DESC is comprised of one advisor from each of several regions plus a Curriculum Coordinator, the Technology Committee chairman, an Early Childhood representative, and the School Visitation and Accreditation Coordinator. The committee meets four times a year.

• Chicago North Region - Richard Blatt, emeritus principal
• DuPage County - Pam Mueller, principal of St. John's Lutheran School, Wheaton
• Fox & Rock Valley Region - Judy Schaefer, principal of Immanuel Lutheran School, Belvidere
• Northwest Suburban Region - Roger Kirsch, principal of St. Peter's Lutheran School, Arlington Heights
• South Suburban Region - Steven Stec, principal of Trinity Lutheran School,           Tinley Park
• West Suburban Region - Neil Hammes, principal of Trinity Lutheran School, Burr Ridge
• Curriculum Coordinator - Tricia Walton
• Technology Committee Chairman - Paul Piel, teacher at St. Peter's Lutheran School, Arlington Heights
• Early Childhood Representative - Marilyn Lindeman, emeritus early childhood director
• School Visitation & Accreditation Coordinator - Laura Latzke, emeritus principal

• increase input to the District Education office for better understanding of the needs of schools and teachers.
• affirm the ministries of congregations, staff, and individual teachers with special attention to beginning teachers.
• encourage effective leadership with special attention to new principals.
• increase communication among the schools and the district office.
• promote cooperation among and between schools in a region.
• give continued guidance to schools as they progress in the self-study process aimed toward accreditation.
• encourage non-Synodically trained teachers to participate in the colloquy program.

• The Committee is to concern itself with matters that will serve the best interests of the ministries of Lutheran Schools of the Northern Illinois District.
• Appointments to the Committee are to be made by the District Education Executive.
• The exact function of each representative depends to some extent on the needs and specific characteristics of the region.  Regional meetings of teachers and principals is encouraged.
• Representatives are to assure that visits are made to the schools of the region.  The nature of those visits may vary, especially as accreditation status may dictate.
• Representatives shall receive reimbursement for travel expenses to meetings if they submit an expense voucher.
• Representatives may provide proposals to the Education Executive, thus assisting in the direction of the Lutheran Schools in Northern Illinois.

• Certified teacher in the State of Illinois.
• Respected by principals and teachers.
• Understands the Accreditation process.
• Current understanding of and competence in observation skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership.