Cumberland Family Academy
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When families and educators join forces, amazing things happen in the lives of students. As part of its strategic plan, Cumberland County Schools (CCS) launched Cumberland Family Academy (CFA) during the 2020-21 school year.
Since launching CFA, district officials have continued to listen to families to create innovative ways for families to receive information and resources to support their children.
Upcoming Events
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March 25: CCS Parent Advisory Council Meeting
Target Audience: Parents and caregivers of children of any age
Session Date: March 25, 2024
Time: 5:00- 6:30 p.m.
Location: CCS Board of Education Building
2465 Gillespie Street, Fayetteville, NC
Webex Meeting Link: https://bit.ly/4a2qRTz
The topic for this month is Child Find. You will learn about the provision of services for parentally-placed school children with disabilities. This meeting will also be available via Webex. If you have any concerns you would like to share ahead of time, please use the following link and share those concerns with us: https://forms.gle/SC7TbDNjnLsdMbLu6 -
March 28: TBT Empowering Families: How to Advocate Effectively for Your Child
Target audience: Parents and caregivers of any age
Session Date: Thursday, March 28, 2024
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Join us for this session focusing on strategies for families to stay actively engaged in the educational journey and effectively advocate for their children's needs. This CFA Throwback Thursday session, titled "Empowering Families: How to Advocate Effectively for Your Child," features Dr. Lindsay Whitley, the associate superintendent for Communications and Community Engagement.
This session will stream on the district’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/CumberlandCoSch -
April 25: TBT Testing Prep at Every Level and What the Score Means
Target audience: CCS students, parents and caregivers
Session Date: Thursday, April 25, 2024
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Join us for this session focused on the End-of-Grade (EOG) and End-of-Course (EOC) tests within Cumberland County Schools (CCS). This CFA Throwback Thursday session titled: "Testing Prep at Every Level and What the Score Means," featuring CCS Data and Accountability Executive Director, Kimberly Nash and CCS Career and Technical Education Executive Director, Chip Lucas will provide families with tips and resources to prepare students for the upcoming EOGs and EOCs.
This session will stream on the district’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/CumberlandCoSch -
May 4: Children’s Mental Health & Wellness Fair
Target Audience: All CCS Students and Families
Session Date: May 4, 2024
In observance of National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week (May 6-12), Cumberland County Schools' Student Services department is hosting the district's first-ever It's OK 2 Ask: Children's Mental Health & Wellness Fair. The event emphasizes the importance of children's mental health and recovery services. With 40+ local vendors offering resources, games, fitness presentations, and freebies, the fair aims to raise awareness and support for youth success. Partnering with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, an 'Out of the Darkness' Walk will highlight suicide prevention. Safe Kids Cumberland County will provide car seat checks, a bicycle rodeo, and distribute new bike helmets to fairgoers.
News Releases
- 09.08.23 CFA Presents: Committed CommUNITY Chats with Dr. Connelly
- 08.21.23 School District's Symposium Teaches Volunteers How to Engage Families
- 2022-2023 Archives
- 06.30.23 CCS Releases Community Conversations Report on School Safety
- 05.02.23 Inaugural Celebration Marks Efforts to Get Families Involved
- 04.20.23 Local Community Comes Together to Strategize Additional Ways to Make Schools Safe
- 04.06.23 Come, Let's Talk School Safety Over Dinner
- 03.31.23 Former NFL Player Motivates Students to 'Keep Pushing'
- 03.22.23 Former NFL Player Keith Davis to Lead Motivational Session
- 01.19.23 Cumberland Family Academy's 'Family Reading Fun' Night Draws Hundreds
- 01.12.32 Children’s Author Dr. Kimberly Johnson to Lead 'Family Reading Fun' Night for Elementary School Students
- 12.01.22 Nationally Renowned Children’s Author Dr. Kimberly Johnson to Lead CFA Virtual Class
- 11.18.22 Hundreds attend Cumberland Family Academy’s College Planning session
- 11.09.22 National Speaker to Visit Cumberland County Schools
- 10.17.22 CCS Launches Family Ambassador Program to Increase Family Engagement
- 10.14.22 Cumberland Family Academy is Back with More Offerings for Families
Contact Us
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Communications &
Community Engagement
2465 Gillespie Street
Fayetteville, NC 28303
Phone: 910-678-2303
Fax: 910-678-2619
Lindsay Whitley
Associate Superintendent
familyacademy@ccs.k12.nc.us