Elections
Election Results 2024 IEA Spring Election Results TrainingsElections TrainingIt is the responsibility of this Committee to help each local and/or region with any questions you may have regarding election procedures. We ask, therefore, that you please take advantage of this service being offered by your peers and your “IEA Family”.…
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.
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.
Shop IEA
Gear up for school! Visit our new IEA Online Store at ShopIEA.org
Employment at IEA
View vacancies available with the Illinois Education Association. The IEA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, ancestry, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or other status protected by applicable federal,…
Retirement Resources – TRS, IMRF, SURS
Teachers’ Retirement System – TRSThe Teachers’ Retirement System of the State of Illinois (TRS) was created by the Illinois General Assembly in 1939 for the purpose of providing retirement annuities, survivors and disability benefits for PK-12 public school educators outside of the City of Chicago. TRS contributions and benefits have…
RISE Micro Grants
Our RISE (Recruit, Inspire, Support & Engage) Team offers Micro Grants of up to $1000 for locals to host events pertaining to recruitment and retention efforts.
IEA Red for Ed
Red for Ed is a grassroots movement of educators and supporters of public education who are advocating for increased public funding for education and better pay and benefits for teachers and other school staff. Red for Ed is a nationwide movement that began in 2018, but it has become increasingly…
Office Locations
IEA has 24 offices strategically located throughout Illinois to better assist local associations and individual members.
Join IEA
Members can now enroll online!
Job Links
These links will connect you with the Illinois Regional Office of Education job sites for all counties outside of Suburban Cook County and 155 school districts in Suburban Cook County.
Mentoring
What is ESP Mentoring? ESP Mentoring is also known as Peer Assistance. Peer assistance programs help ESP help ESP. In peer programs, experienced, highly accomplished veteran ESP provide sustained, intensive assistance to ESP who need assistance. Assisting ESP are typically called consulting ESP and the ESP receiving assistance are called…
About IPACE
IPACE maintains a working relationship with all elected representatives in order to fight effectively for pro-public education bills in the General Assembly.
2013-2014 SCORE Projects
The purpose of the SCORE grants is to encourage early career members and their local associations to collaborate and create opportunities for community service or school projects that are substantive and meaningful. More than 100 ideas were awarded during 2013-2014 to build visible foundations for deeper relationships with students, families…
2016-2017 SCORE Projects
IEA SCORE Projects 2016-2017 Below is a list of SCORE grants by category for the 2016-2017 program. You can view the archived list here 2015-2016 | 2014-2015 | 2013-2014. Click on the category below to see the local association and project. Community PartnershipsBatavia Education Association-A self-contained program for students with emotional/behavioral…
2014-2015 SCORE Projects
The purpose of the SCORE grants is to encourage early career members and their local associations to collaborate and create opportunities for community service or school projects that are substantive and meaningful. Below is a list of SCORE grants by category for the 2014-2015 program. You can view the 2013-2014…
IPACE
The Illinois Political Action Committee for Education exists to elect individuals to the Illinois General Assembly, statewide offices, and local school boards who will make a difference for quality education.
Higher Education Issues
The struggles in higher education mirror those of PreK-12 IEA members with regard to increasing benefits and salary and having a voice in decisions that impact members.
Resources
The association provides an array of programs and services designed to enhance the teaching profession and make sure that education professionals always have an effective voice in the decisions that affect their lives and their schools.
IEA Teaching and Learning
IEA Teaching and Learning will work with IEA staff, leaders, and local associations to provide training and coaching on how to improve teaching and learning and how to develop strategies to improve working relationships with their districts.