Peoria ROE #48

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. ROEs are essential support offices partnering with the Illinois State Board of Education to support local school districts.

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:

… shall exercise supervision over all school districts in the region.

… 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.”