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Employee Assistance Program

As DPSCD employees, you are eligible for the confidential support, at no cost. Reach out to a counselor at Ulliance, More information can be found on the attached flyers.


Educator Services in Michigan

Please refer to the Educator Services provided by the State of Michigan for MOECS and certification: Click here to be directed to the site.

Union Guide to Discussing LGBTQ+ People and Issues

This is a guide to introduce basic language and concepts inherent in discussions of the LGBTQ+ experience in the workplace:

This is a 20th and 21st Century document outlining LGBTQ+ history: 


DFT MEMBER BENEFITS PROVIDED BY AFLAC

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We are excited to share that there is a best-in-class package with Aflac Group by offering you flexibility and choice without breaking the bank for Short Term Disability, Accident, Hospital, and Critical Illness--with direct pay options from Checking, Savings, or Credit Card.

You don't need to be overwhelmed with these options.  There is a team of local Aflac representatives that will provide the one-on-one support that you need, to feel secure in your decisions.


Please click the link below, to view offerings, rates, videos, and a way to schedule directly with one of the Aflac Team members.


https://www.aflacenrollment.com/DetroitFederationofTeachers/DPS232237442

Donations of Sick Days Policy

The DFT and the district have agreed on a Donation of Sick Days Policy which allows members to donate unused sick days to catastrophically ill members. Read through the policy and if you think you would qualify for this benefit, reach out to the DFT Office before you submit paperwork to the district. There are these forms which need to be completed: Application to Use Donated Sick DaysSick Leave Physician Statement, and the Donation of Sick Days Authorization Form.

 

IMPORTANT: If Absent More than 5 Days

If you are off work more than FIVE days, you need to complete paperwork (physician's certificate) for pay or a leave. Forms can be obtained by going to the hub at the www.detroitk12.org website. Click on Human Resources and then Employee Health Services to download the forms. Make sure to file these important papers otherwise your pay or job may be in jeopardy.