Events calendar

Occupational and physical therapists are invited to drop into virtual office hours with Chapter Leader Tom Ayrovainen to ask questions, raise issues or chat.

Register for a professional development workshop for social workers and psychologists. There has been an increase in interest in and awareness of holistic medicine and wellness and its beneficial place in our education and health care system. This is an introductory class on all aspects of holistic medicine and how mental health practitioners might use its various modalities to optimize and understand their health and that of their clients. Parts of this workshop will focus on how educators can utilize this process with their students. Participants will earn 2 CE hours upon completion of the course. After the course is attended in full and the evaluation is complete, a signed certificate of completion will be emailed participants. 

In this workshop, discover how to use Apple's Reality Composer on iPad to create interactive 3D augmented reality experiences for your students. Learn how to place 3D objects, add animations and build engaging lessons that bring your curriculum to life through augmented reality. No prior coding experience is needed - just bring your iPad and your creativity! Perfect for teachers looking to integrate augmented reality into any subject area.

Come to our online certification workshop for elementary school educators working in Queens. Participants will learn everything they need to know about the New York State certification requirements, including CTLE and the application process.

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 you navigate your options and apply for the right federal student debt relief program.

Register to attend meeting for District 75 chapter leaders Please join your colleagues to hear what’s happening within District 75 and the rest of the union.  

Register for this upcoming workshop for untenured teachers in District 26. Participants will learn about the certification and portfolio requirements needed to earn tenure. The workshop will also cover the tenure process timeline.

Register to attend a meeting for paraprofessionals working in Districts 24, 25 and 27. Get important updates and have your questions answered.

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.

Register here for the Social Workers and Psychologists monthly chapter meeting which will be held both online and in person at UFT headquarters. Chapter members will have the chance to raise questions and concerns, discuss workplace issues and hear updates from chapter representatives. 

Join your fellow Manhattan members at a celebration honoring school-related professionals. We're inviting all paraprofessionals, school nurses, school counselors, occupational and physical therapists, school secretaries, school psychologists, school social workers, and all SRPs who work in Manhattan to join us for hors d'oeuvres, music, dancing and raffles.

Register to attend a holiday party for the Social Workers and Psychologists chapter. This is a great opportunity for chapter members to network and celebrate with their colleagues and union representatives.

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 you navigate your options and apply for the right federal student debt relief program.

Register to attend a special meet‑and‑greet for Queens school secretaries. Participants will receive updates on issues affecting the chapter, union and the city's school system. 

Register for a professional development workshop for social workers and psychologists. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children is becoming more prevalent. This lecture will address some underlying causes of ADHD and offer some alternative solutions to optimize children’s health. We will also discuss effective ways to offer suggestions to educators for working with their students. Participants will earn 2 CE hours upon completion of the course. After the course is attended in full and the evaluation is complete, a signed certificate of completion will be emailed participants.