Regional Offices of Education are local educational agencies throughout Illinois that serve as a liaison between the Illinois State Board of Education and the local school districts throughout their county.

• Responsibilities include:
• Responding to questions and concerns, including but not limited to school law issues, from parents, teachers, administrators, boards of education, and other citizens.
• Issuing, registering, and renewing teacher certificates.
• Providing G.E.D. transcripts and certificates.
• Conducting professional growth opportunities.
• Reviewing area school budgets, audits, and financial reports.
• Conducting public school building inspections and verifying compliance with building codes.
• Assist local schools with other needs and requirements.

Dr. Mark Eichenlaub is the Regional Superintendent of Schools for St. Clair County.

Office hours are Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

There are 27 public school districts in St. Clair County and currently 100 public schools.

There are nearly 46,000 students (pre-k through Grade 12) enrolled in public schools in St. Clair County.