TDA section of your online TRS account. We'll also discuss SHIP (Supplemental Health Insurance Program) and COPE (Committee on Political Education). The session will also include a discussion about TRS’ new Roth investment option, which took effect on Jan. 1.

UFT Asian American Heritage Committee members are invited to register for a special panel discussion histed in partnership with the Asian American Association of CSA. Whether you’re curious about your next step or simply looking to connect, this event brings AANHPI educators together to discuss current challenges, learn about pathways into administration and higher education and expand your professional network. The discussion is participant-driven and will be guided by your questions and interests.