Cumberland County Schools is making it easier than ever for families to stay informed, engaged and supported in their child’s education. With the launch of Family Engagement On Demand, families now have instant access to critical resources - anytime, anywhere and on any device.
Through Cumberland Family Academy, CCS’ family engagement initiative, FEOD provides expert guidance, interactive learning videos and live-streamed content covering essential topics for student success. Whether a parent needs help understanding math homework, addressing attendance challenges or navigating online safety, FEOD delivers a comprehensive, on-demand solution.
A Resource Designed for Busy Families
Recognizing the demands of today’s families, CCS partnered with Successful Innovations Inc., a leader in strategic family engagement, to develop a user-friendly, cloud-based platform for Pre-K through 12th-grade students and their families. FEOD offers flexible access to expert-led sessions on a range of topics, including:
• Supporting Your Child with ADHD
• Strategies to Address Chronic Absenteeism
• Safe Clicks: Navigating Online Safety
• AI Demystified: What Parents Need to Know for Their Kids
Sessions are archived for on-demand viewing, allowing families to access resources at home, in the car-rider line or on the go.
What Parents Are Saying
CCS invited families to explore FEOD and share their feedback and the response has been overwhelmingly positive.
"As the parent who often helps my son with his fourth-grade math homework, I see that the Family Engagement on Demand videos and tools can refresh my math knowledge and skills. They seem streamlined and quite easy to find and understand. I love it!"
— Brent Goad, E.E. Miller Elementary Parent
"For Hispanic families, time, transportation, and language barriers often make engagement difficult. Having access to FEOD allows us to take a more proactive role in our kids' success, and the resources are provided in Spanish."
— Zenaida Cranford, CCS Parent of Three Students
"I feel the sessions are real and informative. They’ll help parents guide high schoolers into adulthood, a stage often overlooked in family engagement."
— Njeri Fikes, Seventy-First High School Parent
Meeting Families Where They Are
At CCS, we recognize that families are busy, juggling responsibilities at home, work and in the community. That’s why we’ve designed FEOD to be a truly parent-friendly resource. Whether parents are waiting in the car-rider line, grocery shopping or picking up their child from practice, they can easily access learning tools, expert advice and community resources on their own schedule.
Family engagement isn’t just about attending school events - it’s about having the right tools at the right time to support student success. With Family Engagement On Demand, we are removing barriers and making educational support more accessible than ever.
This is a game changer in how we engage, support and empower families every step of the way.
To learn more about Family Engagement On Demand, visit www.ccs.k12.nc.us/familyacademy