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| Here are some ways you can take action. Thu, Oct 24 @ 7pm Advocating for Essential Professional Development for ESPs › In every role, ESPs are integral to meeting student needs and making sure students have the tools and supports needed to succeed in our schools and cl…See details Thu, Nov 21 @ 7pm Becoming a Professional Learning Leader: How to Grow ESP Leadership and Promote Solidarity › Meet Professional Learning Leaders (PLLs) from Project LEAP and learn how they have grown through this leadership experience, elevating their professional…See details All times Eastern |
Don’t miss this years ONE Conference. It is sure to be the best ONE Conference yet!
Hotel block closes on Saturday, October 5th at noon.
Join us in 2024 for a two-day event offering a variety of elective sessions for
Education Support Professionals, Higher Education, and IEA Retired members.
Hotel | Session Times | Session Descriptions | Agenda
One Conference will be held October 18-19, 2024 at DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago Oak Brook, IL.
Join us for a two-day event offering:
Low cost – $20 before Oct. 10, then $30. Funding may be available to cover registration and hotel fee through your IEA local or region office. If you need funding assistance to attend, contact your local IEA office.
Professional development and elective sessions especially created for ESPs
Collaboration time with other amazing Education Support Professionals
Fabulous meals
A time to be seen, heard and appreciated!
We will be offering lots of session for everyone to choose from. Please visit Cvent for a list of all session descriptions, times and to register or review the 2024 One Conference Brochure.
Sessions will begin on Friday, October 18 beginning at 5:00 pm through Saturday, October 19 at 12:45. We will have a keynote presentation from Noel Candelaria, NEA Secretary-Treasurer.
The hotel block for attendees closes tomorrow, October 5th, it’s available here and on the registration page in Cvent.
Undo Tier 2 Tuesday
It’s Tier 2 Tuesday! Tier 2 does not just impact teachers, but also higher ed, clinicians and education support professionals (ESPs), like Carl.
When Tier 2 was created by lawmakers, it seems they did not consider what a retirement age set at 67 would mean for maintenance workers, custodians and grounds workers whose work could include heavy lifting, or physical education teachers or educators who work with very young children. Learn more: UndoTier2.org
2024 One Conference Registration is Now Open!
One Conference will be held October 18-19, 2024 at DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago Oak Brook. The One Conference is an opportunity for IEA Education Support Professional members, Higher Education members, and IEA Retired members to development professional skills, earn professional development credit and network with colleagues around the state.
We will be offering lots of session for everyone to choose from. Please visit Cvent for a list of all session descriptions, times and to register. 2024 One Conference Registration. Sessions will begin on Friday, October 18 beginning at 5:00 pm through Saturday, October 19 at 12:45. We will have a keynote presentation from Noel Candelaria, NEA Secretary-Treasurer.
The hotel block for attendees is now available and posted on the website and on the registration page in Cvent.
Happy Fall!
We Celebrate You!
Thank you!
I truly appreciate all who were able to join us this morning for our virtual ESP Celebration. I hope you felt seen, heard, and valued because you are. Thank you to all education support processionals who make a difference every day in our schools, universities, and communities! Learning couldn’t happen without the work we do.
#iearespect #onejobshouldbeenough #neaesp
Operation Swing State
The Illinois Education Association has partnered with a group called Operation Swing State to help connect our members with Harris/Walz election efforts in Wisconsin and Michigan.
On Friday, the IEA Board of Directors voted to concur with the NEA’s decision to recommend Kamala Harris and Tim Walz for president and vice president in the upcoming election. As you probably know, most believe the decision on who succeeds President Joe Biden in the oval office will come down to seven swing states – Wisconsin and Michigan are two of the seven.
If you’d like to help in the effort, IEA and Operation Swing State will be providing buses to bring volunteers to Wisconsin and Michigan to knock on the doors of fellow likely voters and encourage them to vote for the Harris/Walz ticket.
Here are the details for meeting spots and registration links:
- Oct. 12 – Michigan: Meet at the IEA Matteson office (4747 Lincoln Mall Dr.) by 8 to leave by 8:30 a.m. Register here.
- Oct. 19 – Wisconsin: Meet at the IEA Rockford office (7029 Rote Rd.) by 8:30 to leave by 9 a.m. Register here.
- Oct. 26 – Michigan: Meet at the IEA Matteson office (4747 Lincoln Mall Dr.) by 8 to leave by 8:30 a.m. Register here.
If you’d rather take part in other actions, visit the Operation Swing State website for additional opportunities.
Relational Organizing and the One-on-One Conversation
Two Sessions | 6 to 8 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 16 and Wednesday, Sept. 18
| Relational Organizing and the One-on-One Conversation examines how personal relationships and interactions enhance leadership capacity, engage members, and drives successful organizing and contract action campaigns. In this course, we will learn the basic principles of relational organizing, why it is important to leverage strong and weak networking ties, and how to build strong coalitions that drive successful campaigns. We will also delve into the specifics of various 1:1 conversations, including the ISHUAY method of engaging. This course is broken into two parts, and will be delivered through on-line lecture, videos, role-playing activities and group discussions, offering a comprehensive learning experience that provides opportunities for 1:1 conversation skills development. Although not required, there will be several videos we strongly encourage you to watch to prepare for each session to enhance your learning journey. Participants will: Learn basic relational organizing principles, Learn the importance of relational organizing in the workplace and community, Learn how to leverage strong and weak networking ties to build capacity and power, Gain practice experience through case study and interactive exercises. Target audience: This workshop is ideal for union activists, local leaders, committee chairs, building representatives and anyone interested in developing personal relationships and networking strategies that can drive change. Facilitators: IEA UniServ Director Crystal Bush and IEA Organizer Ursula Gruber Location: Zoom |
September Board Meeting Advocacy
Happy Weekend
Each month many education/member advocates travel to Springfield and come together to bring issues effecting members and advocate for the changes and results we seek to improve the climate and working conditions of educators from across Illinois.
- NAMI Illinois – National Alliance on Mental Illness presentation
- Legislative Report – Legislative Update, Supporting upcoming election, Undo Tier 2
- Committee Report share out – Aspiring Educators, Early Career, Education Support Professionals, Higher Ed, NEA Directors, President’s Support Team, Retired
- Sub-committee’s Report share out – Mental Health and Wellness, IEA Budget, IEA & NEA Representative Assembly Planning, Internal Operations, New Chair Discussions, Organizing, Racial and Social Justice
Thank you to all who give up their valuable time with family and self to support and advocate for their union family.
Strategic Communication Skills for Education Leaders
Participants will receive a $500 STIPEND upon program completion.
| Registration is open for a first-of-its kind professional development program created exclusively for Education Leaders and is being offered through the IEA Palatine Region Office. Strategic Communications Skills for Education Leaders: Supports lifelong learners who are committed to continuing personal and professional development. This innovative program develops intercultural leadership skills to cultivate inclusive and productive relationships in increasingly diverse and complex environments. Focuses on individual critical thinking skills and self-reflection. In this program, participants learn to (1) analyze difficult personal and professional situations and (2) enhance their ability to work effectively in uncertain times with individuals of diverse backgrounds and beliefs. Training Program Schedule: Five sessions beginning Sept. 28. Four in-person sessions and one shorter online Zoom session: Sat., Sept. 28, 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sat., Oct. 12, 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sat., Nov. 2, 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sat., Nov. 23, 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. TBD, online Zoom (approximately 1-2 hours) |
| Learn more about the program and share the brochure with others who may be interested! Any questions? Please contact Sandy Wall, associate staff in the Palatine IEA office. |
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