Early Career Spring Retreat
April 10-11, 2026
IEA Early Career Spring Retreat Please join us for the 2026 IEA Aspiring Educators Conference and Early Career Retreat, April 10-11, 2026, at the DoubleTree in Bloomington, Illinois. This event is specifically designed for Aspiring Educators and and IEA early career members (K-12 teachers, ESPs, and higher education members in their first 10 years in...
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Aspiring Educators Conference
April 10-11, 2026
IEA Aspiring Educator Conference Please join us for the 2026 IEA Aspiring Educators Conference and Early Career Retreat, April 10-11, 2026, at the DoubleTree in Bloomington, Illinois. This event is specifically designed for Aspiring Educators and and IEA early career members (K-12 teachers, ESPs, and higher education members in their first 10 years in the...
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HCR Activist Weekend
April 24-25, 2026
At HCR Activist Weekend you will join educators and advocates for a weekend of collaboration, leadership development, and action to strengthen public education. Engage in interactive workshops, connect with peers, and gain tools to drive change in your schools and communities. Featuring Sundjata Sekou (NEA, New Jersey), who will lead two dynamic sessions exploring innovative...
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NEA Representative Assembly
July 3-7, 2026
Each summer, approximately 6,000 educators meet to debate the vital issues that impact American public education and set National Education Association policy and activities for the year ahead. More coming soon.
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Summer Leadership Academy
July 27-30, 2026
Join us in 2026 for training on leadership skills that make a difference for our students, our locals, our schools and our communities. More coming soon. Shop IEA
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One Conference
October 16-17, 2026
Now Accepting Requests for ProposalsThe 2026 IEA One Conference will be held on October 16-17, 2026, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago-Oakbrook. We are seeking proposals to present at the 2026 One Conference with a focus on Advocacy, Leadership and Professional Development. Submissions can be for a 45-minute session, 1 hour session or a 2...
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Ethnic Minority Emerging Leadership Training
November 13-15, 2026
Join us in 2026! EMELT is designed to provide training for ethnic minorities emerging leaders with a series of sessions including developing leadership skills, helping to navigate the business events and the association, and providing tools to help attendees begin their leadership journey. More coming soon. Shop IEA
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IEA Representative Assembly
April 8-10, 2027
The Illinois Education Association Representative Assembly (IEA RA) convenes every spring. The debates and decisions made by the assembled delegates set the direction of IEA for the coming year. More coming soon. What is the IEA RA?
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