- Guilford County Schools
- Guilford Parent Academy
Guilford Parent Academy
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Guilford Parent Academy
- GPA Virtual Family Engagement Sessions
- Family Assistance Resources
- Healthy Home Resources for Families
- Get in Focus! Family Engagement Tips for Parents and Educators
- On Demand: GPA YouTube Virtual Sessions
- Family Learning & Engagement Resources
- FREE Online Resources
- GPA On the Go: Request a GPA Workshop
- Teach a Workshop
- PowerSchool Parent Portal
- Title I Family Engagement Cohort
- Friends of GPA
- Guilford Parent Academy FAQ
- Calendar of Events
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Welcome to
Guilford Parent AcademyGuilford County Schools is excited to offer free tutoring
for ALL GCS Students Grades 3-12 with qualified tutors.
This opportunity will address unfinished learning for
students in grades 3-12. Tutoring services will run
Monday–Thursday from 5 pm-8 pm.CLICK HERE To Get Started!
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Upcoming Virtual Family Engagement Sessions
February 2022
Academically Gifted (AG) Transitions
February 1 - Guidance for Rising 6th Grade Students, 6 p.m.
February 10 - Guidance for Rising 9th Grade Students, 6 p.m.
Exploring Youth Apprenticeship
February 7 - Youth Apprenticeship, 12 p.m.
District Registration Parent Informational Meeting
February 9 - Parent Registration Meeting, 6 p.m.
District Registration Parent Informational Meeting
February 15 - Parent Registration Meeting, 6 p.m.
Say Yes Guilford SAT & ACT Prep Academy
February 17 - SAT & ACT Prep Academy, 6 p.m.
Adult Education, Employment & Training Opportunities at GTCC
February 22 - Opportunities at GTCC, 6 p.m.
Supplemental Security Income Disability Benefits: What to Know
February 24 - What to Know, 12 p.m.
Career & Technical Education
February 8 - Concentrators and Credentials for Student Success Part 1, 12 p.m.
February 16 - Concentrators and Credentials for Student Success Part 2, 6 p.m.
Mindful Mondays with The College Funding Coach
February 28 - Brilliant on Basics, 12 p.m.
Helpful Websites
GCS Reopen, Reconnect and Stay Safe Website
Resources for Parents: Emotions, Relationships, Personal Goal Setting
eNews: Student Services Mental Health & Wellness Edition
Family engagement is an important factor in building strong home-school-community relationships and developing support systems to enhance the quality of life for families. Guilford Parent Academy offers support for family members caring for children and young people in Guilford County.
Aligned with the district's Strategic Plan 2018-22 goals, Guilford Parent Academy works to bridge the gaps for student success by engaging parents and involving them in their children’s education. Striving to give parents the tools needed to assist their children, Guilford Parent Academy hosts parent sessions such as GPA 101: Get Resourcefully Fit with GPA, Homework Help: One Click Away, Student Support and Services for Parents and Family and School Partnerships. With a mission to provide resources for parents and families, Guilford Parent Academy also partners with organizations to help families holistically with assistance designed to cultivate better life outcomes.
We're Here to Help Parents and Families Thrive
Contact us for help finding FREE resources available for families covering areas such as:
- Homework Help
- Digital Resources
- Job-search
- Resume Assistance
- Entrepreneurship
- Homeownership
- Adult Literacy/Education
- Credit Counseling
- Retirement
- Debt
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These pages will help you learn more about Guilford Parent Academy and how we can assist families gain knowledge and know-how as their students prepare for success in life.
News
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GPA Celebrates 10 Years with “It Takes a Village” Drive-thru Event
GPA will give away homework help kits and more on Apr. 12 at Hunter Elementary
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FREE TUTORING For All GCS Students! TUTORIA GRATIS Para Todos los Estudiantes de GCS!
Guilford County Schools is excited to offer free tutoring for ALL GCS Students Grades 3-12 with qualified tutors.
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Receive FREE legal representation for your naturalization application.
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GPA Invites Parents & Caregivers to Director's Choice Book Club
The Book Club kicks off March 10 with "The 5 Love Languages for Children"
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GPA Brings Back College Planning Series
Mindful Mondays with The College Funding Coach® will kick off on Feb. 28
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GPA Teams Up with GTCC to Share Adult Ed Opportunities
The virtual sessions will take place at 6 p.m. on Feb. 22 & at 12 p.m. on March 10
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GPA Invites Families to Part 2 of CTE Concentrators and Credentials for Student Success
Part 2 of the series will cover the 100+ credentials offered in GCS CTE classes
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GCS Celebrates National School Counseling Week with Registration Sessions
GPA and GCS Counseling Services offer sessions on registering for middle and high school
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GPA to Offer Sessions for AG Students Transitioning to Middle, High
The virtual sessions will take place Feb. 1 for rising sixth-graders; Feb. 10 for rising ninth-graders
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GPA Tackles Cyberbullying with Virtual Workshops
Part of the Engaging in Cyberspace series, the sessions will be at 12 and 6 p.m. on Jan. 25
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GCS Seeks Tutors for All Grades, Subjects
GPA is hosting virtual sessions to share info about this new opportunity
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High Schoolers Invited to Learn More about N.C. Governor’s School
The virtual sessions will take place Oct. 19 and Oct. 21
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GPA Invites Elementary School Families to AG Info Webinars
The virtual sessions will take place on Oct. 12 and Oct.13
Contact Us
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501 W. Washington St.
Greensboro, NC 27401
Phone: 336-279-4924
Fax: 336-273-0448
parentacademy@gcsnc.comLaSheka White, Interim Director
whitel2@gcsnc.comGabriela Ramirez-Lira
Office Support
ramireg@gcsnc.com
Upcoming Events
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Tomorrow
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM InPowered Parent Coaching Virtual Webinar
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6:00 PM - 8:00 PM FAFSA HOTLINE
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6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Yoga in the Garden!
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Thursday
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM FREE Mobile Food Market: Fresh Fruit and Vegetables
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6:00 PM - 8:00 PM FAFSA HOTLINE
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6:00 PM - 7:00 PM InPowered Parent Coaching Virtual Webinar
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Saturday
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM FAMILY DATE-NIGHT IN AGGIELAND
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8:15 PM - 10:00 PM Movies in the Park FREE Event!
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May 24, 2022
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM How to Access FREE Tutoring
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3:00 PM - 5:00 PM FREE Mobile Food Market
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6:00 PM - 8:00 PM FAFSA HOTLINE
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6:00 PM - 7:00 PM How to Access FREE Tutoring
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6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Yoga in the Garden!
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May 26, 2022
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM GPA's Director's Choice Book Club: Practice What You Know
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6:00 PM - 8:00 PM FAFSA HOTLINE
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6:00 PM - 7:00 PM GPA's Director's Choice Book Club: Practice What You Know
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May 31, 2022
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM FAFSA HOTLINE
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6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Yoga in the Garden!
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June 7, 2022
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Yoga in the Garden!
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June 9, 2022
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM How to Access FREE Tutoring
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June 14, 2022
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM FREE Mobile Food Market
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6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Yoga in the Garden!
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June 16, 2022
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM FREE Mobile Food Market: Fresh Fruit and Vegetables
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June 21, 2022
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Yoga in the Garden!
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June 25, 2022
8:15 PM - 10:00 PM Movies in the Park FREE Event!
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July 11, 2022
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Camp Spark
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July 12, 2022
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Camp Spark
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July 13, 2022
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Camp Spark
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July 14, 2022
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Camp Spark
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July 15, 2022
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Camp Spark