Community Resources and Partners


Thanks to generous funding from Businesses for Excellence in Education, the YMCA,  and other donors, along with major in-kind donations from other partnering organizations, Guilford County Schools and the Guilford Parent Academy are able to offer all workshops, classes, learning events at no cost to our families.

This support also helps provide video learning opportunities broadcast on GCSTV-2 and the digital learning content offered online through Houghton Mifflin, Active Parenting, and Connect with Kids.

Here you will find links to resources for parents of GCS students.

Academic Earth
Online Courses from the world's top scholars.

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Bennett College for Women
A small private, historically Black liberal arts college for women located in Greensboro.

 

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Black Child Development
Affiliated with the National Black Child Development Institute, improves and protects the quality of life of children, youth and families.  

 

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Businesses for Excellence in Education
An Action Greensboro initiative demonstrating the business community's strong support of public education.

 

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Children's Home Society
A non-profit private adoption and foster care agency serving children and families in North Carolina.

 

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Communities in Schools
Works with GCS to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.

 

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Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro
A charitable organization dedicated to strengthening the community for present and future generations.

 

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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.

 

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Family Life Council
A United Way agency that supports the development of strong families in Guilford County. 

 

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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.

 

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Get Healthy Guilford
Guilford County's Obesity Coalition composed of more than 130 community members from 73+ agencies and organizations.

 

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Greensboro Children's Museum
A hands-on, interactive museum for children, their families and teachers.

 

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Greensboro Housing Authority
Provides housing assistance for low-income residents through the Public Housing and Section 8 Programs.

 

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Greensboro Parks and Recreation
Provides diverse year-round leisure opportunities for residents of Greensboro.

 

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Greensboro Public Library
Provides free access to information. Citizens can access databases, ask questions, search materials and check out reading materials.

 

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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.

 

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Guilford Child Development
Offers family-centered programs that help young children and families in Guilford County North Carolina reach their full potential.

 

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Guilford County Department of Public Health
Dedicated to protecting, promoting and enhancing the health and well-being of all people in Guilford County.

 

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Guilford County PTA Council
Provides support for school PTAs across Guilford County.

 

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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.

 

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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.

 

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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.

 

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High Point Community Foundation
A charitable organization dedicated to strengthening the community for both present and future generations.

 

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High Point Housing Authority
Provides housing assistance for low-income residents through the Public Housing and Section 8 Programs.

 

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High Point Museum
Explore the history of High Point at the High Point Museum. Admission is free of charge.

 

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High Point Public Library
Provides free access to information. Citizens can access databases, ask questions, search materials and check out reading materials.

 

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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.

 

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Joseph's House
Serves homeless young adults between the ages of 18 and 21.

 

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Kahn Academy
Kahn Academy is on a mission to provide a free world class education for anyone anywhere. Learn almost anything for free.

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Mary's House
Provides transitional housing to women in recovery from substance abuse and their minor children.

 

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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
MIT offers Online Learning Initiative  (MITx)

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Moms Like Me
An online forum sponsored by WFMY where parents can connect with other parents.

 

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NARIOP
Provides counseling, educational enrichment and anger/conflict resolution and community support to high school students who have been short term suspended.

 

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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.

 

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NC A&T State University
A public university that offers degrees at the baccalaureate, master's and doctoral levels located in Greensboro.

  

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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.

 

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One Step Further
A United Way agency that recommends sentencing options for adults and juveniles, and provides mediation services for juveniles and their families.

 

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Parents Supporting Parents
A parent advocacy group based in Greensboro.

 

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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.

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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.

 

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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.

 

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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.

 

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UNCG Psychology Clinic
An outpatient facility offering affordable, high quality mental health services to all people from the Triad area.

 

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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.

 

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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.

 

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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.

 

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YMCA of Greater Greensboro
Programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

 

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Youth Focus
A United Way agency helping young people and their families learn to deal with today's pressures.

 

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