Its priority is children,
providing them with the best possible,
uninterrupted education.
Members are treated as professionals.
IPE encourages the achievement of
positive results in classrooms and
schools without resorting to militant or
adversarial techniques.
It is opposed to compulsory unionism,
including all forms of forced
membership, forced dues and fees, and
extorted political contributions.
It supports local teacher groups by
encouraging the growth of other
independent teacher associations at the
local level to represent members.
It doesn't get involved in election
campaigns or use member dues to fund
political causes or candidates.
Dues are very reasonable and
directly related to the actual costs of
the benefits and services provided to
members.
