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Guidance from the Department of Education on non-mandated counseling for school counselors, social workers and psychologists
The city Department of Education released this detailed guidance about non-mandated counseling during this period of remote learning.
Guidance for child care programs that remain open
If your child care program remains open, you may have questions and concerns about how to safely manage your program during the COVID-19 pandemic. I want to share this guidance for child care programs that remain open from the Centers for Disease...
Unemployment benefits and eligibility information for child care providers
We realize many child care providers have questions and concerns about the future amidst the coronavirus crisis. We've gathered some important information for you in terms of your unemployment benefits, your safety and your care for your children.
UFT Teacher Center played vital role
The UFT Teacher Center, a comprehensive school-based professional development program, provides vital technology assistance and ongoing support to educators on both technology and content issues.
UFT demands bargaining over OATH return-to-work date for hearing officers (per session)
Last week, many of us were surprised to learn that the city's Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings set a tentative reopening date of Monday, May 4. While we all want to return to work, we have some trepidation about the inherent hazards at...
Remote learning guidance for paraprofessionals
It has been a tremendously stressful time for our students, our families and us. The Department of Education agreed with the UFT that a change of pace and focus was in order during the seven days that would have been the spring break in a normal year...
Social Workers and Psychologists Chapter Update
The following update was sent to all social workers and psychologists from Chapter Leader Raul Garcia on Wednesday, April 15.
School counselors: Our work for the April 9-17 period
It has been a tremendously stressful time for our students, our families and us. The Department of Education agreed with the UFT that a change of pace and focus was in order during the seven days that would have been the spring break in a normal year...
Here's an FAQ about remote counseling
Many of you have reached out to me with questions while we are working remotely during these unprecedented times. Those of you who are mandated service providers have inquired about parent/guardian contact, specifically regarding obtaining parent...
Remote work updates for school counselors
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...