- Guilford County Schools
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Guilford Parent Academy
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Guilford Parent Academy
- National Family Engagement Month
- FREE Tutoring and Online Resources
- GPA On the Go: Request a GPA Workshop
- Teach a Workshop
- GCS eBook Shelf
- PowerSchool Parent Portal
- GPA Workshops On Demand
- Guilford Parent Academy News
- Resources for Immigrant Families
- Friends of Guilford Parent Academy
- Guilford Parent Academy FAQ
- Calendar of Events
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Welcome to
Guilford Parent AcademyFamily 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 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 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
- and more...
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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Guilford Apprenticeship Partners Hosts Community Night on November 18
Meet with local employers and educators to discuss earn while you learn career pathways
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GPA Teams Up with Community Organizations to Offer Financial Support
The sessions cover entrepreneurship, spending traps and more
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GPA is Fighting Against Bullying
A session for parents is coming up at 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 16 at Grimsley High
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Parents Invited to Learn How GPA Can Help with Homework
The session is coming up at 6:15 p.m. on Oct. 15 at Eastern Middle
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Jamestown Elementary Parent is Volunteer of the Month
Michelle Boddie helps school increase parent engagement
Contact Us
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501 W. Washington St.
Greensboro, NC 27401
Phone: 336-279-4924
Fax: 336-273-0448
parentacademy@gcsnc.comKimberly M. Funderburk
Director
funderk@gcsnc.comLaSheka White
Parent and Community Engagement
whitel2@gcsnc.comByron Hartsfield
Title I Parent Support
hartsfb@gcsnc.com
Jacqui Hawkins
Exceptional Children Parent Liaison
hawkinj@gcsnc.comGabriela Ramirez-Lira
Office Support
ramireg@gcsnc.com
Upcoming Events
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Tuesday
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM FREE Family Reading Class
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5:00 PM - 7:00 PM GPA On the Go: Family Engagement and Basketball
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Thursday
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM FREE Family Reading Class
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December 24, 2019
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM FREE Family Reading Class
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December 26, 2019
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM FREE Family Reading Class
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December 31, 2019
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM FREE Family Reading Class
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January 2, 2020
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM FREE Family Reading Class
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January 7, 2020
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM GPA On the Go for School Staff: Six Principles of School-Family Partnerships
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5:00 PM - 8:00 PM FREE Family Reading Class
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January 9, 2020
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM FREE Family Reading Class
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January 14, 2020
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM FREE Family Reading Class
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January 16, 2020
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM FREE Family Reading Class
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January 21, 2020
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM FREE Family Reading Class
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January 23, 2020
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM FREE Family Reading Class
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January 28, 2020
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM FREE Family Reading Class
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January 30, 2020
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM FREE Family Reading Class
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5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Book Tasting & Dinner Literacy Event for Cone Elementary Families
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February 1, 2020
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February 2, 2020
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February 3, 2020
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February 4, 2020
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5:00 PM - 8:00 PM FREE Family Reading Class
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February 5, 2020
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5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Book Tasting & Dinner Literacy Event for Washington Montessori Families
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February 6, 2020
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5:00 PM - 8:00 PM FREE Family Reading Class
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February 7, 2020
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February 8, 2020
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February 9, 2020
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February 10, 2020