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Martha Nelson
mindfulmusic63@gmail.com
cell: (347) 255-0078
Room 122 (x1220)
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SEE THE BULLETIN BOARD IN THE FACULTY LOUNGE

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Teacher Hotline:
(212) 331-6311
Functional (other job titles):
(212) 331-6312
UFT Welfare Fund:
(212) 539-0500
website: www.uft.org

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If there is an issue at PS63 that you would like addressed in Consultation Committee, please fill out this form. You can also speak to anyone on the Core Committee: K. Green, M. Gulinello, L. Ippolito, M. Martin, MK Meyer, B. Sorrentino, J. Ziemak

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This form is to communicate issues that can be addressed by the Consultation Committee and/or UFT Chapter Leader at PS63. Please share your thoughts in an honest and respectful manner. Thank you!

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If you have a global issue (not individual) with regard to special education that you would like our SPED Committee to address, please fill out this form.

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This form is to communicate global issues that can be addressed by the Special Education Committee at PS63. Please note this is NOT a forum to address concerns related to individual situations.

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In addition to the core committee, we encourage any UFT member to participate in the process. The more people who volunteer, the less it is a burden to any one individual.

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Volunteer for Consultation Committee PS63

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Want to be in "the room where it happens"? Make you voice heard! Sign up to participate in Consultation once or twice this school year and bring the issues that matter to you into the conversation.

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Here is the language for one of the School-Based Options (SBOs) that we voted on in June 2023 for your reference. This one is with regard to the workday schedule.

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September Conf SBO for 2023-2024 School Year

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September Conf SBO for 2023-2024 School Year

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Here is the language for one of the School-Based Options (SBOs) that we voted on in June 2023 for your reference. This one is with regard to the September evening conference date.

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Get involved! Join the Queens UFT Political Action Team!

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Should you have an incident while on the job make sure to:

1.    Inform your UFT Chapter Leader

2.    Report it to school administration within 24 hours

3.    File a report with the DOE through the Online Occurrence Reporting System (OORS) at your school.

4.    File a UFT incident report

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Please use this form to report any school safety, security or discipline concerns.

If you are in an emergency, call the union's safety hotline at 212-701-9407 for immediate assistance.

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Please use this form to report any school safety, security or discipline concerns. If you are in an emergency, call the union's safety hotline at 212-701-9407 for immediate assistance.

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One stop shopping for all the info you need to prepare for retirement.

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Planning to retire? Here's the information you need.

Congratulations on your planned retirement! Everyone here at the UFT thanks you for the years of service you have give to the children of New York City. We also thank you for your role in creating and supporting a strong union to fight for its members, for students and for public education.

The UFT fought hard for the pension and benefits package you will now enjoy. We hope it provides peace of mind and dignity in your retirement.
Here are the steps you need to take.
This online "toolkit" contains valuable information and the forms you need to prepare for your retirement.

The Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) and Board of Education Retirement System (BERS) provide information and regular updates on their operations, including how to submit documentation for retirement, loans and more. Please visit TRS online or the BERS website for the most up-to-date information.
Filing for retirement Teachers Retirement System (TRS) Retirement Forms and Applications DOE Forms Health Benefits Supplemental Health Insurance Program (SHIP) Union participation Important information

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Planning to retire? Here's the information you need. Congratulations on your planned retirement! Everyone here at the UFT thanks you for the years of service you have give to the children of New York City. We also thank you for your role in creating and supporting a strong union to fight for its members, for students and for public education.

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Keep yourself and your property safe!

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PIP is a great resource for tenured teachers looking for professional and/or pedagogical support. It is also a great match for teachers who may have had an observation where they scored a few points away from their ideal rating. The Partners in Progress (formerly Peer Intervention Program) has been assisting teachers for over 35 years.

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What is PIP?

