Invest In Excellence
Nov 30 - Dec 1, 2007
Prairie Capitol Convention Center
Springfield, IL
The Winter Advocacy Conference will help local bargaining team members prepare for future negotiations and much more. Sessions will focus on bargaining, organizational development, tools for building effective locals, professional development and taking action.
The 2007 Conference will offer nearly 100 elective sessions. The conference will begin on Friday afternoon and end on Saturday afternoon. Some elective sessions are general to all IEA members and some are more specific to various groups within the IEA family.
Keynote Speakers
Willie Jolley
Award winning speaker, singer, and author
Friday, Nov 30 - 8:15pm
Willie Jolley is an award winning speaker, a world-class singer, and a best selling author and media personality all in one person. Willie Jolley was recently inducted into the Speakers Hall of Fame, a lifetime award for speaking, excellence and professionalism.
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Reg Weaver
President, National Education Association
Satuday, Dec 1 - 1:00pm
Reg, a middle school science teacher from Harvey, Illinois and former IEA president, is an outspoken advocate for public education and one of the country’s foremost education leaders. Weaver travels across the country as an ambassador for public education, stressing the Association’s mission to ensure that every child in America can attend a great public school right in his or her own neighborhood. More...
Register Online - CLOSED
Register online and save up to $20 off the $130 conference registration. Stay at the President Abraham Lincoln Hotel for a special conference rate. You can register and mail a check or use your credit card. Registration deadline is Nov 16, 2007. |
Electives
 8 sessions in 2 days with over 100 electives to choose from, take a moment to download the WAC Brochure and select your track. Choose from electives in leadership, professional development, technology and more... Download Brochure |
CPDU/PTP Opportunities
 Help meet your requirements by earning Continuing Professional Development Units (CPDU) or Professional Training Points (PTP) for many of our electives. Certificates of completion will be given after each eligible elective. |
Classroom Makeover
 Saturn and Staples in conjunction with the IEA will be conducting a drawing for a $500 Classroom Makeover. Simply visit the Saturn and Staples booth at the conference center and sign up to win! In order to win, you need to be present at the closing general session beginning at 12:00 on Saturday, December 1, 2007. |
Questions about WAC
If you have any questions about the Winter Advocacy Conference, we want to hear from you! Please use the form below or call us directly at 1-866-690-3876 x303.