IEA Education Support Professional Council
Education Support Professional Council consists of thirteen (13) members all of whom are ESP school employees and members of the Illinois Education Association. The ESP council's goal is to represent and support ESP's throughout Illinois.
RESPECT is a coordinated campaign lead by education support professionals, assisted by IEA staff and supported by ESP allies.
When: The Second Thursday of each month
What to expect: Attendees collaborate in breakout rooms where all voices are essential and valued as we work to achieve the goals of RESPECT.
When: The Second Thursday of each month
What to expect: Attendees collaborate in breakout rooms where all voices are essential and valued as we work to achieve the goals of RESPECT.
Thursday, April 25
6 – 7pm CDT
Communication skills are often the foundation for implementing student behavior supports. How educators communicate with students during times of crisis or challenging behaviors can impact students’ level of de-escalation. This webinar will provide foundational information on verbal intervention, phases of de-escalation, and positive communication skills. The presenter will share effective verbal de-escalation strategies that ESPs can use to help support students across school environments. Participants will also learn how verbal intervention strategies aid in creating a positive school culture that promotes student safety and inclusivity.
Presenter: Mr. Jason Fletcher
The 2024 IEA One Conference will be held on October 18 & 19 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago-Oakbrook. We are seeking proposals for presentations for the 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. The deadline for RFPS is May 10, 2024 so please submit session proposals as soon as possible.
| I received this in my email and wanted to share it with you. Hello IEA Member! The Illinois Education Association has received a generous grant from the NEA to start IEA Educator Voice Academies across the state. The goal of the EVAs is to identify, elevate and implement effective educational policies that can positively impact our students, our schools and our profession. The statewide EVA steering committee will be selecting and supporting Educator Voice Fellows in every IEA office across the state. Every EVA Fellow will receive an organizing stipend and a micro-credential that could qualify them for local salary advancement based on their local collective bargaining agreement. We are excited to announce that we are accepting applications for Educator Voice Academy Fellows for the 2024-25 school year. Applications will be accepted through May 31, but take a moment to apply now, as we will be starting to reach out to applicants about next steps. Thanks for all you do! |
| Organizing Basics Saturdays | April 20 and May 4 | 10 a.m. – 12 noon Are you new to the concept of organizing? Want to learn how to develop the organizing skills necessary to build a strong local or motivate members to act around a specific issue? In this two-part course, we will start by learning the basic terminology of organizing, how to create an organizing statement and develop a strategy utilizing tactics that focus on a specific leadership challenge. You will also learn the leadership skills necessary to lead a successful organizing campaign. We will briefly discuss the role power and resources play when embarking on an organizing campaign. In the second session, we will work as a team, creating an organizing plan that can be implemented at the state, local or even national level. Facilitators: Crystal Bush, UniServ Director and Lakilia Bedeau, Organizer |
| Arbitration Basics Saturday | April 27 | 10 a.m. – noon In this course you will learn the basics of arbitration – the final step in the grievance process. We will briefly touch on the grievance process, and then walk through the various steps of arbitration including the possible reasons against arbitrating a grievance. You will learn best practices for developing the case for hearing, selecting and preparing witnesses, communicating with your district’s representative and writing opening statements. We will conclude with a discussion about whether to rest your case with a closing argument or a post-hearing brief and some tips for writing each. Facilitator: Bonnie Booth, UniServ Director – Naperville Office |
As we approach licensure renewal season starting April 1st, please remind your Professional Educators, ELS-CTE, Substitutes, and Paraprofessionals to check their license expiration date.
Renewal season begins April 1, 2024, for those with an expiration date of 6/30/2024.
For Professional Educator License (PEL) holders, ensure:
Thank you!
Register: APRIL https://www.mobilize.us/ieanea/event/592189
Location: Zoom – Date: April 11th, 2024 – Time: 5:30-7:00
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