Dear Indianapolis Public Schools Employee,

On behalf of the Indianapolis Education Association, I, Ronald S. Swann, I welcome you on being a teacher in IPS where you can make a difference in the lives of students every day. IEA is composed of dedicated educators who advocate for students, the teaching profession, our classrooms, and schools, and our IPS community.,
 
You are never alone when it comes to professional guidance and support from IEA. When you become a member of IEA, you are also a member of the Indiana State Teachers Association (ISTA), and the National Education Association (NEA), where over 4 million educators across the country and world share your passion for public education.

Educators are equipped with the skills to make school and classroom decisions to ensure student success. Our mission and values are:

A professional association organized to sustain quality public education, improve students’ educational opportunities, and advance the professional status of educators.

We are committed to ensuring Just Cause and Due Process for members, decision-making and initiatives that attract and retain IPS teachers, advocacy for the profession at the local and state level.

Being an educator is a calling. Teaching is personally rewarding and demanding. That is why IEA strives to help you to thrive by providing the professional support and tools you need to accomplish your goal of being an outstanding educator.

Come Join IEA!

Sincerely,

Ronald S. Swann

Please complete this form and remit it to IEA at the address below.
Indianapolis Education Association
6325 Digital Way, Suite 200
Indianapolis, IN 46278

Thanks for being a proud member of the Indianapolis Education Association (IEA). Since June 29, 1929, the IEA has been dedicated to our student’s success, as well as our teacher’s professional skills, rights, compensation, benefits and working conditions. As an IEA member, you are also a member of the Indiana State Teachers Association (ISTA) and the National Education Association (NEA).

Teaching is a very demanding, challenging and rewarding profession as you already know. IEA’s Executive Board and all building Association Representatives are willing to assist you with any concerns, questions or issues. Make it a point to get to know your building rep and where his or her room is located. Please listen for IEA updates at your staff or ten-minute AR meetings.

Your membership with IEA provides representation under the new evaluation system or professional support you may need now or in the future. As a member, you can receive a variety of discounts and membership services that you can receive free by going online at ista-in.org or neamb.com. Many members save more than their annual membership costs by using these savings each year.

Thanks for being a member of IEA. We are all in this together.
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Sincerely,
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Ronald S. Swann
IEA President