"Education is not the answer to the question. Education is the means to answer all questions."
- William Allin _______
Jodi Scott
Regional Superintendent
Welcome to the Regional Office of Education. On our website, you will find information on the variety of duties performed by and services provided through the Regional Office of Education. We at the Regional Office of Education are proud of our work and look forward to the continuing challenge of professional performance. Your comments and suggestions on the format and contents of this resource are welcome. We hope you find this resource both informational and useful.
HMWROE #27 Office
Monmouth, Illinois
The Role of the Regional Superintendent
The Regional Superintendent of Schools is the chief administrative officer of a Regional Office of Education, and the only elected education professional office in Illinois. As an intermediate agency between the Illinois State Board of Education and local school districts, the office of the Regional Superintendent performs regulatory functions as directed by the Illinois School Code. The Code states that the Regional Superintendent of Schools:
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"Shall exercise supervision and control over all school districts in the region."
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"Shall act as the official advisor and assistant of the school officers and teachers in his region. In the performance of this duty he shall carry out the advice of the State Superintendent of Education."
In addition to coordinating and delivering state and local services, the Regional Superintendent acts as an advocate for education by providing positive leadership and disseminating information for educators, school districts, and the public.