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Welcome to Guilford Parent Academy
Pictured left to right: Jacqui Hawkins, Kimberly M. Funderburk, Gabriel Wiggins, and LaSheka White
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. Planned by parents and a diverse team of educators and community members, Guilford Parent Academy offers support for family members caring for children and young people in Guilford County.
Aligned with our 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 One on One – Digital Resources Overview, Positive Discipline that Works, 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
From homework help to talking about bullying, finding FREE resources available for families, and even providing job-search, resume assistance, classes and information to guide better living, Guilford Parent Academy is here to help parents and families.
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.
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Kimberly Funderburk Joins Guilford Parent Academy
Funderburk leads the GPA team as director
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Guilford Parent Academy Event to Encourage Family Reading
N.C. children’s author will provide tips and strategies for parents and families
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School Leaders Come Together to Support Families
During the first full week of summer break, teachers, principals and parent leaders from the district’s Title I schools were back in the classroom Monday and Tuesday to discuss family engagement and how it can impact student achievement.
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Students and Families to Attend Community Events to Share Progress on Summer Reading
As GCS students explore their summer books, they can begin showing off their reading passports and earn prizes starting on June 18 at High Point Public Library (901 N. Main St., High Point, NC 27262). The 11 a.m. event marks the first summer meeting in the district’s new literacy and family engagement program, Break with a Book.
