DuPage Regional Office of Education

What DuPage Regional Office of Education does

DuPage Regional Office of Education (ROE #19) is a state-mandated governmental education support entity operating under the Illinois State Board of Education, headquartered at 421 North County Farm Road in Wheaton, Illinois, with a secondary Center for Student Success site in Aurora. The organization functions as the exclusive regional intermediary for 42 public school districts, 256 schools, 5 special education cooperatives, and more than 140,000 students across DuPage County, delivering mandated state services (educator licensure processing, health/life safety inspections of 318 facilities annually, Regional Board of School Trustees functions, compliance oversight) alongside expanded programs including alternative learning (ALOP, REBOUND, Partners for Success), truancy and attendance intervention, McKinney-Vento homeless student advocacy, school safety coordination (DuSMART), Parents as Teachers home visiting, STEM learning, and the DuPage CARES mental health pilot.

Core operations are delivered by nearly 60 professionals through a centralized hub-and-field model, with behavior interventionists and attendance specialists mapped to specific district clusters and programs housed across two physical centers. Core technology consists of standard education management and compliance tracking systems, integration with the state-mandated Educator Licensure Information System (ELIS), and an online course registration platform (register.dupageroe.org); no proprietary software products are sold commercially.

The business model is overwhelmingly publicly funded: services are free to school districts and families by default, with nominal fee-for-service revenue from a limited number of offerings — substitute teacher training at $50 per participant, fingerprinting/background checks (fees vary by check type), FOIA document copies at $0.15 per page after the first 50 free pages, and TIDE graduate courses priced at $235-$275 per semester hour through university partnerships (Dominican, Lewis, National Louis, University of St. Francis). Annual operating funding of $15 million supports the full programmatic portfolio, supplemented by episodic grants (U.S. Department of Education, Illinois Department of Public Health) and private donations channeled through the related DuPage Education Foundation, established in 2004 as a 501(c)-style funding arm.

Name

DuPage Regional Office of Education

Legal name

DuPage Regional Office of Education

Website

https://dupageroe.org

Company type

Public

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

DuPage Regional Office of Education (ROE #19) is a state-mandated government entity under the Illinois State Board of Education that delivers compliance oversight, educator licensure, professional development, and student support programs to all 42 public school districts, 256 schools, and 140,000+ students across DuPage County, Illinois.

Ownership category

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Product category

Regional Education Support Services

NAICS

Administration of Education Programs (92311), Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

State/Provincial Education Department Administration (BPAIABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Compliance, Risk & Audit Support Services (EHS, Title IX/Clery Support, Policy Admin) (EDAEALAK), Behavioral & Social-Emotional Support (ABA, PBIS, Counseling) (EDAJAKAE)

Keywords

• Regional education services
• Educator licensure support
• Professional development programs
• School district oversight
• Student support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Wheaton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: Public funding for regional education services including oversight, compliance, professional development, and student support programs

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

DuPage Regional Office of Education (ROE) is a government entity serving as the mandated regional education support hub for 42 school districts and 256 schools across DuPage County, Illinois. It delivers educator licensure services, professional development, compliance oversight, truancy intervention, alternative learning programs, school safety coordination, and student support services to more than 140,000 students.

