Member Center
IEA is an association of more than 135,000 members composed of Illinois elementary and secondary teachers, higher education faculty and staff, educational support professionals, retired educators and college students preparing to become teachers.
Our Members
Teachers
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.
Education Support Professionals
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.
Higher Education
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.
Retired
IEA Retired has nearly 10,000 members and represents ALL education retirees: Certified Educators, ESPs, Higher Education and their interests and retirement issues.
Aspiring Educators
The IEA Aspiring Educators is a preprofessional organization of undergraduate and graduate students preparing for careers in education.
Benefits
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.
Legal Assistance
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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Professional Development
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.