There is an ROE office in each county at the following locations:
Clay County - 2nd Floor of the Louisville Courthouse
Crawford County - 2nd Floor of the Commercium Building just south of the Courthouse in Robinson
Jasper County - County Office Building, just southwest of the Courthouse in Newton
Lawrence County - Basement of the Lawrenceville Courthouse
Richland County - 3rd Floor of the Courthouse in Olney
Each office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 12:00pm and 1:00pm to 4:00pm. All offices close from 12:00pm to1:00pm for lunch. The offices are closed for national holidays.
The Statement of Assurance (Assurance of Completion of Professional Development form) needs to be completed on the paper form or online on the Certs system with the required number of Professional Development activities completed by your certificate's expiration date. Requirements vary due to different teaching circumstances. For assistance contact the Newton ROE #12 Office at (618) 783-2523.
You need an official transcript (cannot be a copy) and 30 semester hours from an accredited college or university. 60 semester hours are required for a Paraprofessional Certificate. There is no fee for a teacher's aid certificate.
You must be a resident of Illinois, 18 years of age, your high school class must have graduated, and a have form of ID. In certain circumstances, a person can be younger if the GED test is court ordered or they are a single parent. There is a $35.00 fee to take the test. The test has 5 parts - Writing, Social Studies, Literature, Math, and Science. You must also pass the State and Federal Constitution.
Work permits are generally required for 14 and 15 year olds. The minor needs to have already found a job. They will need to bring in a copy of their birth certificate and social security card. Forms need to be completed for approval from their parent/guardian, high school administrator, and their employer. A copy of their most recent physical is also required. Work permit forms can be picked up at any ROE #12 office.
I am having trouble with my e-mail or need an address. Who do I contact?
Contact John Sweat at the Robinson ROE office at (618) 544-2719 or at Olney at (618) 392-4631.
Where is the School Improvement Office located?
The School Improvement Office is located on the 2nd floor of the Richland County Courthouse in Olney. The office can be contacted at (618) 395-8626. Their fax number is (618) 395-8160.
Where is the Learning Technology Center Office located?
The Learning Technology Center 6 North Office is located on the 2nd floor of the Commercium Building in Robinson. The office can be contacted at (618) 544-4811. Their fax number is (618) 546-1556.