Cumberland Family Academy outlines free workshops and family engagement tools for the year
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Summary
District communications staff summarized Cumberland Family Academy (CFA) offerings — workshops, Family Engagement On Demand, Throwback Thursdays, family ambassador program, and school‑level volunteer links — and invited families and partners to sign up online.
Cumberland County Schools used a Family Academy livestream to highlight Cumberland Family Academy (CFA), a district initiative that provides workshops, on‑demand family learning and partnership opportunities for families and community organizations.
Daphna Consalvi, Family and Community Engagement Liaison, described CFA as a hub for parents to find workshops on topics such as supporting reading, emotional wellness, gifted and struggling learners, and college readiness. "CFA is an important initiative that builds strong partnerships between schools, families, and the community," Consalvi said.
Services and access: staff said CFA offers Family Engagement On Demand (FEOD), a mobile‑friendly platform that provides anytime access to family support tools, and a recurring feature called Throwback Thursdays that shares recorded sessions. The district also hosts in‑person events such as family literacy nights and Facebook Live sessions.
Volunteer and partnership pathways: Kathy Mathis, Community Engagement Specialist, described a district webpage with links to elementary, middle, and high school volunteer needs and a process for partners to find opportunities that match their interests. Consalvi said the district will announce how to become a family ambassador and urged community partners to follow district websites and social media for updates.
Clarifications: presenters directed families to the CFA webpage to register for events and to contact the Communications and Community Engagement department for help finding volunteer or partnership opportunities. The session did not include a comprehensive schedule of upcoming CFA events.
Ending: staff invited families, businesses and faith‑based organizations to sign up and said district staff are available to help connect partners to school needs.