Category: News & Updates

CALL FOR CANDIDATES
FOR DELEGATE TO THE NEA ASSEMBLY

TO BE HELD IN WASHINGTON, DC
JULY 2— 7, 2016

Two delegates will be selected by an election to be held Wednesday, April 13. Nominations are due not later than March 16.

• Candidate must be an IEA-NEA member of CODAA

• Winners will represent CODAA members and our interests at the various plenaries and group sessions.

• Winners must make the commitment to go to Washington and participate in both the daily IEA caucus and pertinent NEA sessions.

• In the event the winner cannot go, the runner-up/alternate will assume the responsibilities.

• The delegates will report (written or in person) the activities and issues (such as resolutions, legislative platform and the NEA budget and bylaws) which are brought before the assembly to CODAA

There are funds available from the unit and from the region to help defray expenses.

If you are interested, contact Rob Robson at [email protected] or call 630-942-3604 no later than March 16, 2016.

CODAA members are eligible for this free health screening, please take advantage of it!

CHC Wellness, Inc. is our new vendor, so you must sign up as a new participant.

To schedule your screening, register on-line at www.CHCW.com, click on “REGISTER/LOGIN” on the upper right, and enter 3005Col124 as the Program Code in the “New Participants” box; click OK in the popup box to confirm you are a new user.

Complete the Personal Info, then click “Proceed to Step 2: Insurance”, then “Proceed to Step 3: Physicians” and then “Proceed to Step 4: Appointments”.

An on-line Health Assessment is required to complete the screening. There are four dates and 2 locations available for your convenience so go ahead and register now!

Available times for screenings are 6:30AM – 10:30AM on following dates:

• Tues. March 1, 2016 in SRC 2000
• Wed. March 2, 2016 in SRC 2000
• Wed. March 9, 2016 in SRC 2131
• Thurs. March 10, 2016 in SRC 2131

*As an alternative you may also schedule your screening via phone with a CHC Wellness representative at 866.373.4242.

Mike Dusik and Stella Styrczula have been elected to serve as delegates to the IEA Representative Assembly in Rosemont, IL, April 14-16, 2016.

Husna Tarannum will serve as an alternate in case either delegate is unable to attend. Thanks to all of you who returned your ballots.

What to do about student loan debt?

Qualified borrowers are often not aware of their eligibility for programs that can make their monthly payment affordable and provide loan forgiveness.
This course features the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, and is intended to inform student loan borrowers of their rights and options in the repayment process.

Join us as we explore the 5 Steps to Kick Student Loan Debt!

Degrees Not Debt Workshop
Thursday, March 17, 2016
4:00—5:00 p.m.
IEA Naperville Office
1555 Bond Street, Suite 121

If interested in attending, visit: http://www.ieanaperville.org/events/degrees-not-debt/

Degrees Not Debt flyer

The DuPage Regional Office of Education has an opening for a teacher-coordinator. Please see attached for details.

PfS-CTE Job Description