"All Things Kindergarten"

Tune in to discover everything you need to know about kindergarten enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year in CCS.

Welcome to our LIVE Cumberland Family Academy session on the Alongside mental health support app for students in grades 6-12.

Hear directly from Dr. Natasha Scott, our CCS Executive Director of Student Services, and our panel including a school social worker, a counselor, a parent and a student. Learn how the Alongside app can support your child's mental health.

Families, join us for a vital session on empowering your advocacy in your child's education journey. Dive into "Empowering Families: How to Advocate Effectively for Your Child" with Dr. Lindsay Whitley, our Associate Superintendent for Communications and Community Engagement. Don't miss out on strategies to be an active part of your child's learning and advocate for their needs effectively. 

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Join us for a session focused on storytelling, reading spaces, and resources that families can utilize when engaging with early learners. Watch this Throwback Thursday CFA session with Dr. Kimberly Johnson, a  children’s author and educator with 22 published books. Discover how to make literacy an enjoyable experience!

Be sure to tune in to the next Cumberland Family Academy (CFA) session: "College Planning 101: Cash for College, Financial Aid & Scholarships." There is free money out there for college, but you just need to know where to find it and prepare in advance to access it. Watch this Throwback Thursday CFA session to learn tips from Mychal Wynn, a nationally renowned college planning expert, on building a successful high school resume, financial aid basics, college costs, scholarships, eligibility determination, and specific programs for NC families. 

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