Teacher Union Partnerships

Illinois Education Association (IEA)
The IEA is an association of more than 135,000 members composed of Illinois elementary and secondary teachers, higher education faculty and staff, educational support professionals, retired educators and college students preparing to become teachers.

Illinois Federation of Teachers (IFT)
The IEA is an association of more than 135,000 members composed of Illinois elementary and secondary teachers, higher education faculty and staff, educational support professionals, retired educators and college students preparing to become teachers.

How the Partnerships Work
Illinois ASBO and teacher union representatives have periodic meetings and interactions related to legislative topics where administrators and teachers can find congruence move together in joint support. This primarily takes place at the executive director level.

Benefit to Illinois ASBO Members
  • Open channels of communication.
  • Knowledge of union positions on the issues.
  • Potential negotiation of mandates or other issues impacting schools.

Key Contacts

Audrey Soglin
Executive Director, IEA
(312) 407-0227
Audrey.Soglin@ieanea.org
Dan Montgomery
President and CEO, IFT
630-468-4040
dmontgomery@ift-aft.org



Advocacy Partnerships

Illinois Statewide School Management Alliance

A consolidated effort led by the executive directors and boards from four participating organizations.

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Illinois Vision 20/20

Vision 20/20 is led by the Alliance executive directors plus key individuals from each sponsoring organization.

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The Center for Tax and Budget Accountability

This partnership was crucial in the creation of the Evidence-Based Funding Model and continues to draw attention to revenue solutions for Illinois.

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Illinois State Board of Education

Illinois ASBO maintains a close relationship with ISBE through the Alliance.

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Teacher Union Partnerships

Illinois ASBO maintains open channels of communication to understand union positions on issues and potentially negotiate on issues impacting schools.

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Other Advocacy Stakeholders

These partnerships help provide a bigger umbrella of support when the Alliance is trying to pass legislation.

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