Product overview

DuPage Regional Office of Education (ROE) is a government education support organization serving as a trusted partner to 42 school districts and 256 schools across DuPage County, supporting more than 140,000 students. The organization operates as a unified service hub offering multiple interconnected programs rather than a single software product. Core service areas include: Educator Licensure Services (licensing, renewals, endorsements via Illinois ELIS system), the Center for Professional Learning (professional development, Administrator's Academy, TIDE graduate courses), Student Success Programs (ALOP alternative learning, Partners for Success, REBOUND), Attendance and Truancy intervention, McKinney-Vento homeless student support, School Safety Services (countywide safety network, crisis response), Parents as Teachers home visiting program, STEM Learning Services, Substitute Teacher Training, Illinois Civics Hub, Professional Networks, Health Life Safety Compliance inspections, Career Education Ecosystem (work-based learning partnerships), Fingerprinting services, and the DuPage Education Foundation (grant support). The DuPage CARES Collaborative provides mental health support services. These programs work together to strengthen education throughout DuPage County by providing both state-mandated services and expanded programs designed to support educators, students, and families.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Educator Licensure Services Assists with educator licensure including applications, requirements, endorsements, renewals, professional development, and navigation of the Illinois Educator Licensure Information System (ELIS). Supports teachers, substitute teachers, paraprofessionals, and school administrators in DuPage County.
• Center for Professional Learning (CPL) Hub for educator growth, collaboration, and innovation offering high-quality professional learning that strengthens leadership, instruction, and student outcomes through targeted coaching and learning experiences including instructional practices, leadership development, curriculum alignment, data use, MTSS, social-emotional learning, and culturally responsive practices.
• TIDE Graduate Courses Graduate school courses offered in partnership with Dominican University, Lewis University, National Louis University, and University of St. Francis for DuPage County educators. Provides endorsement programs including Reading, ESL, Special Education (LBS1), Early Childhood/Special Education, Director of Special Education, and Teaching with Technology.
• ALOP (Alternative Learning Opportunities Program) Alternative learning program for DuPage County high school students at risk of academic failure or struggling with attendance. Students work to earn their State of Illinois High School diploma by demonstrating proficiency via GED exams, with individualized success plans incorporating high school equivalency programming, smaller classroom settings, life and work readiness skills, and college/career planning.
• Partners for Success Regional Safe School providing multi-platform learning environment for students in grades 6-12 who have experienced expulsion or multiple suspensions. Combines small group instruction, individual supports, behavior interventions, and strategies to help students transition back to their home school.
• Attendance and Truancy Services Partners with families and educators to identify barriers, build solutions, and keep students engaged in learning. Includes behavior interventionists serving specific district assignments, professional development, and truancy support programs.
• McKinney-Vento Homeless Student Support Support services for students experiencing homelessness under the McKinney-Vento Act. Provides assistance with enrollment, transportation, and connections to educational and community services through a designated McKinney-Vento Student Advocate.
• School Safety Services Countywide school safety coordination through the DuPage County School Safety Network connecting all 42 public school districts with law enforcement, fire/EMS, State's Attorney's Office, Homeland Security, and Health Department. Includes DuSMART (DuPage School Mutual Aid Response Team) for crisis response and reunification planning.
• Parents as Teachers (PAT) Program FREE evidence-based home visiting program supporting qualifying families from pregnancy through a child's third birthday. Empowers parents to become their child's first teacher through individualized bi-weekly home visits, child development activities, complimentary books, developmental screenings, and connections to community resources.
• STEM Learning Services Professional learning and support for schools and districts to strengthen STEM learning experiences. Includes hands-on workshops, instructional coaching, program design and implementation guidance, student engagement experiences, and district consultation for STEM pathways.
• Substitute Teacher Training Required training for individuals pursuing a Short-Term Substitute (STS) License and welcome training for traditional Substitute (SUB) License holders. Offers both in-person monthly sessions and self-paced online training at $50, covering classroom expectations, management strategies, professional conduct, and student learning support.
• Illinois Civics Hub Resource hub for information on required implementation of civics classes in Illinois, housed by the DuPage ROE. Contains lesson plans, newsletters, and contact resources for educators.
• Health Life Safety Compliance Regular school visits for Health/Life Safety inspections ensuring compliance with Illinois Administrative Code and School Code requirements. Reviews 42 public school districts and five special education cooperatives comprising 318 facilities annually. Also inspects building plans and issues building and occupancy permits.
• DuPage Regional Spelling Bee Annual regional spelling bee competition coordinated since 2007-08 school year as official partner of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Regional champion receives all-expense-paid trip to national competition.
• DuPage CARES Collaborative Program Mental health care pilot program providing accessible, specialized care for students with robust care navigation services. Formed in partnership with Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) to address student mental health challenges, serving ten DuPage districts.
• Career Education Ecosystem Work-based learning program in partnership with College of DuPage (Project Hire-Ed) and GPS Education Partners. Provides hands-on career exploration opportunities including paid internships, apprenticeships, workplace tours, and job shadowing for high school students in manufacturing and information technology pathways.
• Fingerprinting Services Fingerprint-based background check services for licensed educators, student teachers, interns, volunteers, and contracted service providers for DuPage County school districts to support safe learning environments.
• DuPage Education Foundation Nonprofit established in 2004 to expand educational opportunities by connecting schools and students with funding sources beyond traditional channels. Secures public and private grant support through partnerships with community organizations, donors, and grant-making institutions.
• Summer Acceleration Program Summer curriculum resource program designed to help students accelerate learning during summer months.
• Professional Networks Networks bringing educators and leaders together including Communications Directors, DuPage County Curriculum Directors (DCCD), Directors of English Language Learners (DELL), Personnel Administrators Collaborative Team (PACT), School Attendance & Truancy, Student Services Administrators, Advanced Learners, Early Childhood - Grade 3, Instructional Coaches Network, Counselor Roundtable, School Nurses, School Psychologists, SEL, Social Work, and Equity and Excellence Network.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves 42 school districts and 256 schools with over $15 million in funding
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• GPS Education Partners (GPSEd)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to provide hands-on work-based learning opportunities and career exploration for students through pre-apprenticeship and internship programs in manufacturing and information technology pathways
• College of DuPage (Project Hire-Ed)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting work-based learning opportunities and registered apprenticeship programs for students; apprenticeships can continue through College of DuPage after high school
• DuPage County Health DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partner in DuPage CARES mental health initiative and Mental Health Symposium; supports student wellness programs across the county
• Dominican UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partnership for TIDE graduate courses producing semester hours of graduate school credit for educators seeking endorsements
• Lewis UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partnership for TIDE graduate courses including Learning Behaviors Specialist (LBS1) and Reading Teacher endorsements
• National Louis UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partnership for TIDE graduate courses including Elementary Math Specialist endorsement
• University of St. FranciscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partnership for TIDE graduate courses including Educational Technology, ESL-Bilingual, Gifted Education, and Learning Behaviors Specialist (LBS1) endorsements

