Bloomington Education Association

09/25/2026

Are you in year 1-10 as an educator, looking to make connections with other educators, and thinking about getting more involved in the IEA?! Well this is for YOU! All early career members are invited to the Fall Blitz on October 24th from 10am - 2pm at Epiphany Farms. It's FREE!

Please register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/u/1/d/e/1FAIpQLSdG6CI-mk7Lz9STU27PPTHNfBZA0sr5eIKXy-Qq7PfU9jASHQ/viewform?usp=preview

09/20/2026

Let’s unite on our second free training this Thursday at the Bloomington IEA office (4:30 PM - 6 PM)! Check our story or your email for more information!

09/15/2026

ISBE is accepting applications for financial support now through Oct. 1.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4y5ASvB
APPLY: https://bit.ly/4rf1wQf

09/07/2026

Are you interested in pursuing National Board Certification? The ISBE subsidy can help with the costs.
Need more info? Attend the free online webinar from IEA on September 16th.

ISBE is accepting applications for the fiscal year 2027 National Board Component Subsidy through Oct. 1. Our agency assumed responsibility for the Illinois National Board Teaching Excellence Program in July.

Eligible Illinois educators pursuing or maintaining National Board Certification through the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards may receive financial support through the component subsidy to help cover certification costs. Funding is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis and is subject to availability, so please share this information with teachers and school counselors who may be interested in pursuing National Board Certification.

Visit our National Board Component Subsidies webpage for more information. https://www.isbe.net/Pages/National-Board-Component-Subsidies.aspx

09/06/2026

Do you want to know more about how we negotiate our collective bargaining agreement? Are you thinking of taking on a leadership role in the coming years? Please join us for our second free training of the year: Bargaining Basics, September 24th at 4:30. This training is open to ALL MEMBERS!

09/03/2026

The first member social of the year will be on September 17th at Schooners Pub and Grill from 5pm-7pm! Come socialize with union members, ask questions, and enjoy free appetizers! 🍎 ✨

08/26/2026

The BEA Apparel Store is open for business! 🚨Represent our union on Wednesdays, buy a comfy hoodie for the cooling weather, or upgrade your gear NOW! Visit Select Spiritwear before October 5 to purchase: https://selectspiritwear.com/collections/bloomington-education-association
📅 All new members who join BEA by September 15 will receive a FREE BEA t-shirt. Join today, and stay tuned for more information!
📦 All orders will be delivered to buildings after the shop closes.

08/24/2026

Hey, BEA! Have you thought about pursuing National Board Certification? You already know one of the presenters 😉

Are you interested in getting your National Board Certification? IEA is hosting an informational webinar to help you get started! Join us Sept. 16 at 7 p.m. and learn how you can transform your practice. Link in comments to RSVP.

07/08/2026

A wonderful and well deserved tribute to our friend, colleague, and inspirational leader.

05/22/2026

This is wonderful news.

IEA's legislation on Notice to Remedy, SB 2914, passed out of the Illinois House of Representatives. It passed the Illinois Senate in April, and both chambers passed the bill with veto-proof majorities. It now awaits Gov. JB Pritzker’s signature to become law.