Sometimes the hardest thing we can do is to see the best in people or situations. I choose to do hard things; I choose positivity.

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.
Sometimes the hardest thing we can do is to see the best in people or situations. I choose to do hard things; I choose positivity.
I’m excited to be able to come to Springfield with so many amazing advocates to represent All members! Day two…bring it.
Check out this opportunity.
I am extremely honord to be asked to present at the Year-Round Organizing Campaign Convening. Tomorrow I will be presenting on the amazing things that are happening in Illinois and the RESPECT Campaign.
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
Please plan to join us!
ESPs truly are the backbone of every school community. They play a critical role in the lives of our students and our schools. They are some of the most valuable people in a building and their value is so often overlooked when districts/universities are looking at their budgets. Join us to learn how you can help build a movement of rESPect. It’s time we start treating them that way!
It is time to EDUCATE!
Meeting ID: 361 562 2707
Passcode: 647586
Please plan to join us!
ESPs truly are the backbone of every school community. They play a critical role in the lives of our students and our schools. They are some of the most valuable people in a building and their value is so often overlooked when districts/universities are looking at their budgets. Join us to learn how you can help build a movement of rESPect. It’s time we start treating them that way!
It is time to EDUCATE!
Meeting ID: 361 562 2707
Passcode: 647586
Funding options available – Apply for funding using link below. You may also get funding from your local and/or region IEA office.
September 30 – October 1
DoubleTree By Hilton Hotel Chicago-Oak Brook
Oak Brook, IL
Please join us for the 2022 One Conference for IEA Education Support Professionals, Higher Education, and IEA Retired members. The two-day event will offer a variety of elective sessions and feature keynote speaker, Mary Kusler, Senior Director, Center for Advocacy – National Education Association.
Hotel | Session Times | Session Descriptions | Agenda
Registration Fee: $20 per registrant prior to the event; $30 per registrant onsite.
Registration Deadline: Friday, September 26, 2022 at noon
Hotel Reservations
Participants needing to reserve a hotel room for the night can do so at One Conference Hotel. Housing closes on September 21, 2022 at noon.
Funding Application
IEA request for funding application for the One Conference, due by August 29.
Please remember all those who work so hard to support our students, staff, and schools.