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Resources for School Secretaries
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New Educator To-Do List
Here are some items to take care of right away and others that will help you prioritize and stay on track.
Resources for Educational Vision Services
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Carpal tunnel syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a disorder of the hand (caused by swollen tendons in the wrist) resulting from repetitious, forceful motion of the hands and wrists.
DOE resources for special education
Members and families seeking accurate and accessible information about the special education process and services for students with disabilities of all ages will find a wealth of information on the DOE's recently revamped special education website.
Class struggles: The UFT story, part 8
Not far from the UFT’s Park Avenue South headquarters, Al Shanker sits stiffly in the study of his apartment. Physically, he’s not himself.
Pension for regular subs and part-time adult ed teachers
All part-timers (and regular subs are considered part-timers) adult ed teachers who work fewer then 30 hours per week, and any other member who can't join the Teacher' Retirement System (TRS) have the option of joining the Board of Education...
How to Read a Seniority List
Your school’s seniority list tells you how much seniority you have and where you stand in terms of excessing seniority compared to your colleagues who have the same license as you. Excessing seniority, otherwise known as citywide seniority, is the...
Terms of Use
These terms of use are entered into by and between You and The United Federation of Teachers (“ the Union", "we" or "us"). The following terms and conditions ("Terms of Use"), govern your access to and use of the website www.uft.org , including any...
Tenure
Under New York State law, appointed educators achieve tenure after completing a probationary period.