DeKalb County ROE

DeKalb County ROE The DeKalb ROE provides a number of vital services for DeKalb county school districts from bus safety and licensure to professional development.

The DeKalb ROE provides annual health/life safety inspections of county schools, required bus safety training, fingerprinting and background checks for educators and substitute teachers. In addition, we make sure teachers are ready for the classroom by monitoring and issuing educator licenses. Professional development which we provide keeps educators in tune with not only state standards but up-to-date best practices to help all students succeed and be prepared for real-world challenges. Schools must also work with our office to ensure that they are in compliance with federal and state standards. The DeKalb ROE issues the GED or High School Equivalency Certificate to those who have successfully completed the exam. The Safe School Program is another part of our outreach efforts and provides students suspended or expelled from their schools and others an alternative learning environment to help meet their educational needs. Schools must additional submit their calendar, show their assessment and instruction plans to meet ISBE Quality Assurance guidelines throughout each school year. We make hundreds of visits to schools throughout the year to ensure that our schools are providing the education called for under state law.

Interested in learning more about your child's development? Stop by Cortland Community Library next Monday from 9 to 11 ...
09/22/2026

Interested in learning more about your child's development? Stop by Cortland Community Library next Monday from 9 to 11 and receive a free developmental screening and tools to track development! Stay for the Fine Motor Monday and Preschool Play Time programs!

No registration required!

Look for us at the bus stop!We're excited to share that DeKalb County IRIS now has bus stop signs at Taylor St. and Linc...
09/21/2026

Look for us at the bus stop!

We're excited to share that DeKalb County IRIS now has bus stop signs at Taylor St. and Lincoln Highway in DeKalb!

Waiting for the bus? Take a moment to scan the QR code on the sign. It connects you with our IRIS Team, who can help you access local resources and supports for you and your family. Whether you need help finding food, housing, healthcare, or something else, we're here to help.

Keep an eye out! More IRIS bus stops are coming soon around the city of DeKalb.

Are you an organization in our community? If you'd like to learn more about IRIS and how you can help families connect to your resources, click the link below:

https://forms.gle/11bjW84Mf5jiTARx9

Together, we can make sure every family knows where to turn for support.

Trauma-informed knowledge is one thing — applying it in the moment is another.Join Chaddock for an interactive training ...
09/17/2026

Trauma-informed knowledge is one thing — applying it in the moment is another.

Join Chaddock for an interactive training on their Developmental Trauma and Attachment Program (DTAP®). Learn to:
See why adult regulation comes first
Build relational safety with students
Spot Midbrain activation
Help students regain Cortex access
Support students in Back Brain mode

📍 Northern Region — DeKalb County ROE #16, 2500 N Annie Glidden Rd, Ste C
📅 Nov 4, 2026 | 8:30–11:30am

Open to teachers, truancy workers, ALOP Advocates & counselors!

Register: pdroe.net

Looking for activities to do with your little ones as the weather cools? Check out our Parent Playgroups - new activitie...
09/14/2026

Looking for activities to do with your little ones as the weather cools? Check out our Parent Playgroups - new activities each week in several different locations!

