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.




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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.
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Support for Schools
At ROE4, we believe that when we support educators and empower students, entire communities grow stronger.
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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.
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Testing Center
Our office also supports the educator workforce through streamlined licensure assistance, background fingerprinting services, and clear guidance every step of the way.
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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
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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.
Oct 15, 2025Register -
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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.
Jessica Quisenberry Oct 16, 2025Register -
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.
Oct 17, 2025Register

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
CONTACT ROE4
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Regional Office of Education #4
300 Heart Boulevard
Loves Park, IL 61111 -
Summit Academy
1102 Evans Ave.
Machesney Park, IL 61115