Summary and Show Notes
In this heartfelt and insightful episode of The ParentCamp Podcast, Podcast Host April F. Draine and ParentCamp Vice-President Laura Gilchrist dive into the essence of what parents truly long for in family-school-community engagement. From fostering authentic relationships to re-imagining communication, Laura unveils four key desires that may “surprise and delight” educators and families alike. She shares compelling stories of transformation through the ParentCamp model, emphasizing the power of circles, dialogue, and shared experiences to build thriving communities.
Join us as we explore how schools can move beyond traditional parent roles and embrace meaningful contributions, proactive communication, and the creation of a “village” where every child and adult can flourish. Whether you’re an educator, parent, or community member , this episode is packed with inspiration and actionable ideas to strengthen connections that matter.
Key Takeaways:
- Parents Want to Know Each Other: More than just information, parents crave connections with other families to build community and learn from shared experiences.
- Communication Matters: Personal, responsive, and heartfelt messaging before and after school events leaves a lasting impact.
- Empowering Contribution: Families desire diverse and meaningful ways to contribute to the learning journey of all children.
- Building the Village: A connected and compassionate community is vital for holistic growth and support.
Show Notes:
- Episode Title: Four Surprising Things Parents Want for Family-School Connection
- Hosts: April F. Draine
- Guest: Laura Gilchrist, Vice-President
- Topics Discussed: Family-School Connection
- Call to Action:
- Visit the ParentCamp website (https://www.parentcamp.org/) to learn more and bring ParentCamp to your school or district
- Sign up for the ParentCamp Newsletter – http://cerkl.com/org/profile.php?id=1999
- Join us for our monthly Virtual ParentCamp – Sign-up for our Mighty Networks Community – https://parentcamp.mn.co/share/fgIj8OGPqR6TTW4O?utm_source=manual
- Share your experiences with family-school partnerships on social media using #ParentCamp #TheParentCampPodcast
- Connect with Us:
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- Julie Pile LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliapile/
- Julie Pile Twitter: https://x.com/juliepile
- Laura Gilchrist LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauragilchristedu/
- Laura Gilchrist Twitter: https://x.com/LauraGilchrist4
- April F. Draine Linktree – https://linktr.ee/aprilfdraine
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