The Peer Intervention Program (PIP) is a collaboration between the UFT and the DOE to provide pedagogical and professional support to tenured teachers delivered by fellow expert educators, founded in 1988. PIP provides confidential one-on-one help from highly experienced, specially selected colleagues who will create individualized professional development plans with you to emphasize your strengths and improve your shortcomings. PIP can help you with the new demands of online and remote teaching in the 2020-21 school year. Learn more about how PIP can provide you with personalized online teaching support.

Request Assistance from PIP

Learn more about how PIP can support you every step of the way.

Apply now

All of the support you receive at PIP is voluntary, confidential and non evaluative. It's also compassionate and holistic. Additional services, such as wellness checks, coping mechanisms and stress management techniques, and support through our Counseling Support Services Liaison is also available.

If you have any questions, please call us at 1-212-844-0600 or email us at pip@uft.org.

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With the Peer Intervention Program (PIP), you can take charge of your own professional standards, address instructional issues and turn your career around. Get confidential one-on-one help from highly experienced, specially selected colleagues who will create individualized professional development plans with you to emphasize your strengths and improve your shortcomings.

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Click on the photo to go to uft.org. Make sure you update your contact information on the UFT website. You can also change the number and type of notifications you receive from them. If you need assistance, just let me know!

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Because we're in this TOGETHER

FAQs for this school year

Find answers to questions on vaccination, safety protocols, COVID-19 leaves and absences, remote instruction and more.
Learn more

Sensory tools that have long helped special education students calm down and stay alert in the classroom are now helping general education students ease back into in-person learning.

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought increased challenges to everyone's lives. The UFT's MAP careline offers an empathetic ear and referrals to additional services if you have been struggling with uncertainty and anxiety during these trying times.

The UFT and the principals union are sounding the alarm that the city has no plan to deal with staffing shortages certain to be triggered by the vaccine mandate.

Read more

Union Rights and Benefits

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When I became a full-time teacher, my salary did not reflect my prior experience. The UFT helped me file a grievance...
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Teacher at PS 161 in Brooklyn

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I was able to reduce my student loan debt by $17,500 with help from the UFT. It's a very nice glimmer in this dark time...
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Bilingual special education teacher at the Samara Community School in the Bronx

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I had to be sure the classroom was safe. It was becoming a dangerous situation until the UFT stepped in...
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Pre-K teacher at PS/IS 127 in East Elmhurst, Queens

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As a union member, you'll have access to valuable benefits and gain a voice in your professional life.

Enroll now

Every October, thousands of UFT members don pink outfits and accessories and come together to walk for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. Walks take place in every borough and on Long Island.

On Teacher Union Day each fall, we honor past UFT leaders who inspire us and celebrate current leaders who are helping us forge ahead into the future. This year, the honorees and their families will attend the event in person and other members are invited to participate virtually in the celebration.

See the full calendar

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Because we're in this TOGETHER Find answers to questions on vaccination, safety protocols, COVID-19 leaves and absences, remote instruction and more. Learn more Sensory tools that have long helped special education students calm down and stay alert in the classroom are now helping general education students ease back into in-person learning.

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LearnUFT can help! Click on photo above.

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As a state-approved provider of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) hours, the UFT's LearnUFT program offers low-cost professional learning opportunities specifically designed to meet our members' needs. State regulations now require all teachers who hold professional certificates and paraprofessionals who hold Level III teaching assistant certificates to collect and track 100 professional development hours (known as CTLE hours) by a state-approved provider in five-year cycles. See our offerings!

Please note: CTLE credits will not be given for workshops that have been taken previously.

Upcoming Virtual Sessions

Register for a professional development workshop for social workers and psychologists. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children is becoming more prevalent. This lecture will address some underlying causes of ADHD and offer some alternative solutions to optimize children's health. We will also discuss effective ways for educators to working with their students who have ADHD. Participants will earn 2 CE hours upon completion of the course.

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As a state-approved provider of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) hours, the UFT's LearnUFT program offers low-cost professional learning opportunities specifically designed to meet our members' needs.