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cook County Regional Office of Education (ROE 14): Cook County ROE 14 is another Illinois Regional Office of Education performing the same statutory educator licensure, compliance oversight, truancy, and professional development functions as DuPage ROE 19, but for a much larger urban district footprint. It is the most structurally comparable Illinois ROE peer.
• Will County Regional Office of Education (ROE 56): Will County ROE 56 serves Will County school districts with the same mandated Illinois education support, educator licensure, Health/Life Safety, and alternative learning functions as DuPage ROE 19, making it a directly comparable suburban Illinois ROE peer.
• Lake County Regional Office of Education (ROE 34): Lake County ROE 34 performs the same statutory ROE functions (licensure, compliance, truancy, school safety) as DuPage ROE 19 for Lake County districts. It is a directly comparable suburban Illinois ROE peer.
• Kane County Regional Office of Education (ROE 16): Kane County ROE 16 is another Illinois Regional Office of Education delivering mandated educator licensing, Health/Life Safety inspections, and professional development to Kane County districts, directly parallel to DuPage ROE 19's mandate.
• McHenry County Regional Office of Education (ROE 44): McHenry County ROE 44 performs the same Illinois statutory education support services (licensure, compliance, alternative learning, professional development) as DuPage ROE 19 for McHenry County districts, making it a closely comparable suburban ROE peer.

Broad incumbents

• Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE): ISBE is the statewide agency under which DuPage ROE 19 operates as the parent oversight body. It performs the equivalent regulatory and policy functions at state level that DuPage ROE performs regionally, and sets the rules and funding framework that ROEs execute against.

Regional players

• School Association for Special Education in DuPage County (SASED): SASED is one of the five special education cooperatives in DuPage County that DuPage ROE 19 oversees for Health/Life Safety. It operates a closely adjacent special-education service delivery model in the same geography and is recognized in DuPage ROE's 2026 awards.

Others

• Illinois Education Association (IEA): IEA is the statewide educator association providing professional development, advocacy, and continuing education to Illinois educators. It is an adjacent ecosystem participant that complements but does not replicate DuPage ROE's statutory licensure and compliance mandate.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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