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Discussion Topic: ESPs Bargaining in the New Normal

November 19th, 2020

6:30-8:00pm

Attention all Education Support Professionals (“ESP”):

You are invited to attend the IEA ESP Council’s November roundtable where the discussion will include the successes and challenges ESPs are currently facing. Special guest, Uniserv Director Jill Lee out of the IEA Minooka office will offer important insight and resources for ESPs as they prepare for bargaining in this turbulent time.   Participants can share their best practice and gather new ideas to enhance their job duties.

Please join us as we learn, discover, and advocate for ESP throughout Illinois. Your ESP Council is here to support you during this trying time and beyond. If you have any questions or would like more information, please comment below.

I hope you have a Spooktacular day!!!

Did you know that IEA can bring professional development to you and your school district? The IEA will work with you and your school district to tailor professional development specially for your district. This is done usually at little to no cost.

During this stressful time districts may be more receptive for the support to help plan, prepare, and present useful and relevant professional development for all staff. This also is a great way for members to experience another IEA membership benefit.

November 6th-7th

Registration is now open. Space is extremely limited and this year it’s only for Illinois residents due to the pandemic. Welcome to the IEA Ethnic Minority and Emerging Leadership VIRTUAL Training Program!Due to the global pandemic, the Ethnic Minority & Emerging Leadership Training (EMELT) will be conducted as a virtual conference and will be FREE to members. https://web.cvent.com/…/813be191-af83-4a86…/summary…

The deadline to submit an application for ESP of the Year is December 18th and will be here before you know it. As far as I know NO application has been submitted for this years ESPOTY. We know there are so many ESPs that are just plain awesome and equally qualified for this award!!! Please share this information and encourage local presidents to nominate an ESP for this prestigious award.

IEA members are supporting the Fair Tax because this amendment is crucial to the funding of our schools. Please join us for upcoming events and volunteer activities!

Sign up and share these links with other educators:

• Fair Tax town hall with Ralph Martire for IEA members – Oct. 20, 7 p.m.
• Fair Tax virtual volunteer shift -every Saturday!
• Send postcards to educators
• Join our social media rapid response team

For more information:

• IEAFairTax.org – Get the facts about this crucial amendment and learn more about the myths and lies being spread.
• Illinois Fair Tax Calculator– See exactly how you and/or your family would be affected.
• Video: Fair Tax Explained in About a Minute – Why Illinois needs a graduated income tax (fair) instead of a flat income tax (unfair).

Sincerely,

Vote Yes for Fair Tax IEA Statewide Steering Committee