DEKALB COUNTY REGIONAL OFFICE OF EDUCATION
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Student and Family
​Success Team

Life is busy and hectic. Sometimes we need a little extra support and sometimes we don't know where to get that support. DeKalb County ROE is dedicated to working with families to find the resources they need to support their children in becoming life-long learners. School attendance is key to becoming a life-long learner. Our Student and Family Success Liaisons combine their knowledge of community resources with a growth mindset to support your family as they navigate the educational system. We focus on supporting the whole family so that each child can attain academic success.

Need resources? Click here and fill out this form and we can help! ​

How it works

Each family is unique and has unique needs.
​We do our best to meet the needs of the whole family.

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School 

The school refers your student(s) to the appropriate student and family success team members.
You may reach out to a Family Success Liaison if you need support meeting attendance and academic goals.

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Home

Our student and family success team members partner with the family to identify priority needs and obstacles preventing their student(s) from achieving academic success. 
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Support

The family success liaison connects your family to the appropriate services to help your student(s) achieve success and help you navigate truancy procedure if necessary.

Are you experiencing homelessness?

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Are you sharing housing or "doubled up", living in a motel, at a campground or in a car? Do you live in a home that does not have electricity, heat, water or that is not suitable for living?
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Talk to your child's principal, guidance counselor, social worker or call the DeKalb County ROE.
All children deserve a chance at the productive and bright future. The DeKalb County ROE is committed to making sure all students, especially those experiencing housing transition, receive an education that will guarantee a bright and successful future!

Meet the Family and Student Success Team

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Jeff Smith

Assistant Regional Superintendent

815-217-0461
jsmith@dekalbcounty.org
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Monique Shaw

Student Success and McKinney Vento Social Service Provider
​815-217-0465
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Merri Michalski

Family Success Liaison
815-217-0532
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Hamilton Williams

Youth Mentor
815-217-0472
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Marcellus Turner

Family Success Liaison
815-217-0965
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Jen Milde

Student Success Team
815-217-0543
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Amy Wendt

Student Success Team
815-217-0470
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Megan Jackson
Family Success Liaison 
815-217-0853

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

FOOD PANTRY

Food pantries in DeKalb County
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DIRECTORY OF RESOURCES

Directory of Resources from DeKalb County Health Department
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2-1-1 

​United Way 2-1-1 can put you in touch with organizations ready to help you.
​findhelp211.org​
​DIAL 2-1-1
​ or 
888-865-9903

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  • About
    • Friends of DeKalb ROE
    • DeKalb County Website
  • Professional Development
    • Professional Development Opportunities
    • Professional Development Staff
    • IL-EMPOWER Learning Partner Services
  • Family and Community Engagement
    • Family and Community Engagement
    • Basics DeKalb County
    • Early Learning Team
    • Student and Family Success Team
  • DeKalb County Collaborative for Young Children
    • DeKalb County Collaborative for Young Children
    • DCCYC Partner Committees
    • DCCYC Resources
  • County-Wide Institute
  • Success Team
  • Community Partnerships