HCR Activist Weekend
Featuring Dr. Bettina Love Live! IEA Members will join together to experience and create Black Joy as they play, support, encourage, and build the relationships which nurture racial and social justice activists
NEA Representative Assembly
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.
Summer Leadership Academy
Join us in 2024 at Illinois State University in Normal, IL. for training on leadership skills that make a difference for our students, our locals, our schools and our communities.
One Conference
Ethnic Minority & Emerging Leadership Training
The training is open to all IEA members and NEA members in other state affiliates. EMELT is designed to provide training for ethnic minorities and 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.
IEA Representative Assembly
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.
Aspiring Educators Spring Conference
Join us to collaborate and network with other Aspiring Educators, as well as learn more about union activism and engagement.
Early Career Spring Retreat
This event is specifically designed for members in their 1-10 years of teaching and is hosted and planned by the IEA Early Career Committee members from across the state.