Complete this form if you are interested in presenting a 60 minute breakout session for the 2027 Aspiring Educators/Early Career Conference on February 26-27 in St. Charles, Illinois. We are requesting proposals for professional development sessions that will be scheduled on Saturday, February 27, 2027. Deadline is December 1st.
The IEA Educator Pipeline supports the Illinois Education Association (IEA) staff, members, locals, chapters and clubs by providing support to the growth of educators beginning in high school through their first 10 years in the profession. Our programs include Educators Rising (high school), Aspiring Educators (collegiate), and Early Career (IEA members in their first 10 years). Please complete this form to indicate your interest in a speaker/presenter attending an event at your school/chapter/local to promote the IEA Educator Pipeline.
IEA currently has legislation that would require student teachers be paid for their labor.
- Reduce barriers to pursuing a career in education
- Strengthen and diversify the educator pipeline
- Advance educational outcomes for students
Tell your lawmakers: Support the next generation of teachers! Support HB 1375!
Lindsey Jensen, Ed.D.
Early Career Development and Aspiring Educators Director
217-787-7060
2026 Aspiring Educators Fall Retreat
Date: October 3, 2027
Time: 10AM to 2PM
Location: IEA PDC, Springfield IL
Cost: Free
Registration Link
Registration closes October 1st.
2027 Aspiring Educators Conference & Early Career Retreat
Date: February 26-27, 2027
Location: Q Center, St. Charles IL
Cost: $25
Registration Link – Opens November 1st
Registration closes February 1st
Contact the Aspiring Educators Program
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