One Conference
The One Conference is an opportunity for IEA Education Support Professionals, Higher Education, and IEA Retired Members to develop professional skills, earn professional development credit, and network with colleagues from around the state.
Bremen educators announce their picks for school board
BREMEN – The following statement is attributable to the Bremen District 228 Joint Faculty Association (JFA) President Stephen Hogan: “Through exhaustive dialogue and research, the Bremen High School District 228 (BHSD228) Joint Faculty Association proudly endorses the following three candidates in the upcoming BHSD228 Board of Education election: Marcus Douglas, Mary…
Unanimous support for resolution calling for equal pay at City Colleges of Chicago
CHICAGO – A resolution with unanimous support from City Councilors across Chicago calling on City Colleges to provide adjunct faculty equal pay for equal work was introduced at yesterday’s City Council meeting by Ald. Sue Sadlowski Garza. The resolution seeks to close the pay equity gap between adjunct faculty members at…
Illinois Education Association President Kathi Griffin calls for action on health safety, student meal programs, continued student learning and wages for educators in the event of school closures due to COVID-19
SPRINGFIELD – In light of the global COVID-19 pandemic that has been declared by the World Health Organization (WHO) Illinois Education Association (IEA) President Kathi Griffin released the following statement: “We are deeply concerned about the health and safety of our students, our educators and our communities. We have been…
Illinois Education Association recommends candidates in Illinois primary
SPRINGFIELD – The state executive committee of the Illinois Political Action Committee for Education (IPACE) has recommended three candidates in the Illinois primary race – two for the office of Secretary of State of Illinois and one for the Illinois Supreme Court. The IPACE Executive Committee met with candidates Friday…
Burr Ridge teachers wear red, pack school board meeting
WILLOWBROOK – Dozens of Palisades Education Association (Palisades EA) members, along with parents and other community members, plan to pack tonight’s Community Consolidated School District 180 school board meeting. Palisades EA and District 180 are now in federal mediation and have been bargaining since the beginning of June. The teachers…
Pensions
What is IEA’s position on pensions? When it comes to pensions, the Illinois Constitution is clear: “Membership in any pension or retirement system of the State, any unit of local government or school district, or any agency or instrumentality thereof, shall be an enforceable contractual relationship, the benefits of which…
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Durfee Technology Magnet School receives SCORE grant
Decatur Education Association member Heather Herron was awarded a SCORE grant for skill building to improve her student’s basic needs to succeed in life. Real world situations were illustrated by bringing professionals from the community into the school to talk with the students about their professions. This included firefighters, business professionals, etc.…
Partnership for Resilience Conference Presentations
Adverse Childhood Experiences and Trauma 101 Dr. Matt Buckman, Clinical Director of the Child & Adolescent Division Egyptian Public and Mental Health Department Building Community Coalitions to Improve Children’s Health Heather Westrick, Administrative Director SIU Office of Population Science and Policy Catch onto Health: A Whole Community, Whole School, Whole…
Durfee Technology Magnet School Receives SCORE Grant
Teacher and IEA-DEA member Heather Herron talks about her receipt of an IEA SCORE grant. She was awarded the grant for skill building to improve her student’s basic needs to succeed in life. Real world situations were illustrated by bringing professionals from the community into the school to talk with…
IEA Statement on IDPH’s adoption of the CDC Guidance for Schools
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Education Association released the following statement attributable to IEA President Kathi Griffin: “We are very excited that the Illinois Department of Public Health has decided to adopt the Centers for Disease Control’s guidance for schools. Both agencies are correct that vaccines are the best way to keep…
Burlington teachers hold car rally for student safety, raise concerns about school district’s return to learn plan
BURLINGTON – Tonight, teachers, community members, students and parents plan to gather in their cars and “honk to have their voices heard” at a car rally just before the Central School District 301 Board of Education (BOE) meeting. The COVID-19 pandemic means only a small group will be allowed to…
Triad Education Association president releases statement on COVID-19 mitigation efforts
TROY – The following statement is attributable to Triad Education Association (TEA) President Andrew Frey: “Triad Education Association is committed to delivering the best possible education to the students of the Triad School District in the safest environment for the students and staff possible. Ninety percent of teachers in the…
Illinois Education Association Statement on Changes to COVID-19 Requirements for School Employees
SPRINGFIELD – The following is attributable to Illinois Education Association (IEA) President Kathi Griffin regarding the decision by Gov. Pritzker to update the testing requirements for school employees, removing the requirement that unvaccinated employees test weekly: “We are so glad to be taking this next step forward. The start of this…
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Teacher Performance Evaluation Plan Guidance A guidance document that addresses how to enhance student learning outcomes and the professional development of teachers in ways that are fair and effective for all stakeholders. This document includes example policy language and ideas for streamlining the evaluation process. The Danielson Group The Danielson…