Berwyn C.A.R.E.S. (Citizens Aligned to
Renew Education for Students) is a community-based organization created to unite residents interested in renewing
and sustaining an enthusiasm, interest and passion for the education system in Berwyn. Since 2006, C.A.R.E.S. has
established itself as the leading resource for up-to-date, reputable information on Berwyn's District 98, 100, & 201 schools.
C.A.R.E.S. is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization (Tax ID #20-4959800).
Visit our News Room for press releases featuring recent programs.
Our Goals
C.A.R.E.S. is focused
on serveral goals to help encourage more family and community involvement in Berwyn's educational system:
Support effective communications from the community to
the schools and from the schools to the community.
Promote
a positive public image for Berwyn's educational system as a way to recruit and sustain community and family involvement.
Create opportunities for the community to be involved in the
school or school programs.
Provide funding and resources
for students and teachers through the C.A.R.E.S. scholarship fund.
What We Do
Berwyn C.A.R.E.S. takes an active role in our community by identifying and promoting opportunities to enrich the learning
environment for our community's children. We do so in the following ways:
Advise the community about the education
system and advise the school districts about community concerns and opportunities.
Educate parents about what they can do to help their children succeed in school.
Enable teachers, students and staff through volunteers, grants, etc.,
to continually improve our school system.
Mobilize
talented community members to help enhance in-classroom experiences.
Our Board
Members in good standing nominate and then vote to elect members to the Board of Directors at C.A.R.E.S. annual meeting. The
2009 Board of Directors are:
Shelley Titzer, President
Mark Titzer, Treasurer
Debbie Durrer
Ted Korbos, Secretary
Diego Estrella
Stacey Cortez
Bridget Juister
Susan Crowe
Vince LaPaglia
Robert Pauly
Berwyn C.A.R.E.S. may be contacted by clicking here or via our mailing address:
