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The Charleston Joint PTA is a Parent Teacher Association in Charleston, Illinois made up of parents/guardians and staff who collaborate to develop programs and activities for the students of Mark Twain, Carl Sandburg and Jefferson Elementary schools.
Building these relationships helps further enhance our students' experience at our schools. The PTA is wonderful way to get involved with the schools and to give back to the schools that give our children so much.
Charleston Joint PTA is a member of the Illinois PTA.
Competency Based Education in CUSD #1
Charleston School District, like many other districts across the country, are transitioning away from “seat time” or traditional time-based education. Competency Based Learning will provide opportunities and increased flexibility for our students. Allowing students to progress as they demonstrate mastery of both academic content and personal skills will mean our students will be prepared for success in life after high school. Being part of the Competency Based High School Pilot Program will provide Charleston High School students with flexibility in the way credit can be earned.
Charleston teachers are currently learning more about Competency Based Education, by participating in book study, visiting schools, and working together to develop plans for each school, and serving as Pilot Teachers. Full implementation of Competency Based Education is planned for the Fall 2024 .
Find out more on the District's Competency Based Education page.
Food insecurity is something that many kids in our area are faced with and we wanted to do something to help. Kids are offered breakfast and lunch every day at school but what about the weekends?
Food 4 Kids is a local program that was started in 2016 with the goal in mind of providing kids guaranteed food when they head home for the weekend from school.
Our program partners with the area schools and the PTA to provide bags of food for CUSD #1 students in grades Pre K-High School. Each Friday, the students are able to take home a bag that includes kid-friendly, easy-to prepare meals and snacks.
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Looking for a Tutor?
There are a number of great tutors willing to help.
**Dates, times, and fees are up to the individual tutor**
Aaron Taylor
Emily Jacobs
Lisa Smith