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Aspiring Educators Conference and Early Career Retreat 2026

Complete this form if you are interested in presenting a 60 minute breakout session for the 2026 Aspiring Educators/Early Career Conference on April 10-11, 2026 in Bloomington, Illinois. We are requesting proposals for professional development sessions that will be scheduled on Saturday, April 11, 2026.

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Deadline is Thursday, January 15, 2026.

About Aspiring Educators

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

Campus Membership

Be a part of the growing and developing groups of preprofessionals on college and university campuses – join the IEA Aspiring Educators Program on your campus.

Chapter Resources

Find information here from IEA, NEA and your Executive Team for chapter advisors and members. Items include the newsletter, upcoming events and chapter toolkits.

Aspiring Educators Executive Team

The IEA Aspiring Educators Executive Team are ready to answer your questions or give you assistance. These positions are elected each year at the spring IEA Aspiring Educator conference.

Aspiring Educators Rebate Application

Rebate of $20 for each year you held an Aspiring Educators membership up to four years will be issued provided the requirements are met.

Educator Pipeline Speaker/Presenter Request Form

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.

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Lindsey Jensen, Ed.D.
Early Career Development and Aspiring Educators Director
217-787-7060

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