United Federation of Teachers
(New York City Teachers)
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Help At Hand - Listing of Key Phone Numbers for UFT Members
UFT Headquarters...................................212.777.7500
UFT Hotline Daily recorded announcements on union issues and activities............212.777.0190
UFT Online Union news and views on the World Wide Web.................. http://www.uft.org
UFT Publications For a list of UFT booklets and order form, call.....212.598.9523
.................................New York Teachers/ City Edition......212.598.7750
.................................New York Teachers/State Edition.....800.342.9810
.................................New York Teacher Advertising........800.448.4237
NYSUT Benefits Information:
Insurance and discount rental programs................................800.626.8101
Welfare Fund Information and assistance with health coverage......212.539.0500
...........................Welfare Fund Forms... .....................212.539.0539
Coaching: Help with preparing for professional exams
..........NY City License Preparation Seminar..........212.598.9541
NY State teacher Certification Examination (Last & ATS-W) Study Session.....212.598.9541
Stress Management Program - Workshops on controlling work-related stres....212.598.9286
UFT Professional committees...discussions and activities on subject areas,ethnic issues and special interests..........212.598.9298
Teacherline: telephone help with instructional strategies, classroom management
.....and other professional issues (Tuesday through Friday, 4-6 PM)..........212.598.7700
Victim Support Program and Violence Prevention Training...Practical assistance and
.....psychological support to schools and individuals....................212.598.6887
Courses/Educational Programs.....Affordable credit bearing courses for state, salary differentials and other professional growth:
Effective Teaching Program..........212.598.9513
New York City Teacher Centers Consortium.............212.475.3737
Special Educator Support Program....................212.260.7679
Workshops For credit or to upgrade skills.....Elementary School Workshops..........212.598.9533
.....................................................................JHS/IS..............................................212.598.9596
Child Abuse Detection and Reporting Course..... Free, two-hour state required workshop ..........212.388.9051
New Teacher Staff Development Program.....Workshops and seminars to help new teachers meet Board
of Education requirements...................212.388.9051