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GCS 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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- Exceptional Children Services
- Guilford County Council of PTAs
- shift_ed (formerly Say Yes Guilford)
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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.comWanda Edwards
Senior Executive Director
Community Engagement & Equity
edwardw2@gcsnc.comLaSheka White
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
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM NC 2023 College Fair
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12:00 PM - 1:00 PM World Day of Bullying Prevention
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Tomorrow
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM Expungement Clinic
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5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Teens Gotta Talk: Mental health for teens in 9 -12 grade
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5:30 PM - 6:30 PM World Day of Bullying Prevention
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Wednesday
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM Emotional Wellness Support Group: Women's Resource Center
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Friday
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM PGA Hope
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Saturday
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Power of Produce Club
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10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Community Resource Expo
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October 10, 2023
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Virtual Training: How to Develop a Professional Resume
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5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Teens Gotta Talk: Mental health for teens in 9 -12 grade
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October 11, 2023
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM Emotional Wellness Support Group: Women's Resource Center
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5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Pullman Poets Society - High Point
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October 13, 2023
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM PGA Hope
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October 14, 2023
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Power of Produce Club
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October 16, 2023
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Careers On The Outside: Open Registration
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October 17, 2023
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Digital Wellness & Safety
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5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Loving Literacy
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5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Teens Gotta Talk: Mental health for teens in 9 -12 grade
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October 18, 2023
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM Emotional Wellness Support Group: Women's Resource Center
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1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Virtual Training: Online Safety: Protecting Your Digital Footprint
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5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Loving Literacy
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October 19, 2023
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM One Stop Pop-Up Shop
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October 20, 2023
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM PGA Hope
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October 21, 2023
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Power of Produce Club
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October 23, 2023
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Careers On The Outside: Open Registration
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October 24, 2023
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Teens Gotta Talk: Mental health for teens in 9 -12 grade
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October 25, 2023
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Connect with cross-disablity peers : Enpower Me!
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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM Emotional Wellness Support Group: Women's Resource Center
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1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Virtual Training: Upskilling for Self-Improvement