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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.
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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. 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...
Quick Links
- eNews: Student Services Mental Health & Wellness Edition
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- Guilford County Council of PTAs
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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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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 Celebrates National Family Engagement Month
Families can join in fun activities and get some great tips throughout November
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
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM Working Smart: Soft skills for Workplace Success
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12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Healthy Boundaries & Communication
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6:30 PM - 7:25 PM Yoga at Craft
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Tomorrow
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Story Times at High Point Public Library
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Saturday
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM UKULELE CIRCLES
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9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Power of Produce Club
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Sunday
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Sunday Evening in the Park (MUSEP) Concert Series
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Monday
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Careers On The Outside - Goodwill Industries
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Tuesday
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM Expungement Clinic
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June 7, 2023
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM Job Club - Women to Work
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9:30 AM - 11:30 AM Working Smart: Soft skills for Workplace Success
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11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Job Search Help
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12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Pit Stop!
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5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Family Night at GreenHill's Art Studio
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June 8, 2023
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Job Search Help
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June 9, 2023
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Teen Nights at the Rec: Pool Party
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June 10, 2023
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Power of Produce Club
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10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Sowing Seeds for Health Celebration : family event
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June 11, 2023
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Sunday Evening in the Park (MUSEP) Concert Series
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June 12, 2023
8:30 AM - 1:30 PM Job Readiness Training
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10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Careers On The Outside - Goodwill Industries
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June 13, 2023
8:30 AM - 1:30 PM Job Readiness Training
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June 14, 2023
8:30 AM - 1:30 PM Job Readiness Training
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11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Job Search Help
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5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Family Night at GreenHill's Art Studio
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5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Pullman Poets Society - High Point
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June 15, 2023
8:30 AM - 1:30 PM Job Readiness Training
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11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Job Search Help
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6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Teen Nights at the Rec: Skate Park hangout
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June 16, 2023
8:30 AM - 1:30 PM Job Readiness Training