Thank you again for your patience and for all the hard work you're doing during this challenging period of remote learning. I know there are still some unanswered questions about our rights and responsibilities. Here are some updates from the union's conversations with the city Department of Education.

The UFT and the DOE collaborated on this FAQ to address some of your questions and concerns about remote counseling.

Check out this guidance from the American School Counselor Association about virtual counseling.

The DOE has created a unified online workspace that allows you to access all DOE applications from one website. You can only access the portal from outside the DOE network. No VPN is required.

I have been hearing many questions and concerns about the roles and responsibilities of school counselors as the school system moves to a model of remote learning and support during this public health crisis.

Check out these professional learning opportunities for school counselors!