- An Important Checklist: Read this first!
- Chancellor’s Regulations: What are some Chancellor’s Regulations that might be weaponized against a UFT member?
- Contract: Where can I find a copy of my UFT Contract?
- Disciplinary Meeting: I’ve been informed that I need to meet with my administrator and that the meeting “might lead to disciplinary action.” What should I do to prepare?
- Denial of Tenure: I’ve received paperwork that says my completion of probation has been denied. What does this mean and what can I do?
- Discontinuance: I’ve been told and/or received paperwork that states that I have been discontinued from the NYC Department of Education? What does this mean and what can I do?
- Grievance: How do I file a grievance? Find the Step 1 form here.
- Hiring and Problem Codes: I need to figure out why I cannot be hired! Help!
- Lessons, Curriculum, and Unit Plans: My principal has lots of rules about lesson plans and unit plans. Is this legal? What is the approved UFT unit plan template?
- More on Lessons and Observations: What did Al Shanker say about observation reports and rigid lesson plan templates?
- Observations: How do I fight against a bad observation via the APPR Complaint process?
- OSI and SCI: I’ve been told I need to speak with OSI or SCI! What is this? What does this mean? How can I prepare?
- Personnel File: How do I access my personnel file? Why is it important I keep tabs on what is in it and what isn’t in it?
- Rebuttal Letters: How can I write a rebuttal letter when my admin unfairly evaluates me?
- Survival Guide: What are some good ideas for defending myself against a brutal administrator?
- Tenure Toolkit: How do I apply for tenure?
- Transferring Schools: I’m looking for a new teaching position. Does UFT Solidarity have any helpful suggestions or strategies for me?
- Working Conditions: What is one section of the contract EVERY teacher should know about?
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