The IEA is YOU and your colleagues who have combined efforts and resources to create your own organization, an association or union of professionals who care about the schools and the environments in which children and students learn.

29,500 ESP members of the Illinois Education Association take care of our children every day and make sure they have the tools they need to succeed in our schools and classrooms.

IEA represents full-time faculty, part-time faculty, non-tenure track faculty, civil service, clerical support staff and academic professionals on college and university campuses both public and private throughout Illinois.

IEA Retired has nearly 10,000 members and represents ALL education retirees: Certified Educators, ESPs, Higher Education and their interests and retirement issues.

The IEA Aspiring Educators is a preprofessional organization of undergraduate and graduate students preparing for careers in education.

Your membership also provides you with what you need to be successful in your career and connects you with many other benefits including professional development, discounts, liability insurance and other perks.

The IEA provides attorneys to represent local affiliates and members in disputes with school boards covering a wide-range of legal issues.

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IEA offers members a number of professional development opportunities.  The offerings include both online and face to face opportunities.  IEA wants to be your “Go To” sources as you plan professional development.