The following training sessions are scheduled in the Bloomington Office for this school year. Members from Regions 14 & 62 are welcome and invited to attend. As each training nears, an invitation will be sent with more details and with RSVP information. This schedule is subject to change.
July 31, 2012 | 9-4 @ the IEA Office
Association Representative & Leadership Training
This annual summer training will focus on the roles and responsibilities of local leaders and Association Reps. The morning will be targeted for Membership Chairs & Treasurers, while the afternoon will be for all leaders and reps.
Target Audience: Local officers & leaders, ARs, Membership Chairs and Treasurers
September 28-29, 2012 | @ the PDC in Springfield
IEA CORE Conference
The CORE Conference will be held at the PDC with a focus on Bargaining, Advocacy & Professional Development.
Target Audience: All members
October 11, 2012 | 4:30-6:30 @ the IEA Office
Enforcing the Contract & Representing Members
The focus will be on knowing and understanding the local collective bargaining agreement, with an emphasis on identifying and processing grievances and representing members when there is potential disciplinary action.
Target Audience: All members, especially leaders, officers, grievance chairs & ARs
December 6, 2012 | 5:00-8:00 “Double Session” @ the IEA Office (includes dinner)
Preparing to Bargain / Navigating the World of Insurance
The focus will be on getting ready to bargain, with an emphasis on understanding the bargaining process, basics of the law, data collection & analysis, surveying members, communication strategies & roles. You will also be introduced to important topics and issues related to Insurance.
Target Audience: All members, especially those bargaining this year or serving on Insurance Committees
January 17, 2013 | 5:00-8:00 “Double Session” @ the IEA Office (includes dinner)
Local PR Campaigns & Association Websites
Participants will learn about the importance of local public relations efforts, work on a local PR plan and also be introduced to the basics of a local association website.
Target Audience: TBD
February 21, 2013 | 5:30-8:00 @ the IEA Office (includes dinner)
Knowing the Numbers
Led by the IEA Research Department, the focus will be on understanding the basics of school finance. Participants will analyze their District’s budget and expenditures and begin to develop a bargaining strategy. Participants will be asked to collect and provide some data prior to the training – more details will be provided.
Target Audience: Local presidents & officers, bargaining committees (inc. that “numbers” person)
April 18, 2013 | 4:30-6:30 @ the IEA Office
To Be Determined
The Spring training topic is yet to be determined.
Target Audience: TBD
TBA – Summer 2013 | @ Illinois State University
Summer Leadership Academy
Dates & information about the 2013 SLA will be made available as soon as possible.
Target Audience: All members
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