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What if my Welfare Fund documents are paper-based? How can I scan them successfully onto my computer or phone?
Scanning documents provides the highest quality images. There are several ways to scan a document for upload: Use a scanner, if you have access to one Use an application like the Adobe Scan app on your phone or mobile device, or Use the camera on...
What is the process to upload documents to the Welfare Fund?
Follow these steps to upload documents to the Welfare Fund: Login at UFT.org Click on My Account Locate and click on the appropriate application button, either Enroll in the Welfare Fund or Change of Status Form On the Confirmation or Pending page...
How can I submit documentation to the Welfare Fund online?
When you submit a Welfare Fund Enrollment or Change of Status Request online, we may require additional documentation, such as a copy of a birth certificate, copy of marriage certificate, etc., to complete the request. You can now upload and submit...
How many times will I be observed this school year?
The required minimum number of evaluations will be fewer for the vast majority of teachers. If you are a tenured teacher, the number of observations your principal or other evaluator will conduct depends on your overall rating from previous school...
What is the SBO process?
Each year, beginning in March, the Consultation Committee should meet to review and discuss the School-Based Options that your school would like to create or restore. After consultation with the principal, the chapter leader should hold a union...
What kind of professional development and training about the teacher evaluation system will I receive?
The UFT and DOE have collaborated to develop new joint training sessions regarding the evaluation system. All employees--teachers, administrators, and other evaluators--will receive the same training so everyone is on the same page regarding...
What aspects of my teaching will be evaluated during an observation?
As in previous years, evaluators will base their ratings on eight components of the Danielson Rubric: 1a: Demonstrating knowledge of content and pedagogy; 1e: Designing coherent instruction; 2a: Creating an environment of respect and rapport; 2d...
When should I expect to meet with my evaluator/the person conducting observations of my teaching performance?
Your evaluator must conduct an Initial Planning Conference with you no later than the last Friday in October. This in-person conversation between you and your evaluator should take place at a mutually agreed upon time. This conference is an...
What is Teacher's Choice?
Teacher’s Choice, initiated by the UFT over 30 years ago, allows school staff members to exercise their professional judgment to purchase supplementary supplies and materials to improve the educational experience for their students. Teacher’s Choice...
How does the Teacher's Choice program work?
Members will receive reimbursement for classroom expenditures made within the annual spending period at the amount allocated for their job title. Then, they must submit an accountability form with receipts to the school to show the entire amount has...