The UFT Teacher Center, now in its 34nd year, is a comprehensive professional development program that promotes teacher excellence and academic achievement for all students. The UFT Teacher Center operates throughout the five boroughs of New York City in some 150 school-based sites and numerous outreach locations.
Drawing on current research and best practices, the UFT Teacher Center's professional development activities for educators are designed to deepen content knowledge and enhance pedagogical skill. Activities range widely and include intensive in-classroom support, after-school study groups, citywide networks, conferences and seminars.
UFT Teacher Center is a collaboration of the United Federation of Teachers, the New York State Education Department,the New York City Department of Education, participating schools and districts, school support organizations and metropolitan area universities and cultural institutions.