Academic Earth Online Courses from the world's top scholars. | Website |
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Bennett College for Women A small private, historically Black liberal arts college for women located in Greensboro. | Website |
Black Child Development Affiliated with the National Black Child Development Institute, improves and protects the quality of life of children, youth and families. | Website |
Businesses for Excellence in Education An Action Greensboro initiative demonstrating the business community's strong support of public education. | Website |
Children's Home Society A non-profit private adoption and foster care agency serving children and families in North Carolina. | Website |
Communities in Schools Works with GCS to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. | Website |
Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro A charitable organization dedicated to strengthening the community for present and future generations. | Website |
Education Acronyms
In education, as in most specialized professions, educators use terms that may be unfamiliar to the general public. A list of commonly used acronyms or abbreviations and their meanings is available online.
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Exceptional Children Assistance Center Guilford County Schools' resource page for parents of children with disabilities. | Website |
Family Life Council A United Way agency that supports the development of strong families in Guilford County. | Website |
Family Services of the Piedmont A United Way agency that assists individuals and families in crisis to restore hope, achieve stability and thrive through quality support services, advocacy and education. | Website |
Get Healthy Guilford Guilford County's Obesity Coalition composed of more than 130 community members from 73+ agencies and organizations. | Website |
Greensboro Children's Museum A hands-on, interactive museum for children, their families and teachers. | Website |
Greensboro Housing Authority Provides housing assistance for low-income residents through the Public Housing and Section 8 Programs. | Website |
Greensboro Parks and Recreation Provides diverse year-round leisure opportunities for residents of Greensboro. | Website |
Greensboro Public Library Provides free access to information. Citizens can access databases, ask questions, search materials and check out reading materials. | Website |
Greensboro Youth Council The Greensboro Youth Council (GYC) is a volunteer organization for high school students in Guilford County that teaches leadership, parliamentary procedure, responsibility and the importance of being involved in the community. | Website |
Guilford Child Development Offers family-centered programs that help young children and families in Guilford County North Carolina reach their full potential. | Website |
Guilford County Department of Public Health Dedicated to protecting, promoting and enhancing the health and well-being of all people in Guilford County. | Website |
Guilford County PTA Council Provides support for school PTAs across Guilford County. | Website Power of Partnerships (PDF) |
Guilford Education Alliance Works with GCS to provide opportunities for educational initiatives and facilitates funding into the public schools from the private sector. | Website |
Guilford Technical Community College Offers 93 degrees, 26 diplomas and 78 certificates. The college also offers personal enrichment courses, a variety of adult literacy opportunities and training for business and industry. | Website |
Helpful Hints for a Successful Year in GCS Created by the district's School Safety Committee, this flier provides parents with useful information in a printable format. | PDF PDF - Español |
High Point Community Foundation A charitable organization dedicated to strengthening the community for both present and future generations. | Website |
High Point Housing Authority Provides housing assistance for low-income residents through the Public Housing and Section 8 Programs. | Website |
High Point Museum Explore the history of High Point at the High Point Museum. Admission is free of charge. | Website |
High Point Public Library Provides free access to information. Citizens can access databases, ask questions, search materials and check out reading materials. | Website |
iTunes University - Teaching and Education Free access to some of the world's best thinking-lectures from MIT, labs from Stanford, films from the MOMA, and more. | Website |
Joseph's House Serves homeless young adults between the ages of 18 and 21. | Website |
Kahn Academy Kahn Academy is on a mission to provide a free world class education for anyone anywhere. Learn almost anything for free. | Website |
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Mary's House Provides transitional housing to women in recovery from substance abuse and their minor children. | Website |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology MIT offers Online Learning Initiative (MITx) | Website Website |
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Moms Like Me An online forum sponsored by WFMY where parents can connect with other parents. | Website |
NARIOP Provides counseling, educational enrichment and anger/conflict resolution and community support to high school students who have been short term suspended. | Website |
National Evaluation & Technical Assistance Center (NDTAC) The National Evaluation and Technical Assistance Center for the Education of Children and Youth Who Are Neglected, Delinquent, or At Risk (NDTAC) serves as a national resource center for parents seeking information on the education of children and youth who are considered neglected, delinquent, or at-risk. | Website |
NC A&T State University A public university that offers degrees at the baccalaureate, master's and doctoral levels located in Greensboro. | Website A&T Summer Camps |
Net Cetera Part of OnGuardOnline.gov, the Net Cetera campaign provides information and resources about helping kids make safe, responsible decisions when they're online. | Website |
One Step Further A United Way agency that recommends sentencing options for adults and juveniles, and provides mediation services for juveniles and their families. | Website |
Parents Supporting Parents A parent advocacy group based in Greensboro. | Website |
Regional Child Care Resources & Referral Part of Guilford Child Development, RCCRR is a non-profit, United Way organization whose goal is to promote and encourage quality child care in the Triad area. | Website Guide - Avoid Choosing Wrong Child Care |
Triad Moms on Main An online magazine filled with daily articles that range from "fun and free" to informational. | Website |
UNCG Child and Family Research Network A group of faculty members and researchers from the UNCG community whose scholarship and teaching reflects a core concern for the welfare of children and families. | Website |
UNCG iSchool A dual enrollment opportunity for NC public high school juniors and seniors. These online classes are taken during the school day in a facilitated lab at the student's high school. | Website |
UNCG Psychology Clinic An outpatient facility offering affordable, high quality mental health services to all people from the Triad area. | Website |
University of North Carolina at Greensboro Part of The University of North Carolina System, UNCG is a public, coeducational, doctoral-granting, residential university chartered in 1891. | Website |
United Way of Greater Greensboro A member of United Way Worldwide, mobilizes and unites the giving community focusing on the areas of Education, Income and Health. | Website |
United Way of Greater High Point A member of United Way Worldwide, develops community resources and partnerships that support a broad array of critical health and human service needs in our community. | Website |
YMCA of Greater Greensboro Programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all. | Website |
Youth Focus A United Way agency helping young people and their families learn to deal with today's pressures. | Website |