Summer Leadership Academy
July 27-30, 2026 – Join us for training on leadership skills that make a difference for our students, our locals, our schools and our communities.
NEA Representative Assembly
July 3-7, 2026 – Educators meet to debate the vital issues that impact American public education and set NEA policy and activities for the year ahead.
Learn more about the issues impacting schools, students, and teachers and support staff and actions you can take to protect public education.
Undo Tier 2
Tier 2 is a major flaw in our pension system, and it is causing many to switch careers or choose not to begin a career in education in the first place.
Anti-union organizations like the Illinois Policy Institute are trying to silence our collective voice. The voice we use to advocate for our students, our schools and ourselves. We won’t let them.
Donate to the IEA Foundation to help build relationships between schools and communities by funding SCORE grants around the state.
Raising Education Support Professionals by Elevating Careers Together is a statewide effort by ESPs, with the support of IEA staff, to improve working conditions.
Discounts at the places you shop every day in categories like: Dining, shopping, hotel and travel, car rental, movies and entertainment, outdoor recreation, home and garden, health and beauty, and auto service.
To teach in Illinois, you’ll need at least a bachelor’s degree and a teaching license. On this page, we’ll go over the steps required to teach in Illinois, plus answer some commonly asked questions about licensure.