Register: https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fbasicsdekalbcounty.org%2Fbasics-dekalb-county-programs%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwcGRvZgFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETEzeFN4SWNOUkFrbk5Ka09sc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHngNLnMzq_T06yDgoR4qR7yDyngcOueajsj5UJB1usdIde_3lreV-L4Dya1U_aem_nPRbcdwD5E7jsqapKbyF1A&h=AUCfQq8zcEhadDivhmiQ3CtrkIDxKYI2g_jfcxrqp14UJ6LCWrplHVFvqpFyjUaCCKJ6aivxUejmXsJa4gSSaun2VhGo9SI-yn2USA2ac6n4oQGiSDMl-Nhf5N-09dme-f0gUGhvfODv&__tn__=R]-R&c[0]=AUCOdTXoJ6z6_S-PaMGZJgppanxvmC5wn16g4pxYSlThJNCanXlGk9vuz3YRDqysVgMmBKS0OGFLKbBVzomCAxtL0Xd3PLBrQ85nN7YPszrGfN-U0ZJXL0w4Xr1BQqgYJO041AzbG3RLbIEYYkqYvMUrPEoVgjYr5SHDdznNmDY30_afyfBMsOAe7oDphhURAQ33opKLO_TqNdZq82lTeLssvQ&c[1]=AUCmT0QIA5Nay5iUg6_WojzV46iqdWhT3vlLwFDO22CDNE252jjzV-VrYXJz5TafkU3dPnIlyg2nUgV4psCiJDjcxWKr7HdnxK2A1yYajrPiXkeP911wr8BeFy9GvAmR_wI9L0VB3K1r753EgqJuCZKKehqxS3KQZyK8yTPUwsxr5sWNiFH6lWa64KSYl_Q

SEL Spotlight at Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary! Fifth graders at Brooks Elementary in DeKalb enjoyed their monthly Social-...
09/10/2026

SEL Spotlight at Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary!

Fifth graders at Brooks Elementary in DeKalb enjoyed their monthly Social-Emotional Learning presentation with Mimi this week. Students explored self-regulation practices that build academic resilience and support a growth mindset — skills that carry them far beyond the classroom.

Being trauma-informed is one thing. Translating that knowledge into daily practice, minute-to-minute interactions, and q...
08/26/2026

Being trauma-informed is one thing. Translating that knowledge into daily practice, minute-to-minute interactions, and quick decisions is another — and it's hard.

Join us for this interactive training presented by Chaddock, grounded in their Developmental Trauma and Attachment Program (DTAP®), where you'll learn to:
-Explain why adult regulation is a vital first step in responding to student behaviors
-Strengthen the foundation of relationships and safety with students
-Recognize Midbrain activation in students
-Identify interventions to help students regain Cortex accessibility
-Support students who may be functioning in their Back Brain

All teachers, truancy workers, ALOP Advocates, and counselors are encouraged to attend!

Northern Region — DeKalb County ROE #16
2500 N Annie Glidden Rd, Ste C, DeKalb, IL 60115
November 4, 2026
8:30am–11:30am
Register now at pdroe.net

(Central and Southern Region sessions also available — see flyer for details!)

Kicking off the school year right!Susan partnered with Kristine Leider, Special Education Administrator in D427, to brin...
08/25/2026

Kicking off the school year right!

Susan partnered with Kristine Leider, Special Education Administrator in D427, to bring professional learning to the dedicated paraeducators serving grades 6-12. It was a wonderful morning of learning and collaborating to kick off the new school year!

Building Thinking Classrooms comes to Hiawatha!Mimi had a blast introducing the Building Thinking Classrooms framework b...
08/25/2026

Building Thinking Classrooms comes to Hiawatha!

Mimi had a blast introducing the Building Thinking Classrooms framework by Peter Liljedahl to Hiawatha teachers during their institute day! This innovative approach is transforming how students engage with math and problem-solving.

Want to learn more? Reach out to Mimi at [email protected]

Mimi and Susan were invited to present at the DeKalb School District Institute Day. Along with presenting, they had the ...
08/13/2026

Mimi and Susan were invited to present at the DeKalb School District Institute Day. Along with presenting, they had the chance to hear from a powerful panel of high school students and attend Dr. Rachel Mahmood's World Café keynote on belonging.

Grateful for the opportunity to connect, learn, and grow alongside our DeKalb School District partners!

Join us at the DeKalb Back to School Bash until 1 pm! Lots of resources and fun.
08/08/2026

Join us at the DeKalb Back to School Bash until 1 pm! Lots of resources and fun.

Address

2500 N. Annie Glidden Road
Dekalb, IL
60115

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+18152170460

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