We’ve attempted to compile several helpful links & resources here. Resources include important documents and websites that we believe will benefit UFEA members and others interested in public education. Feel free to take a look around, or contact us and suggest a resource to be added here!
Contract & Letters of Understanding
You can view the entire contract online or download the document on the Contract page.
We also currently have a Letter of Understanding in effect responding to the Governor’s Executive Order requiring COVID-19 vaccination or testing for school employees in Illinois.
FAQ and Resources for Members
- Blackout Day FAQ
- Grievance FAQ
- Maternity & Paternity Leave FAQ
- Professional Learning Communities FAQ
- Retirement FAQ
- Vaccine Mandate FAQ
Documents for Members
Bylaws (revised May 2021)
UFEA Expense Voucher | UFEA Expense Voucher (fillable form)
IEA Links
- IEA Regions 14 & 62 (Bloomington Office)
- IEA Members Only Website
- Illinois Education Association
- Update Your IEA Member Profile
- Degrees Not Debt
- Illinois Learning Standards
- IEA Teaching & Learning
- Job Links
- IEA Professional Development and Online Learning Portal
- IEA SCORE Grants
- SLO: Student Learning Objective
- IEA Evaluation Resources
- Trauma-informed Practices, ACEs, Student Discipline Resources
NEA Resources
Member Benefits, Discounts & Deals
Other Helpful Links & Resources
- TRS: Teacher Retirement System
- Educator Licensure Information System (ELIS)
- Regional Office of Education
Community Links
MEDIA
LOCAL GOVERNMENT & AGENCIES
- Town of Normal
- City of Bloomington
- McLean County
- Bloomington/Normal Convention & Visitors Bureau
- Bloomington/Normal Economic & Development Council
- McLean County Health Department
EDUCATION
- Unit 5 Schools
- Bloomington Public Schools (District 87)
- Heartland Community College
- Illinois State University
- Illinois Wesleyan University
HEALTHCARE
COMMUNITY RESOURCES