Department of School Support & Community Engagement
Dr. Shavonna Coakley
Associate Superintendent of School Support, Community Engagement & Alternative Programs
4720 Jenkins Avenue
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843)745-7150
shavonna_coakley@charleston.
Talecia Drayton
Director of Student Attendance &
Discipline Services
4720 Jenkins Avenue
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843)746-2283
talecia_drayton@charleston.
Lara McElwee
Director of Alternative Programs
4720 Jenkins Avenue
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843)746-2278
laramcelwee@charleston.
2024-2025 Year in Review
The 2024-2025 Year in Review celebrates the successful achievements of Charleston County's Department of School Support (DoSS) and its collaborative partnerships with schools, families, and the community. The report showcases how dedicated teamwork ensured every student had opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive through various engagement events, outreach initiatives, and programs that supported staff, students, and families alike.
The year demonstrated that effective education extends beyond classroom instruction, requiring collaboration, compassion, and a shared commitment to excellence, while the district looks forward to continuing these efforts to strengthen community connections and create brighter futures for all Charleston County students.
2025-2026 Attendance Books
2025-2026 Progressive Discipline Plans (PDP's)
Progressive Discipline Plans will be posted as they become available.