Teach.Transform.
Educational Services make up the leading industry in DeKalb County, and with a public research university that employs over 3,000 individuals and a high-ranking community college, the opportunities here are truly boundless.

DeKalb Regional Office of Education
The DeKalb County Regional Office of Education is committed to providing high quality services for our communities and stakeholders.

KEC/Kishwaukee Education Consortium
KEC provides a variety of high school vocational programs.

Kishwaukee College
Kishwaukee College is a community college located in Malta, Illinois, with more than 70 programs of study, including both university transfer programs as well as career-ready degrees and certificates relevant to our regional economy.
Northern Illinois University
Northern Illinois University is a public research university located in DeKalb, Illinois. It is composed of seven-degree granting undergraduate programs and more than 80 graduate degree programs across six colleges.