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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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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
- Resources for Parents: Emotions, Relationships, Personal Goal Setting
- GCS Bond Information Website
- Watch the Board of Education Meetings
- GCS Title I
- Exceptional Children Services
- Guilford County Council of PTAs
- shift_ed (formerly Say Yes Guilford)
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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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 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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Tomorrow
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Fatherhood Summit
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10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Minority Women in STEM - Youth Initiative
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12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Career -N - Gear : Hiring Event + Resource Fair
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2:00 PM - 5:00 PM March Madness: Kids Poetry Basketball
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Monday
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM District Wide Professional Education Career Fair
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Tuesday
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM Free Beginner Computer Skills Training
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12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Explore a Bright Future at GTCC
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5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Explore a Bright Future at GTCC
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6:00 PM - 8:00 PM FAFSA Helpline
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Wednesday
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Employability Skills Workshops
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Thursday
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Employability Skills Workshops
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6:00 PM - 8:00 PM FAFSA Helpline
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April 1, 2023
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Featch: Dog Egg Hunt
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10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Free CRM Workshops - In-person
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10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Minority Women in STEM - Youth Initiative
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1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Chalk Walk at the Greensboro Arboretum
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April 2, 2023
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Chalk Walk at the Greensboro Arboretum
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April 4, 2023
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM Free Beginner Computer Skills Training
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3:00 PM - 6:30 PM Exceptional Children Services Transition Fair
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6:00 PM - 8:00 PM FAFSA Helpline
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April 5, 2023
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Employability Skills Workshops
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12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Spring into Literacy
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April 6, 2023
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Employability Skills Workshops
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6:00 PM - 8:00 PM FAFSA Helpline
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April 11, 2023
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM Free Beginner Computer Skills Training
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6:00 PM - 8:00 PM FAFSA Helpline
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April 12, 2023
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Employability Skills Workshops
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April 13, 2023
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Employability Skills Workshops
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6:00 PM - 8:00 PM FAFSA Helpline
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April 18, 2023
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM Free Beginner Computer Skills Training