Student

The IEA Student Program is a pre-professional organization of undergraduate and graduate students preparing for careers in education.

Join the IEA Student Program

Join online for $22.00 plus local dues (if any) and receive, a FREE one-year subscription to Instructor magazine. Join now!

Attention recent graduates/former members of the IEA Student Program:
IEA encourages you to review this link which explains the recent changes to the Illinois Teachers’ Retirement System (TRS). If you do not accept a teaching position for the 2010-2011 school year, we encourage you to substitute teach in a public school district before January 1, 2011 in order to earn service credit in TRS and qualify for Tier I retirement benefits.  If you return to college to seek additional degrees or endorsements, you are eligible to renew your IEA Student membership.  If you would like more information about the recent pension changes, obtaining a substitute certificate, or IEA membership benefits, please contact us.

Retired/Student Mentoring Program

Would you like to have a mentor? Do you believe that you will encounter situations that a mentor could provide insight? Do you trust the opinion of others or do you believe that only you can provide solutions which will lead to a successful resolution of your perceived problems? Find out more on the Retired/Student Mentoring Program

Student Speak Newsletter

Download the latest edition of the student program newsletter

• November 2011 Student Speak
• September 2011 Student Speak
• February 2011 Student Speak
• November 2010 Student Speak
• October 2010 Student Speak

About the Student Program

The IEA Student Program is a preprofessional organization of undergraduate and graduate students preparing for careers in education. As a member of the IEA Student Program, students are also a part of the larger Illinois Education Association, an educational professional organization representing over 128,000 members in the state. IEA Student Program members are also part of the National Education Association, a network of state associations that has over two million members and is a major force in shaping the nation’s education agenda.

Student Chapter Web Sites

Find out what is going on at your local chapter.

Campus Membership

Be a part of the growing and developing groups of preprofessionals on college and university campuses – join the IEA-NEA Student Program on your campus.

IEA Student State Officer Team 2011-2012

The IEA Student Program State Officers are ready to answer your questions or give you assistance. These positions are elected each year at the spring student conference.

Contact the Student Program