Communications & 
Community Engagement
2465 Gillespie Street
Fayetteville, NC 28303
Phone: 910-678-2303
Fax: 910-678-2619

Lindsay Whitley
Associate Superintendent

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• Committed CommUNITY Chats

• Family Ambassadors Program

Cumberland Family Academy (CFA) provides FREE workshops and educational events for CCS families. From research, we understand that students achieve more when families are involved in their education. When families have high expectations for children and encourage them to work hard, they support and promote a child’s academic, social and emotional well-being. The purpose of the Family Academy program is to provide families with the necessary academic tools to support the success of their child’s education and to bring schools, parents/guardians, families, and community organizations together as equal partners.

Family Night Events

• College Planning 101: Cash for College, Financial Aid & Scholarships

CFA Rebroadcast Sessios

• TOP SECRET: College-Access INTEL

  Planning for college is a process that begins years before students enter the doors of a college classroom.

• AIG - All Day, Every Day Parents Understanding Their Gifted Child

  This session focuses on busting myths, exploring truths and broadening your understanding of what it means to be Gifted. 

• Beyond the Labels: Understanding The Struggling Learner

  Beyond the Labels: Understanding The Struggling Learner! Struggling learners typically have difficulty with processing information, language, memory and perception.

• Canvas 101

  This workshop will provide an overview of the Canvas parent account and what you will see as a parent user, including the ability to monitor your child’s progress.

• Connections Matter: Social-Emotional Support for Students

  This is an evidence-based session with real-life scenarios as we explore ways to overcome the negative effects of trauma and stress.

• Creating Calming Corners at Home

  CCS' Student Services Department & Cumberland Family Academy joined forces to host 'Supporting the Needs of the Whole Child: Creating Calm Corners at Home.'

• Family Literacy Night

  Reading as a family is a fun way to stay engaged and keep students on track. Cumberland Family Academy offers families some great reading tips during this session, “Family Literacy Night.”

• I Need Help Helping My Child in Math!

  Is math homework causing your family stress? Cumberland Family Academy is here to help! 

• IEP 101: How the Process Works

  Individualized Education Plans (IEP) are a vital part of the learning process for children receiving Exceptional Children’s services. CCS' Cumberland Family Academy's session, IEP 101, will share how the IEP process works and your options.

• It’s Never Too Early: Career Awareness 101

  Teacher. Firefighter. Chef. What career interests your child? Tune in to Cumberland Family Academy’s session, “It’s Never Too Early: Career Awareness 101."

• Mental Health Town Hall

  During the Town Hall, district staff and community partners shared information on current mental health initiatives in the district and provide tips on ways to support the whole child.

• Motivating the Unmotivated Child

  We could all use a little motivation, even our kids!

• PowerSchool 101

  Get your PowerSchool access and log in to your child’s PowerSchool account to see grades and missing assignments in order to work collaboratively with your child’s teacher.

• Prepping for College: Admissions, Scholarships and More

  Join us to answer your questions as we speak with college admissions officers, explore local college programming opportunities, and get information about college scholarships.

• Sorry They Don't Come With Instructions

  Nurturing Parenting is a proven approach for helping families by promoting empathy, discipline with dignity, self-worth and empowerment.

• Staying Marketable: Job Search & Resume Tips

  Looking to make a career move? A recent college graduate? Wanting to ‘brush up’ on the latest trends with tips for your job search and résumé? 

• Support 4 Military Families: Getting to Know CCS

  As families provide service to the country, we want to continue to provide much-needed support to your child/children

• Technology 101: Internet Safety

  This session helps you learn about some simple measures that you can put in place to help keep your child safe while using technology tools.

Masterclasses for Today's Families

• Testing Prep at Every Level and What the Score Means

  The session titled “Testing Prep at Every Level and What the Score Means” will provide families with tips and resources to help prepare students for upcoming EOGs and EOCs.

• See Something, Say Something: School Safety in CCS

  Mr. Hall’s session, “See Something, Say Something: School Safety in CCS,” will provide viewers with information about safety and security protocols in CCS and convey how everyone can do their part to help keep schools safe.

• Empowering Families: How to Advocate Effectively for Your Child

  This session titled "Empowering Families: How to Advocate Effectively for Your Child" focuses on ways families can stay engaged in the educational process and effectively advocate for their children’s needs. 

• Building a Love for Literacy

  This Masterclass Session for Today’s Families – Building a Love for Literacy – features Dr. Kimberly Johnson, a children’s author, and educator. Dr. Johnson received her Doctorate in Curriculum, Teaching, and Leadership from Northeastern in Boston, MA. She has authored 22 children’s books.