The ETA

Proudly representing over 2,400 dedicated educators serving over 40,000 students throughout 11 different communities, the Elgin Teachers Association (ETA) is a local affiliate of the Illinois  Education Association/NEA.

We exist to advance the cause of the teaching profession and the cause of public education – the cornerstone of our democracy.

President’s Posts

ETA Election Results

The ETA Election Results for NEA Delegates, District Committees, and ETA Leaders has been approved for posting. The election process cannot be completed without all the building representatives, volunteers to count the ballots, and members like Holly Yee and Dave Palewski our election chairs for many years. Now that you are in the mood to vote, … Read More...

 

Legislative News

Springfield is back in session next week

As we shared at the RA, there were approximately 3000 education bills generated by the state legislature last year. This Tuesday the House Education Committee will be reviewing 20 potential bills, none of which are related to pension. Hearing Notice for Education. The Senate has a much shorter agenda and will only be looking about half […]

 

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Instructional Council – May 2014

Summary Statements May 15, 2014 The Instructional Council reviewed questions from the bargaining team regarding the proposal brought to the bargaining team and summarized IC’s discussion around those questions.  This information will be brought back to the bargaining team. The impact of common core planning was reflected in the presentations … Read More...

PAR Update May 12

The PAR panel has completed this year's program and has begun the process to invite teachers to participate in 2014-15 school year. Thanks goes to retiring PAR member, Hilda Curda. Hilda was one of the founding members of the group that created and implemented this program. She will be missed. Program Update PAR May 5_2014 … Read More...

Instructional Council – April 2014

Summary Statements April 17, 2014 The Instructional Council reviewed proposed revisions to the contract language as it relates to the Instructional Council. The impact of Common Core planning was reflected in the curriculum and materials presented and approved by council this month: • Dual Language resources were approved by the … Read More...