Higher Ed Day of Action
February 25, 2026
Join IEA Higher Ed members for a Day of Action in Springfield. We will hold a rally at IEA HQ and head over to the Capitol building to lobby our lawmakers and advocate for a minimum salary for adjunct faculty.
IEA Representative Assembly
March 12-14, 2026
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. IEA RA ApparelShop IEA RAMore coming soon. What is the IEA RA?
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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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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 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
Join us in 2026 for a two-day event offering a variety of elective sessions for Education Support Professionals, Higher Education, and IEA Retired members. The One Conference is an opportunity for IEA Education Support Professional members, IEA Higher Education members, and IEA Retired members to develop professional skills, earn professional development credit and network with...
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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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