ADVOCATE. EDUCATE. SERVE.

The Regional Office of Education #4 (ROE4) provides a wide range of services, support, and professional development to educators, schools, and families across Boone and Winnebago Counties.

 

Summit Academy

Summit Academy

Supporting students through alternative education.

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Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

Empowering every educator through meaningful learning.

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  • Professional learning

    Professional Learning

    We offer expert-led school improvement services, ongoing professional development opportunities for educators, and a fully equipped testing center for GED, licensure, and certification exams.

  • Support for schools

    Support for Schools

    At ROE4, we believe that when we support educators and empower students, entire communities grow stronger.

     

  • Students and families

    Support for Students & Families

    From tackling chronic absenteeism through targeted attendance intervention to helping students thrive through alternative education at Summit Academy, ROE4 is committed to meeting the evolving needs of our region.

     

  • Testing Center

    Testing Center

    Our office also supports the educator workforce through streamlined licensure assistance, background fingerprinting services, and clear guidance every step of the way.

     

  • ROE4 team

    Meet Our Team

    ROE4 is a service organization led by the Regional Superintendent of Schools in partnership with the Illinois State Board of Education.

     

Upcoming Courses

  • Unravel the Mystery of RSSI

    Co-hosted with Chrissy Mombela, the Partnership For Resilience Director of Programs and Initiatives. This session would benefit administrators and leaders who want to learn what RSSI is, what the benefits of utilizing it are, and how TRS-IA, REACH, and SHAPE are connected to RSSI.

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    School Counselor Collaborative

    Build relationships with other school counselors in the district and beyond. Discuss challenges and successes, and learn from each other. Stay up-to-date on the latest trends and best practices in school counseling. Collaborate on initiatives to improve student outcomes.

  • Maximizing the Newest ISBE Tools: A Guide to Performance Level Descriptors, Standards to Success, and Assessment Cut Scores for School and District Teams

    [9:00 - 11:00 AM Session] Led by members of the ISBE Standards Setting Committee, these sessions will equip educators with the knowledge to navigate the newest ISBE tools, including newly-refined Performance Level Descriptors and Standards to Success for guiding instruction and assessment.

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Advocate, Educate, Serve

About ROE4

As one of Illinois’ Regional Offices of Education, ROE4 acts as a vital link between the Illinois State Board of Education and the local school systems in our region. We take that responsibility seriously, working every day to advocate for learners, educate professionals, and serve our community with integrity.

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  • 1200

    Square miles covered

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  • 4500

    Educators supported

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  • 60000

    Students supported

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  • 100

    Schools served

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CONTACT ROE4

  • Regional Office of Education #4
    300 Heart Boulevard
    Loves Park, IL 61111

  • Summit Academy
    1102 Evans Ave.
    Machesney Park, IL 61115