Human Resources Update from Harold Grant
Paraprofessional Transfers Paraprofessional postings are slated for July 3rd and 17th. At this time we do not have a list of open positions. Hopefully we will get a list of openings before there are...
View ArticleTeaching and Learning Environment Surveys Due by May 31—-from Bill Hileman
Teaching and Learning Conditions Survey to Close on May 31st A Few Schools Still Below 50% Participation The window to take the Teaching and Learning Conditions (TLC) survey closes on Wednesday, May...
View ArticleSign Up Now for Our 2017 PFT Labor Day Parade Committee
Welcome to our Labor Day Parade Chairs for 2017—Alyssia Moss (Obama) and Jen Mazzocco (Allderdice)! They have wonderful ideas on how we can hit the goal of 800 marchers this year! Please join us at our...
View ArticleNew and Returning ITLs—Plan on Participating in an Important Meeting Here at...
Circle Thursday, August 24, on your calendar for the first in a series of four (CBA outlined) meetings for new and seasoned ITLs. These promise to be a great way to revamp and refocus these important...
View ArticleWelcome to EA-4s—a NEW Paraprofessional Position that Offers Great...
Have you heard that our Emotional Support EA3s now have the opportunity to opt into and train for EA4 positions with a boost in pay and a chance to train with an end certification of becoming a...
View ArticlePlease Be a Part of Joining Us in Planning the 2018 AFT Convention Right Here...
The last time that the AFT Convention was in Pittsburgh was in 1992 and people still talk about how fun it was with walking tours and the “Taste of Pittsburgh!” We have to make sure that we do our best...
View ArticleRegister Now for August Educational Research & Dissemination (ER&D) Classes
The PFT will be offering 3 ER&D courses for professional development in August: Instructional Strategies That Work The School, Family and Community: Supporting Student Learning (Formerly called...
View ArticlePFT Executive Board Meeting Tuesday, July 25 at 2:30 pm — Come to See Your...
The agenda includes topics like the re-vamping of our Grassroots Committees, Community Schools, 2017-2018 PFT Budgeting, Member and Political Engagement, Labor Day (of course!) and much, much more!...
View ArticleLabor Day Parade and Picnic—Monday, September 4, 2017
You missed a great meeting on Tuesday if you weren’t there! More and more great plans and fun! Thank you to our fabulous team listed here—join them at our next meeting on Wednesday, August 16, at 3:00...
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Sign Up Now for the Labor Day Parade & Picnic
Sign Up NOW to Join Us at the Parade and Picnic with Your Family, Friends and Colleagues! We will have a special raffle for the FIRST 200 members who sign up! Also, I have mentioned before that we will...
View ArticleSome New Happenings to Look Forward to this Year at Your PFT! Look for Your...
African American Teacher Mentorship Program (AATMP): In addition to the very popular Jazz on the Patio (September 15—mark it on your calendar now!) AATMP promises some great new activities this year...
View ArticleKick-Off PFT Building Representatives Meeting on Saturday, August 26!
Make sure that your school is represented! We welcome all the reps in your school, and other members that may be interested in becoming a building representative. Please join us for breakfast! The...
View ArticlePFT/AFT Teacher Leader Applications are Available! Spaces for 15—Apply Today!
Our grant application was renewed by the AFT for this fantastic program that is so popular with our members! We were one of the first locals to sign on to the program that has expanded to over 20 of...
View ArticleHas Your School Started Collecting Items for Jeremiah’s Place? Help Our Great...
Jeremiah’s Place is located in the East End of town. This wonderful organization provides emergency childcare and other services for families in need. PFT Social Chairperson, Dan Kliber (Brashear,) is...
View ArticleSign Up for First Semester ER&D Classes Now!
The Pittsburgh Federation of Teachers will be offering courses for professional development. Members who successfully complete the ER&D classes receive either inservice credits from the...
View ArticleRegister NOW for the THIRD Annual Jazz on the Patio—September 15th from...
Everyone loves Jazz on the Patio! What’s not to love—great music, great food, and great camaraderie! Sponsored by our African American Teacher Mentor Program—this is one of the most popular events of...
View ArticleBecome a Member of the PFT
If you are not a member, click the following link and then select your correct job title to join. Join here!
View ArticlePFT/AFT Teacher Leader Applications are Available! Spaces for 15—Apply Today!
Our grant application was renewed by the AFT for this fantastic program that is so popular with our members! We were one of the first locals to sign on to the program that has expanded to over 20 of...
View ArticleSome New Happenings to Look Forward to this Year at Your PFT! Look for Your...
African American Teacher Mentorship Program (AATMP): In addition to the very popular Jazz on the Patio (September 15—mark it on your calendar now!) AATMP promises some great new activities this year...
View ArticlePlease Be a Part of Joining Us in Planning the 2018 AFT Convention Right Here...
The last time that the AFT Convention was in Pittsburgh was in 1992 and people still talk about how fun it was with walking tours and the “Taste of Pittsburgh!” We have to make sure that we do our best...
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