Tenured Folks Start Here:

• Education Law § 3020-a or § 3020-b Process: I’ve been issued Education Law § 3020-a or § 3020-b papers. What do I do now?
• Cadet Rights: Do tenured teachers have any rights if they are questioned by admin or investigators?
• Contract: Where can I find a copy of my UFT Contract?
• Chancellor’s Regulations: What are some Chancellor’s Regulations that might be weaponized against a UFT member?
• Chapter Leader: What responsibilities does a Chapter Leader have? Read the handbook here.
• 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?
• Grievance: How do I file a grievance? Find the Step 1 form here.
• 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?
• Observations and Rebuttal Letter: How do I write a rebuttal letter in response to an adverse observation?
• 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?
• 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?