UFT - Speech Improvement Chapter

10/30/2025

FYI - This page will now be managed by UFT not personally by Caroline Murphy.

10/16/2025

Let's support our Paraprofessionals.

10/08/2025

Please register for the October 2025 hybrid meeting of the Speech Improvement Chapter. We'll update you on issues of importance to the chapter as well as the union as a whole. Please register using the non-DOE email you have on file with the UFT. You'll need to use the same non-DOE email to log into Zoom to access any of the UFT's remote meetings.

https://web.cvent.com/event/f3d59e8f-9231-4fea-b546-f2baad7a2cb2/summary

10/04/2025

Information on the special education committee in our bio. Chapter leaders access new form through the chapter leader hub. Happy committee’ing!

10/04/2025

Please join us as we celebrate Teacher Union Day, our annual commemoration of the strike that put the newly formed UFT on the path to becoming the activist organization it is today. The power of our union is in all of its members.

Each year the UFT honors past leaders who continue to inspire us and recognize current members who are leading us into the future. There will be a continental breakfast and post-awards reception.

Cost: $40 if you register before Oct. 6 (early bird discount); $50 after that date. Link to register in comments.

10/04/2025

https://www.uft.org/news/you-should-know/grants-awards-freebies?fbclid=IwZnRzaANN_11leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHisWDFpiuUuZXrsrIcC1gs0AVV-6SJa-fli5oIUW7MQKjwo_q-guKh0KwiZB_aem_CMDS2RP0iNpIH3-QitOgEA

High school social workers, counselors and teachers can apply for a $500 grant to help provide additional funding for student clubs they advise. Applicants must provide a written statement detailing how they would use the grant money, a headshot and resume, and a principal’s recommendation. Applic...

09/17/2025

🗣️Remote Speech Survival class!

Register NOW!

First class: September 30, 2025
Time : 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: Online

The UFT Speech Improvement Chapter offers a “Speech Survival Class” for new speech teachers, those who joined the Department of Education within the last three years or who are returning after a prolonged absence. The syllabus covers topics that will help registrants understand and manage their roles and responsibilities on the job.

Topics will include, but are not limited to, clinical/lesson planning, data collection, goal writing, assessment, IEPs, paperwork requirements, observations, ratings, tenure, the chancellor’s regulation and the DOE Standard Operating Procedure Manual. There will be time at each session to exchange ideas and discuss issues related to your program. Participants will receive a certificate for the hours attended which can be part of your tenure portfolio.

The cost to attend is $55. Participants will receive a certificate for the hours attended.

The course will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on the following Tuesdays:

Sept. 30
Oct. 7
Oct. 14
Oct. 21
Oct. 28

The UFT Speech Improvement Chapter offers a “Speech Survival Class” for new speech teachers, those who joined the Department of Education within the last three years or who are returning after a prolonged absence. The syllabus covers topics that will help registrants understand and manage their ...

09/06/2025

Speech Chapter at the 2025 Labor Day Parade!

08/27/2025

Join me and help support NYSSLHA at the WALK4HEARING on Sept 21st.

08/26/2025

Labor Guidance for 2025-26 is out! The first 2 days are 6 hours and 50 minutes for everyone. The pilot workday hours begin the week of Sept 8th.

08/25/2025

First virtual chapter meeting!

September 3 @4:15 pm

Please register for the September 2025 virtual meeting of the Speech Improvement Chapter.

We'll update you on issues of importance to the chapter as well as the union as a whole.

Please register using the non-DOE email you have on file with the UFT. You'll need to use the same non-DOE email to log into Zoom to access any of the UFT's remote meetings.

We look forward to seeing you, answering your questions and hearing your concerns.

https://web.cvent.com/event/efee598e-b7a5-4d27-a7e9-83b804d2ecfe/summary

08/22/2025