The UFT Speech Improvement Chapter offers a “Speech Survival Class” for new speech teachers, those who joined the Department of Education within the last three years or who are returning after a prolonged absence. The syllabus covers topics that will help registrants understand and manage their roles and responsibilities on the job.

Topics will include, but are not limited to, clinical/lesson planning, data collection, goal writing, assessment, IEPs, paperwork requirements, observations, ratings, tenure, the chancellor’s regulation and the DOE Standard Operating Procedure Manual. There will be time at each session to exchange ideas and discuss issues related to your program. Participants will receive a certificate for the hours attended which can be part of your tenure portfolio.

The cost to attend is $55.