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ISBE APPROVED LEARNING PARTNER

Supporting our schools with competent, flexible, and locally-sourced learning

As an Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)-approved learning partner, ROE4 partners with principals and leadership teams to turn improvement requirements into manageable, high-impact work that fits the realities of busy schools. 

Our flexible services are designed to meet schools where the are - from quick, on-demand expertise to ongoing support through structured, long-term partnerships. 

Our team has over 120 years of combined experience in a wide variety of educational roles, including:

  • Assistant Superintendent

  • Principal & Assistant Principal

  • Special Education & Elementary Instruction

  • English Language Arts & Reading Specialist

  • Director of Special Education

  • Program Administrator

  • Paraprofessional Trainer

  • Statewide Program Coordinator

From classroom instruction to district and state leadership, our team understands education at every level.  

Core Service Areas

  • School Improvement Planning & SIP Support - Data and root cause analysis, action plans, and progress monitoring aligned to Illinois requirements. 

  • Instructional Coaching - Classroom-embedded, low-friction coaching focused on instructional practice, feedback, and implementation.

  • Customized Professional Learning Pathways - Literacy, math, social-emotional learning (SEL), multilingual supports, co-teaching, engagement, attendance, equity, specially-designed instruction, and more.

  • Comprehensive Needs Assessments & Program Quality Audits - Instructional and special education reviews with actionable recommendations.

  • Leadership & Team Support - Principal coaching, work-style inventories & analyses, meeting facilitation support (MTSS, Senior Leadership Team, etc.), and PLC training & development. 

Our Continuous Improvement Approach

We guide schools through the Statewide Framework for Success with a focus on making the steps clearer and the work feel more manageable. 

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What Principals Appreciate Most

  • We bring clarity to complex work. You don't need another initiative: you need focus, capacity, and follow-through. 

  • We build internal capacity. Our goal is confidence and sustainability, not dependence. 

  • We respect your time. We bring agendas, tools, templates, and reminders - so meetings and PD actually move the work forward.

  • We stay flexible. We meet you on your terms. Virtually, in-person, or hybrid. 

  • "I love ROE4! The Events are applicable to the every job and help make a difference in the students' lives as well as the teachers'."
    Anonymous Teacher, North Boone Upper Elementary
  • "We chose ROE 4 because their team provided invaluable support in helping our ELA and Social Studies departments understand and implement the Illinois Literacy Plan. Their partnership, which included classroom walkthroughs and tailored professional development, was instrumental in strengthening our instructional practices around reading and writing strategies."
    Brian Truax, Director of Curriculum, Huntley School District
  • "ROE 4 offers an abundance of diverse topics for professional development, featuring knowledgeable and engaging speakers. They provide us with direct support that has helped us to improve student achievement!"
    Heather Baker, Principal, Dorothy Simon Elementary School
  • "The Regional Office of Education listens to our school’s needs and partners with us to find the best ways to support learning. They provide professional development that helps our teachers and staff grow so we can better support our students."
    Meghan Forsythe, Principal, Whitman Post Elementary
  • "The Regional Office of Education 4 is a true partner in helping schools and students thrive. They support systems with a belonging lens, ensuring every student feels seen and valued. At the same time, they celebrate innovation and encourage practices that make schools more human—places where both staff and students can learn, grow, and succeed together."
    Dr. Devon LaRosa, Chief of High Schools, Chicago Public Schools
  • "We were looking for a partner to support our mentors in growing their mentoring skills, so we reached out to ROE 4. When Carrie and Dan met with us, they listened to our needs and were able to tailor a program to support [those needs]. Our Union President and I are excited about this partnership and can't wait to see all that we learn!"
    Kari Neri, Chief Academic Officer, North Boone School District
  • "We choose ROE 4 for our trainings because they understand our district’s unique needs, actively listen to our feedback, and consistently provide responsive, high-quality support."
    Michelle Erb, Assistant Superintendent, Harlem School District
  • "The partnership between Harlem School District #122 and the Regional Office of Education #4 is truly invaluable. From audit support to professional development, programming opportunities, and networking, their collaboration has been instrumental in our recent growth as a district.  I am deeply grateful for this partnership and look forward to its continued impact in the future."
    Dr. Terrell Yarbrough, Superintendent, Harlem School District
  • “Belvidere School District greatly benefits from ROE4’s outstanding support—delivering impactful PD for paraprofessionals and addressing the unique growth needs of teachers.”
    Frank Mandera, Director of Quality Assurance, Belvidere School District
  • "As a superintendent, the ROE consistently provides a powerful collaborative space to partner with other regional leaders. I am also grateful for the ROE as we annually engage in meaningful partnership around compliance support, safety coordination, and professional development. Even in a large District with significant internal expertise, we appreciate that our ROE can provide a wide array of technical assistance to meet our needs.”
    Ehren Jarrett, Superintendent, Rockford Public Schools
  • "The work Flinn Middle School has done in the 24-25 school year; to increase student achievement, social-emotional learning, & improving our chronic absenteeism rate was led in partnership with the Regional Office of Education #4. [These efforts] assisted Flinn Middle School administration and staff to take a direct approach at improving the culture and climate of the school first, creating a sense of belonging and urgency towards our school improvement goals. ROE #4 provided clear direction and research-based initiatives that applied to daily school practices with regard to school improvement. I would highly recommend a partnership with ROE #4 as a learning and thought partner." 
    Cory Schrank, Principal, Jefferson High School
  • “The Regional Office of Education has been an invaluable partner to our school community. Their monthly meetings, free professional development, and ongoing guidance provide private schools like ours with resources and expertise that we would not otherwise have access to. Their support directly strengthens teaching, compliance, and student success, and we fully support their efforts to expand this important work.”
    Charo Chaney, Head of Upper School, Keith Country Day School

Ready to get started?

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Dan Holder

Director of School Support Services
815-636-3060

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Carrie Brockway

Director of School Support Services
 815-636-3060