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Heading to the Illinois Education Associations Board of Directors meeting and Summer Leadership Academy
I’m excited to be heading to Illinois State University in Normal, Illinois for our August IEA Board of Directors meeting to do the work of advocating for our students and members.
Join the waitlist to attend Summer Leadership. https://ieanea.org/events/summer-leadership/
July 24-27, 2023 at Illinois State University in Normal, IL.
IEA has organized great trainings on leadership, organizing, and bargaining skills that make a difference for our students, our locals, our schools and our communities.
- Professional development sessions will be held on Tuesday afternoon, July 25 and Wednesday morning, July 26.
- Summer Leadership Retreats will be offered Wednesday afternoon, July 26 from 1:30 to 4:30 and Thursday morning, July 27 from 8:30 to 12:00.
- The Organizing School will be held on Tuesday, July 25 & Wednesday, July 26 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Thursday, July 27 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 pm.
REGISTER NOW – Waitlist Only
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This summer keeps moving forward. What have you done this summer to recharge? Any fun suggestions?
To all the educators out there, congratulations on finishing a busy school year. To those who assisted and supported students during summer school, thank you!, To those who have worked all summer prepping and preparing our buildings for students and staff to return, thank you!. Educators dedicate themselves to the safety and nurturing development of their students or staff, As the school year quickly approaches, I hope you are taking some time to focus on your own well-being.
What are some of the ways you have been recharging and renewing yourself this summer?
For me, I love to spend time with my family. I love to garden, and I have my own little bit of heaven right next to my back patio, my goldfish pond. Picture above.
Apply Today: Education Support Professional Leadership Institute
Education Support Professionals: Don’t miss this opportunity!
The ESP Leadership Institute (ESPLI) is open to ALL ESPs: bus drivers, paraprofessionals, secretaries, nurses, librarians, teacher aides, custodians, techs and all school support staff.
Visit: bit.ly/3rpxQF4
DEADLINES:
Must submit the online application by 11 p.m. CDT on August 11, 2023.
Must submit the video requirement by 11 p.m. CDT on August 14, 2023
Attention: ESP IEA RA Delegates
We are looking forward to seeing you at this year’s IEA Representative Assembly. There is a lot of important information we need to share with you!
Please be sure to attend the ESP open hearing Thursday morning from 10:00-11:00 at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare Rosemont (International Room C). Also, don’t forget to stop by our ESP Council and rESPect Campaign exhibit tables to say hello, pick up important informational materials to share with your members, shop for ESP promotional items, meet other ESP delegates, and get a chance to win fabulous prizes and giveaways. You really don’t want to miss it!
Did I mention prizes? Stop by the ESP Council table often to see if you are a winner and collect your prize. New prize winners will be posted throughout the RA.
What is rESPect? Join our virtual meeting on February 9th to find out more.
rESPect: Raising Education Support Professionals by Elevating Careers Together
Happy Education Support Professional Day!!
We hope you feel appreciated today and know that what you do matters! You are phenomenal, needed, and essential and you deserve RESPECT!! www.iearespect.org
2 DAYS!!!! IEA ESP One Conference
ESP Rights In the Spotlight on the World Stage
I love that my union fights for ESPs everyday. The National Education Association is fighting to give all ESPs the voice they deserve here at home and around the world.
Education International gave voice to education support professionals across the globe at its 8th Annual World Congress held last month in Bangkok, Thailand.
Education International (EI) is a 400-member federation of global teachers’ trade unions representing 32 million education personnel, and its World Congress is a meeting of the decision-making body that determines the policy, programs, and budget for the organization.
This year the World Congress voted unanimously in support of the rights and status of Education Support Personnel (ESP) and to officially declare May 16th as World ESP Day to recognize their work and contribution to quality education.
Attending the congress was an NEA delegation that include ESP members Lois Yukna and Saul Ramos. Ramos, a paraeducator from Massachusetts and the 2017 ESP of the year, addressed the World Congress in favor of the resolution to support ESPs. NEA Today spoke to Ramos about his experience at EI. Click button to read more about Ramos and the World Congress event.
Hello Las Vegas and NEA ESP CONFERENCE!
ESPs from around the country are coming together in Las Vegas to attend the NEA ESP Conference. This is a premier conference helping ESPs to develop greater skills in many areas. Just a few topics include sessions that enhance a wide variety of job category skills, ACES: Building Resilient Students, Organizing, and Racial Justice. #WeLoveOurESP
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