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.

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