Now is the Time to Sign up to be a 2016-2017 PFT Teacher Leader!
Sign Up Now for the Teacher Leader Program—funded in large part by AFT—which is now moving into its fourth year here in Pittsburgh! Do you know anyone that has gone through the program, which focuses...
View ArticleScholarships Available for the Family Community Engagement National...
The National Family & Community Engagement Conference is being held in Pittsburgh this year! AFT, PFT, and a number of our GPS partners will be involved in several workshops and sessions. Nina will...
View ArticleFOUR ER&D Courses Offered this Summer—August 8-12!
FOUR ER&D classes are being offered this summer that run from 9:00 am-2:30 pm each day the week of August 8-12! What a great way to get ready for the upcoming school year AND earn Act 48 hours!...
View ArticlePFT Shares Dr. Hamlet’s Vision for Pittsburgh Public Schools
We remain supportive of the School Board’s process to develop a community vision for our schools by seeking extensive public input and then looking for a superintendent that shares our collective...
View ArticleHuman Resources Update from Harold Grant
Paraprofessional Transfers Paraprofessional postings are slated for July 1st and 15th. At this time we do not have a list of open positions. Hopefully we will get a list of openings before there are...
View ArticlePFT Labor Day Parade Committee
As we continue looking for a member/members to head this important and vital position—we are also looking for as many members as possible to serve on the PFT Labor Day Parade Committee in order to plan...
View ArticlePFT Building Rep Retreat Planning Committee
The first meeting of this committee is set for Thursday, June 16, at 10:00 am (right before our free CPR training that is now filled at 40 with a waiting list!). Your input will be very, very important...
View ArticleHarold’s Human Resources Report
Paraprofessional Transfers Paraprofessional postings are slated for July 1st and 15th. At this time we do not have a list of open positions. Hopefully we will get a list of openings before there are...
View ArticleComings and Goings at the PFT!
Best wishes to Rachel Canning who has served as our Director of Internal and External Organizing for about three years. Rachel is leaving to become Political Director of “For Our Futures,” a PAC of...
View ArticleDo You Have Your 180 Hours for ACT 48? You Need Them by June, 2017—Have You...
ER&D Coordinator, Naomi Mattarock (Roosevelt/E-Board) has been able to offer FOUR classes this summer—the week of August 8-12! What a great way to earn 60 hours towards ACT 48—in one week of...
View ArticleParaprofessional P.D. Day on August 24th Planning Committee
Your PFT E-Board paraprofessional reps: Brenda Marks (Woolslair), Annette Parker (Phillips), Gretchen Powe (Grandview), and Karen Vinston (Roosevelt) are working to plan a school-year opening...
View ArticleMake Your Parade & Picnic Reservations Now!
IT IS TIME TO MAKE YOUR PLANS FOR YOU, YOUR FAMILY, AND FRIENDS TO JOIN US ON LABOR DAY FOR THE PARADE AND PICNIC! SIGN UP NOW BY CLICKING HERE! JOIN YOUR UNION BROTHERS AND SISTERS FOR FUN, PRIZES,...
View ArticleHuman Resources Update by Harold Grant
The following was posted this week: The Office of Talent Management posted the following opportunities effective July 12, 2016: Transition Counselor, (Special Education Administration) Adjunct Teacher,...
View ArticleSpecial Request to Our Fabulous Art Teachers!!
We want to take advantage of your incredible talents! Could you please help us make some beautiful signs and decorations for the Parade and Picnic? Please give us an hour or two of your time and...
View ArticleFirst PFT Rep Meeting—Saturday, August 27—Please be there!
Kick your school year off right! Building Reps (and those interested in serving as a building rep) should join us at our first meeting on Saturday, August 27, at 9:00 am sharp! Doors will open at 8:15...
View ArticleSecond Annual “Jazz on the Patio” Sponsored by Our African American Teacher...
Anyone who attended this event last year can testify that it is an evening full of fun, food, camaraderie, and great, great jazz! Please join us from 4:00-7:00 pm on Friday, September 16, for what...
View ArticleSign Up Now for ER&D Class, 1st Semester
Click here for registration form for 1st Semester.
View ArticleEarn your National Board Certification this year at the PFT. Informational...
Expert National Board trainer Rosalie Dibert will conduct National Board Certification training at the PFT during the 2016-17 school year. Informational meetings about NBC training will take place at...
View ArticleIt’s not too late to apply — AFT’s Teacher Leader Program
We are getting ready to start our fourth cohort of up to fifteen teachers in AFT’s Teacher Leader Program. This program is such a powerful opportunity for teachers to have their voices heard – and...
View ArticleNominate a Fabulous PPS/PFT Teacher to be Recognized as a LEADER IN THE...
Chevron and the Steelers have launched a “Leaders in the Classroom,” recognizing amazing teachers at every one of the Steelers’ home games this year! Nominations are needed now for the first home game...
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