DuPage ROE

10/22/2026

Two DuPage County schools were among 24 schools across Illinois recognized by Governor JB Pritzker as 2026 Governor’s Blue Ribbon Schools!

A big congratulations to Builta Elementary School (Indian Prairie School District 204) and Winnebago Elementary School (Marquardt School District 15).

This prestigious recognition celebrates schools demonstrating outstanding academic achievement and significant progress in closing achievement gaps. Congratulations to the dedicated teachers, administrators, staff, students, and families whose hard work and commitment to educational excellence made this achievement possible!

The DuPage County ROE is proud of you! 💙

10/21/2026

The GPS Parent Series and College of DuPage are partnering for an exciting mini-series designed to share valuable College and Career Readiness information with families that supports the requirements of the PaCE Framework.

**Thursday, November 5**
**Purposeful Paths: Connecting College Opportunity and Career Discovery**

Noted author Ana Homayoun will discuss why early career exploration matters and how parents can help children identify their interests and strengths before making decisions about college majors and course selections. A panel of experts will explore early college, career-connected learning experiences, and College and Career Pathway Endorsements.

**PLUS: College Affordability & Financial Aid Fundamentals for Families**

Families will receive practical information about scholarships, grants, and responsible borrowing to help them prepare for the financial decisions that accompany college planning.

Learn more: https://gpsparentseries.org/events/ana-homayoun-and-panel/

**Tuesday, November 17**
**Selecting and Paying for College: The Nuts, Bolts, and Secrets**

New York Times columnist Ron Lieber will interview higher education journalist Jeff Selingo about navigating college costs and strategies for paying for college.

Learn more: https://gpsparentseries.org/events/ron-lieber_jeff-selingo/

All GPS programs are FREE, do not require registration, and are open to everyone!

Zoom links and continuing education information are available at www.gpsparentseries.org.

GPS in partnership with College of DuPage -- Purposeful Paths: Connecting College Opportunity and Career Discovery

10/20/2026

Tune in to Navigating Education Together: The Mission in Action, with Amber Quirk, DuPage ROE Superintendent!

Discover how the ROE is growing, evolving, and expanding its impact to support schools and communities.

🎧 Listen: https://dupageroe.s.gy/dupage-podcast

10/18/2026

Inspiring day at the Naperville 203 Career Motive8 event!
Your regional superintendent attended to see firsthand how this incredible event connects students with future career paths. The goal? To help model and scale this type of countywide opportunity so other districts can offer similar transformative experiences for their students.
A huge thank you to Naperville 203 and all the wonderful community partners who made this event such a success. Together, we’re building stronger futures!

10/16/2026

“What evidence do I have, and what might I be assuming?”

It's an important question for every educator to consider.

Assistant Regional Superintendent Dr. Vickie Trotter recently led Stratford Middle School educators through a workshop developed to help educators recognize how personal experiences and assumptions can shape their interactions with students.

One participant shared: “It was helpful to be challenged in what evidence I have. Sometimes none, which makes it purely an assumption that isn’t helpful or accurate.”

This is one way the DuPage ROE helps educators reflect on their practices, build stronger relationships, and create classrooms where every student feels supported.

Thank you to Principal Phyllis Taborn and the Stratford Middle School team for welcoming this important conversation!

If this customizable workshop would be useful at your school or district, contact us today!

10/16/2026

Our hearts are with the families, students, staff, and entire community in Bend, Oregon, following yesterday’s tragic school shooting. It's heartbreaking to see another school community facing such unimaginable loss.

Every child deserves to feel safe at school. And keeping kids safe takes all of us.

Here in DuPage County, the Regional Office of Education is working alongside local law enforcement and community partners to remind families of two simple but important steps: keep fi****ms securely stored and out of the hands of children, and speak up when someone makes threats of violence or self-harm.

These are conversations that matter, and they're an important part of keeping our schools and communities safe.

Today, our thoughts are with everyone in Oregon who is grieving. No family or school community should have to experience this kind of heartbreak.

10/15/2026

A heartfelt THANK YOU to DuPage Credit Union for hosting a winter coat and clothing drive for the ROE’s Parents as Teachers program! Your generosity will help keep our families warm this winter. We are so grateful for your partnership and commitment to making a difference in DuPage County!

10/14/2026

A BIG THANK YOU to Kellie Soule and Gear Up DuPage for their generous donation of items from their children’s resale event to the ROE’s Parents as Teachers program! These items will help support the families and children we serve. We are grateful for this wonderful partnership and for organizations that care about making a difference in our community!

10/14/2026

A heartfelt THANK YOU to DuPage Credit Union for hosting a winter coat and clothing drive for the ROE’s Parents as Teachers program! Your generosity will help keep our families warm this winter. We are so grateful for your partnership and commitment to making a difference in DuPage County!

10/13/2026

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