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Training and conferences

ESP webinar: Supporting our own through mentoring
Thur., Dec. 8  |  5:30–6:30 p.m.
Information / Registration

2017 NEA National Leadership Summit
Feb. 24–26  |  Hyatt Regency Orlando
Information / Registration

2017 NEA ESP Organizing Conference
Mar. 10–12  |  Hyatt Regency Dallas
Information
Deadline to request funding is Jan. 26.

How ESPs make a difference

During American Education Week, NEA celebrated National ESP Day and the ESP careers that are essential to student success with the release of a new video, ESPs: Meeting the needs of the whole student. Through the eyes of Sofi, a middle school student, the video shows how ESPs make a difference both in and out of the classroom.

Do you know a social justice hero or an outstanding educational support professional?

Nominations are being accepted for:
2017 NEA Human and Civil Rights Award
Nominations due Dec. 9.

2017 IEA ESP of the Year Award
Nominations due Jan. 16.
2018 NEA Foundation Awards for Teaching Excellence
Nominations due Jan. 16.

Two open seats on ESP council

ESP members interested in being appointed to fill two vacancies on the council should submit a brief statement of interest and bio to Kathy Jesuit, ESP council chair. Deadline is Jan. 2.

NEA’s guide to the Affordable Care Act

NEA healthcare reform

Online survey from NEA

NEA will be randomly selecting Education Support Professional (ESP) members to participate in a national online survey to help better understand the professional support needs of ESPs, as well as their feelings toward the association. If you receive an email invitation, we encourage you to complete the survey. Results will be shared in early 2017.

The myth of color blindness

Tales from the Front Lines by Paul Gamboa

ESP apparel

Short-sleeved ESP T-shirts can be ordered through Dec. 9.

Huge holiday savings

NEA Click & Save

Mark you calendar

  • Dec. 22–Jan. 2: IEA offices closed for winter break
  • Jan. 7: Great Northern Area (GNA) bargaining conference, NIU Hoffman Estates
  • Mar. 4: ESP Council meeting, 9 a.m.–3 p.m., Naperville IEA office

Quick links

Contact IEA Connect for all your IEA-related questions

7 a.m.–7 p.m.  |  Monday–Friday
Contact an IEA Connect specialist by phone, email or live chat.
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Christmas Party

   We would like to let you know that we are not able to take last minute walk ins for the Christmas Party tomorrow night(the 9th). We have had enough RSVP’s to fill the hall where the party is being held. We are sorry we don’t have room for more but didn’t expect this big a turnout. Please know that we will be doing more events in the coming new year and are going to look for larger venues to hold them in so please keep an eye on new posts for upcoming events. We want to continue to plan fun things for us to get together and do so that we all get to know each other better.

  Thanks for all your support,

Marty, Joanne, Jennifer, Janet, Juanita and Bill

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IEA/RA Voting Results

Ok everyone, here are the final numbers:
Schools that returned ballot envelopes – 29 out of 33
Schools not received as of this mornings interoffice mail :
       Freedom Elementary
       Lakewood Falls Elementary
       Plainfield East High School
       River View Elementary
Final Results are as shown below.   All counts were made by PASS members Laura Burns, Diana Luciano and Judy Miller and final numbers were verified by APT member Marianne Martinez. The top six vote getters are eligible to attend the Assembly in March.

If anyone has any questions, please let me know.
Total # of Ballots received 369

JoAnne Clemans-252
Bill Favero-249
Janet Grimes-255
Juanita Samms-244
Jennifer Peil -249
Damien Bolognani-16
Brian Castleberry-8
Kevin Hales-3
Carla Vacco-2
Samantha Greek-2
Janet DiStasio-1
Jean Terlep-1
Victor Seffner-1
Kathy VanDeRostyne-1
Robby Bennett-1
Terry Burnett-1
Christina Martinez-1
Emily Campos-1
Judith Wehner-1
Patty Bizzi-1

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Retro Pay Update

  Good news!! The retro pay will be issued on the December 9th pay period. Unfortunately this will only be the regular hours retro. On December 23rd the district will pay the Overtime/Extra Duty retro pay and the TA stipend. These are supposed to be separate line items for both pay dates like the just paid out longevity stipend so watch your pay statements for these. If you do not get yours please contact your building rep or one of the executive officers for help.

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IEA Delegate Election

   This Thursday is the election for the delegates to send to the IEA/RA in March of 2017. Your building rep should have the ballots out for you to vote. Again night crews will vote on Wednesday night and everyone else on Thursday. There will be bio’s of the candidates for you to look at prior to voting. The RA is the representative assembly in Chicago this year where the IEA votes on issues and the new budget for the coming year that affects all of us. Please be sure to take the time to vote.