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Guilford Parent Academy
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Guilford Parent Academy
- Calendar of Events
- GPA Virtual Family Engagement Sessions
- Dual Generation Workforce Initiative IT Certification Course
- Scholarship Opportunities for Guilford County Students
- Family Learning & Engagement Resources
- FREE Online Resources
- Friends of GPA
- GCS Family Tech Toolkit
- Get in Focus! Family Engagement Tips for Parents and Educators
- GPA On the Go: Request a GPA Workshop
- Guilford Parent Academy FAQ
- Healthy Home Resources for Families
- PowerSchool Parent Portal
- Teach a Workshop
- Title I Family Engagement Cohort
- Who to Contact
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Welcome to
Guilford Parent AcademyGCS Family Tech Toolkit
We are excited to help all students thrive! These technology resources are your keys to navigating your child's GCS journey.
Click for GCS Family Tech Resources
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Helpful Websites
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
- 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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Adult Education at GTCC
Earn Your Diploma! Free GED classes at GTCC, FREE English classes for speakers of other languages & ESOL Career Pathways
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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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Ready to become a U.S. Citizen? The Center for New North Carolinians Can Help!
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
Contact Us
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501 W. Washington St.
Greensboro, NC 27401
Phone: 336-279-4924
Fax: 336-273-0448
parentacademy@gcsnc.comDr. Rebecca Kaye
Senior Advisor to the Superintendent
kayer@gcsnc.comLaSheka White
Assistant Director
Family & Community Engagement
whitel2@gcsnc.comRachana Prabhu
Title I Parent Support
prabhur@gcsnc.comGabriela Ramirez-Lira
Office Support
ramireg@gcsnc.com
Upcoming Events
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Today
8:30 AM - 1:30 PM Job Readiness Training - StepUp Greensboro
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12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Dual Gen Life-Changing Informational Session
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Tomorrow
8:30 AM - 1:30 PM Job Readiness Training - StepUp Greensboro
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Wednesday
8:30 AM - 1:30 PM Job Readiness Training - StepUp Greensboro
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6:00 PM - 7:30 PM District Registration: Transition to High School
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Thursday
8:30 AM - 1:30 PM Job Readiness Training - StepUp Greensboro
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5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Dual Gen Life-Changing Informational Session
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5:30 PM - 7:00 PM GCS Families Connect with Superintendent Oakley
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6:00 PM - 7:30 PM District Registration: Transition to Middle School
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6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Project Search: Information Sessions for Students and Families
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Friday
8:30 AM - 1:30 PM Job Readiness Training - StepUp Greensboro
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February 15, 2023
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM Job Search Help
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February 20, 2023
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Family Success Center's Money Management program
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February 21, 2023
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM GCS Families Connect with Superintendent Oakley
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March 6, 2023
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM GCS Families Connect with Superintendent Oakley