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Guilford Parent Academy
- Family Assistance Resources
- Healthy Home Resources for Families
- On Demand: GPA YouTube Virtual Sessions
- Family Learning & Engagement Resources
- GPA Family Engagement Network
- FREE Online Resources
- GPA On the Go: Request a GPA Workshop
- Teach a Workshop
- PowerSchool Parent Portal
- Resources for Immigrant Families
- Title I Family Engagement Cohort
- Friends of GPA
- Guilford Parent Academy FAQ
- Calendar of Events
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Welcome to
Guilford Parent AcademyGCS Middle and High Schoolers Will Soon Return to Classrooms
Phased plan adds grade levels weekly between Feb. 22 and March 8
Click here to sign up for Live Canvas Help every Tuesday.
Helpful Websites
U.S. Department's Digital Learning Guide for Parents and Families
GCS Reopen, Reconnect and Stay Safe Website
Remote Learning Resources for Parents
Resources for Parents: Emotions, Relationships, Personal Goal Setting
Virtual Schools Frequently Asked Questions
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 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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Guilford County Schools’ Guilford Parent Academy Launches FAFSA Hotline
Families can call between 6 and 8 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays to get live help with the FAFSA
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Families Invited to Learn More about Paying for College
GPA and The College Funding Coach® will offer two virtual sessions
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GPA Encourages Heart Love During American Heart Month
During February, GPA is giving away 25 free blood pressure monitors
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GCS Celebrates National School Counseling Week with Virtual Sessions for Families
GPA and GCS Counseling Services offer sessions on registration, college and career guides
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GPA Partners with GTCC to Share Adult Ed Opportunities
The virtual session will take place at 10 a.m. on Feb. 2 & at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 3
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GPA Seeks Nominations for Adopt-A-Family Initiative
One deserving family will receive new apparel, necessities and more
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GPA Celebrates National Family Engagement Month
Families can join in fun activities and get some great tips throughout November
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GPA to Offer Live Canvas Help for Families
The virtual sessions will take place at 6 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays
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GPA Invites Parents to Webinars on Parent Portal
The virtual sessions will take place at 11:30 a.m. on Oct. 6 and Oct. 8
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GCS College Kick Off Event, October 1
Learn about college application deadlines, applications and scholarship opportunities for juniors and seniors
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GCS Seeks Feedback from Elementary, Middle Parents on Returning to School
Share Your Feedback on Returning to School
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GCS Launches COVID-19 Data Dashboard
District releases dashboard containing COVID-19 verified cases data for GCS staff
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Board Approves Phased Approach to Return Students to Classrooms
GCS Students Start Returning on October 20
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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Today
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Truck Driver Training!!
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10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Ageless Pilates Mat Class - Laurie Wood, Instructor
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5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Say Yes Guilford Offers Free SAT Prep Class
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5:30 PM - 6:00 PM AHOY Boot Camp – Janet Highfill, Instructor
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Tomorrow
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Truck Driver Training!!
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9:15 AM - 10:00 AM Cardio Sculpt – Rayanna McCue, Instructor
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12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Join us for an Online Incredible Years Parenting Support Group
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5:30 PM - 6:30 PM TaiRoGa® — Nancy Calkins, Instructor
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6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Start & Finish the FAFSA HOTLINE: for Title I Families
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Friday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Truck Driver Training!!
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11:15 AM - 12:00 PM Line Dancing - Phylathia Muhammad, Instructor
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Monday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Truck Driver Training!!
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10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Jobs On The Outside Orientation
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5:30 PM - 6:00 PM AHOY Boot Camp – Janet Highfill, Instructor
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March 9, 2021
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Truck Driver Training!!
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9:15 AM - 10:00 AM Cardio Sculpt – Rayanna McCue, Instructor
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10:30 AM - 11:15 AM Chair Yoga – Chipper Nuckles, Instructor
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5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Live Canvas Help for Parents & Caregivers
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5:30 PM - 6:30 PM TaiRoGa® — Nancy Calkins, Instructor
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6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Join us for an Online Incredible Years Parenting Support Group
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6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Start & Finish the FAFSA HOTLINE: for Title I Families
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March 10, 2021
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Truck Driver Training!!
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10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Ageless Pilates Mat Class - Laurie Wood, Instructor
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5:30 PM - 6:00 PM AHOY Boot Camp – Janet Highfill, Instructor
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March 11, 2021
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Truck Driver Training!!
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9:15 AM - 10:00 AM Cardio Sculpt – Rayanna McCue, Instructor