We’re parents and caregivers too, so we know just how critical a good resource can be. That’s why we wanted to share our toolbox to help you navigate some of the academic, social and emotional milestones your child might experience. This is by no means a comprehensive list, but we've tried our best to include key sources. If you find a link that is broken or out of date, please let us know. And if there's something you want to know more about that we haven't covered, send us an email and we'll do everything we can to point you in the right direction.
education
PowerSchool Parent Log In
A comprehensive student information system for securely managing student data, attendance, and grades across K-12 schools.
PowerSchool Parent Portal Access Request Form
This form should be completed if you want to create a PowerSchool Parent Portal Account or you already have an account and need your password reset. You will receive an email response once the submission has been verified. A separate form must be completed for each child.
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction Parent's Corner
NCDPI develops the Standard Course of Study, outlining what students in NC public schools should know and be able to do, along with the assessments and accountability measures used to gauge success at the student, school, and district levels.
guilford county
Guilford County Schools Home Page
GCS is the third largest school district in North Carolina, serving nearly 70,000 students. The second largest employer in a 12-county area, GCS’ more than 10,000 full- and part-time employees enthusiastically share the district’s mission: to graduate responsible citizens prepared to succeed in higher education or the career of their choice.
Guildford County Schools Let's Talk! Engagement Page
Maintaining open lines of communication and engagement is a shared commitment in Guilford County Schools and part of our district’s Strategic Direction. Let’s Talk! helps us build trust and open the lines of communication between parents, staff, students and our community. And it’s available at your convenience — anytime, anywhere.
Guilford County Schools Bullying, Harassment or Discrimination Online Reporting Incident Reporting Form
The Guilford County Board of Education acknowledges the dignity and worth of all students and employees and strives to create a safe, positive and caring learning and working environment that facilitates student achievement.
Students, parents, volunteers, visitors, and others are strongly encouraged to report any actual or suspected incidents of discrimination, harassment, or bullying of others. Reports may be made anonymously.
Guilford County Home Page
Created with residents first in mind, the new Guilford County website features easier navigation, greater accessibility options, and refreshed language to help you meet your needs.
family resources
Guilford County Schools Guilford Parent Academy
Guilford Parent Academy is a FREE, year-round, parent engagement and support program of Guilford County Schools.
Guilford County Schools Family Resource Guide
We provide educational choices to meet individual student needs in a culturally diverse citizenship and new opportunities to help our students grow. Please note this guide is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of resources in Guilford County, nor are any of the organizations listed in the guide endorsed specifically by Guilford County Schools. This guide is meant simply to provide options and opportunities for families in need. Guilford County Schools is not associated with the organizations in the guide and does not have control over the availability of the organizations and resources.
National PTA Family Resources Parent Toolkit
These guides can help parents and caretakers find valuable tips for helping their child succeed in key learning areas.
US Department of Education Resources for Families
Resources and tools to empower parents in helping their children succeed in and out of the classroom. Information and support for parents and families to help them unlock their students' potential from birth to college and beyond. Find resources to support your family in developing your student's social-emotional and behavioral skills. Resources from an alliance of federal agencies that assist K-12 schools in supporting the physical and mental health of students.
advocacy
National PTA Position Statements
National PTA Position Statements are official documents outlining the opinion, will, or intent of the association to address national problems, situations, or concerns that affect children and youth and require national action to seek resolution on the issue. National PTA has adopted hundreds of position statements on a wide variety of national education, health, and safety issues since its first convention in 1897.
National PTA Advocacy Resources
This toolkit is designed to help child advocates speak up for the health and wellbeing of all children. Use this resource for everything from writing your legislators to scheduling Capitol Hill visits.
National PTA Special Education Toolkit
This toolkit helps make sense of an often confusing system and educates families of newly diagnosed children with special needs on how to get the best special education, services and resources available to them.
Center for Parent Information & Resources Home Page
The Center for Parent Information & Resources (CPIR) is the central hub of valuable information and products specifically designed for the network of Parent Centers serving families of children with disabilities.
NCPTA Advocacy Special Education Resources
A directory of tools and organizations that families can access for assistance. The links are provided solely as potentially helpful resources and for informational purposes only..
safety
National PTA School Safety
A practical resource for critical conversations around school safety planning with decision-makers at all levels.
North Carolina Department of Public Safety School Safety
DPS works collaboratively with school and law enforcement officials to provide safe learning environments
Guildford County Schools Safety & Emergency Management
Guilford County Schools is committed to the safety and security of our students, staff and visitors. To support this commitment, the School Safety and Emergency Management Department provides direct support to school and district administrators and maintains strategic partnerships with emergency response agencies throughout Guilford County.
School Safety Home Page
SchoolSafety.gov was created by the federal government to provide schools and districts with actionable recommendations to create safe and supportive learning environments for students and educators.
Say Something Anonymous Reporting System
The Say Something Anonymous Reporting System allows you to submit secure, anonymous safety concerns to help someone who may hurt themselves or others. This system also enables students to submit tips via a mobile app, hotline or website to prevent school violence.
DISCLAIMER: Material presented on the Sternberger PTA website is intended solely as potentially helpful resources and for information purposes only. It is not intended as professional advice and should not be construed as such. The inclusion of a link or specific organization does not constitute an endorsement or approval by the Sternberger PTA.