August 29, 2017 PASS202

Wellness Premium Discount

Please check out the information below for possible insurance premium discount available to all benefit eligible employees.

Good afternoon,

To receive an annual discount of $300 on your PSD202 medical premiums for the 2018 calendar year, you must complete a biometrics screening AND complete our annual open enrollment. This week you will be receiving a flyer with more information on how to register for the biometric screening that will take place next month. Please read through the flyer for the requirements of the discount – you must complete the biometric screening AND go through our annual open enrollment in the Employee Portal beginning October 23^rd.

Who is eligible to receive the discount?

All benefit eligible employees enrolled in the PSD202 medical plans.

Who is eligible for the biometrics screenings?

All regular employees are eligible to participate in the biometric screenings. Substitutes and permanent substitutes are not eligible to participate.

Please help spread the word to your co-workers! Watch for the flyers in the next few days!

Thank you.

Dawn Bjorklund

Benefits Coordinator

815-577-4063

dbjorklu@psd202.org

August 27, 2017 PASS202

Important Benefits/Wellness Updates

From: Dawn Bjorklund

Important Benefits/Wellness Dates

Welcome back!

We hope you had a great start to the school year! It’s a busy time of year, please watch for information to come regarding biometric screenings/flu shots and open enrollment. Below are some important dates to keep in mind:

Biometric Screenings and Flu Shots – September 26-28 and October 3-5 at various locations

Open Enrollment – October 23-November 3

Any changes made to your benefits during open enrollment will be effective January 1, 2018. Many more details are coming soon, please watch for posters, flyers and emails from Wellness and Benefits.

Thank you.

Dawn Bjorklund — Benefits Coordinator

815-577-4063

dbjorklu@psd202.org

August 27, 2017 PASS202

NEA Today/Express

Charlottesville memorial to Heather Heyer

Uniting Against Hate

Families and educators will struggle to find ways to talk with children about racism and hate, and it won’t be easy, says NEA President Lily Eskelsen García. But it must be done if history is not to repeat itself.

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Would You Panhandle for School Supplies?

Frustrated by budget cuts that leave her students shortchanged, an Oklahoma teacher took to the streets and raised $30,000 for school supplies.

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A Safer Way To Keep Schools Pest-Free

NEA partnership brings integrated pest management training to school custodians and staff to ensure safer school environments for students.

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Quality Professional Development Still Out of Reach for Educators

New survey reveals that teachers don’t have a voice or a choice in their professional learning experiences.

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Fed Up with Fidget Spinners?

You’re not alone. But if you want to give them a whirl we have ideas for incorporating them into student learning.

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Public Service Loan Forgiveness Under Threat

NEA calls on Congress to make good on our collective promise to educators and other public servants who have served their communities for years.

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New School Year Resolution: Apply for a Student Achievement or Learning & Leadership Grant from the NEA Foundation

Lesson Planner: Resources for Teaching About Hispanic Heritage Month

Works4Me: Ideas and Tips By Teachers, For Teachers

Start the School Year with a Letter

On the first day of school, this teacher has students write a letter to themselves that will be given back at the end of the school year. The students really get a kick out of seeing how they have changed from that very first day.

Have a great tip for back to school activities? Share it with us! »

August 27, 2017August 27, 2017 PASS202

IEA ESP Insider News

Welcome back! A message

from IEA

President Kathi Griffin

I hope that each of you had an enjoyable time with family and friends during the summer.

While the barbeques, festivals and parades are becoming memories, the excitement of the upcoming school year is what we are thinking about. The anticipation of working with students, fellow educators and welcoming new colleagues to our profession makes the beginning of the new school year full of enthusiasm and eagerness that support personnel feel every year.

I know that each of you, like me, is looking forward to the new adventures, connections and positive impact you will have on the lives of the students and families who you will be working with this school year. I wish each of you an amazing school year full of many successes!

Benefits of IEA membership

► What do I get for one IEA dues dollar?

► Buy back your dues ESPs (English)

► Buy back your dues ESPs (Spanish)

► Login to Members Only to access NEA Member Benefits.

Go to the Discounts drop-down menu at the top of the page
Click on NEA Member Benefits

► Back-to-school discounts from Access (an IEA partner)

Get more value from your

IEA

membership with social

media

If you are new to social media, have an account you don’t use much or want some useful tips on how to use some different platforms, hop on over to the social media page on IEA’s website for some short tutorials and tips.

There is still

time to apply for

a SCORE grant!

Deadline is

Mon., Aug. 28.

Apply Now!

Welcome new ESP local

After an organizing campaign that began last summer, a new local of 120 ESPs in Antioch SD 34 has formed the Antioch Support Professionals. The local represents all aides, library assistants, bus drivers and secretaries. The team began a rigorous membership drive early on and after receiving the official educational labor board certification, the Antioch Support Professionals have jumped right into bargaining preparation.

Sept. 5 – 4:30 p.m.
McHenry High School East Campus

Wear RED in solidarity!

Download flier

IEA One Conference – Oct. 21-22 in Oak Brook

Watch a short video: Don’t miss this year’s IEA One Conference!
One Conference brochure
Online registration
Conference funding request form

ESP council meeting

The ESP Council met on Sat., Aug. 19. There were 14 people who expressed interest in serving to fill three vacancies. The council elected Jill Scarcelli, Troy Education Association, Region 51; Tammra Fabis, Huntley ESP Association, Region 54; and Natalie Copper, Evanston Childcare Workers, Region 41. Click here to read more.

Professional development webinar series

NEA ESP Quality Department in the Center of Great Public Schools, in collaboration with other professionals in the education workforce, have created a wide variety of professional development webinars in a series designed to support the professional growth of education support professionals.

► View recorded webinars