Learn more about the issues impacting schools, students, and teachers and support staff and actions you can take to protect public education.
ONE Conference – Join us October 17-18, 2025 for a two-day event offering a variety of elective sessions for Education Support Professionals, Higher Education, and IEA Retired members.
Anti-union organizations like the Illinois Policy Institute are trying to silence our collective voice. The voice we use to advocate for our students, our schools and ourselves. We won’t let them.
Tier 2 is a major flaw in our pension system, and it is causing many to switch careers or choose not to begin a career in education in the first place.
Learn more about the issues impacting schools, students, and teachers and support staff and actions you can take to protect public education.
Donate to the IEA Foundation to help build relationships between schools and communities by funding SCORE grants around the state.
Raising Education Support Professionals by Elevating Careers Together is a statewide effort by ESPs, with the support of IEA staff, to improve working conditions.
Discounts at the places you shop every day in categories like: Dining, shopping, hotel and travel, car rental, movies and entertainment, outdoor recreation, home and garden, health and beauty, and auto service.
To teach in Illinois, you’ll need at least a bachelor’s degree and a teaching license. On this page, we’ll go over the steps required to teach in Illinois, plus answer some commonly asked questions about licensure.
Grants for up to $1,000 are available for IEA members and their local associations to collaborate and create opportunities for community service or school projects.
IEA Members have access to 300+ high-quality online courses, many with Professional Development Clock Hours for FREE.
