"Innovative Family Engagement is Here!

Introducing Family Engagement On Demand (FEOD) – a powerful, all-in-one tool created to support busy families in guiding their child’s educational journey. From academic assistance to social-emotional support, FEOD offers flexible, accessible solutions to meet families wherever they are, whenever they need it.

CCS has partnered with Successful Innovations Inc., a leader in strategic family engagement solutions, to bring families, educators and students (Pre-K through 12th grade) an innovative, cloud-based platform. This dynamic resource delivers interactive resources and live-streamed content, covering a wide range of topics that empower families and educators to work together for student success.

Diverse, Easily-Accessible Sessions
With expert support and guidance at their fingertips, families will get access to learning videos and opportunities to participate in expert-led sessions on a wide variety of topics that support student success.

Topics range from “Supporting Your Child with ADHD” and “Strategies to Address Chronic Absenteeism” to “Safe Clicks: Navigating Online Safety” and “AI Demystified: What Parents Need to Know for Their Kids.” Each session is archived for on-demand viewing, providing families the convenience and flexibility to access content anytime, anywhere—whether on a mobile device, laptop, desktop or web browser.

Expert Insights for Educators & Families, Community Connections 
FEOD also features expert-led sessions for both educators and families. These facilitators provide real-time engagement and feedback to families, while CCS educators can participate to further support their school communities.

The platform brings valuable community resources directly to families by hosting live-streamed sessions featuring community stakeholders as guest speakers. FEOD offers local leaders a unique opportunity to engage with families and share their expertise.

“Parents are busy. They are ‘on the go’ and this is a parent-friendly resource that regardless of whether they’re in the car-rider line or at the grocery store or waiting to pick-up their child from practice, they will be able to tap into resources ranging from academic success to social-emotional support and the list goes on,” said Dr. Lindsay Whitley, the associate superintendent of CCS Communications and Community Engagement. “We’re proud to offer a resource, which accompanies our CFA broadcasts, that truly meets our families where they are. It’s a game changer for ensuring our families feel supported and empowered every step of the way to student success.”

Cumberland County Schools is committed to keeping you informed about key topics that impact your student’s success. We’re sharing three important updates: 

• Attendance Policy Updates: Hear from Pam Story and Kristy Newitt as they discuss policy changes to address chronic absenteeism and its impact on learning.

• FAFSA: Join Kristy Newitt as she explains the steps to applying for financial aid and available resources to help your family plan for the future.

• Choice Programs: Learn about unique educational opportunities and key application dates for the 2025-2026 school year with Dr. Lavette Braswell.

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2465 Gillespie Street
Fayetteville, NC 28303

Phone: 910-678-2303
Fax: 910-678-2619

Lindsay Whitley
Associate Superintendent

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