Category: Communication

PandaPride ParentCamp Unveils Heartwarming Connections

Julia Pile
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On the evening of January 17, 2024, the virtual doors of West Park Place Elementary (@WestParkPlaceES) School opened wide, welcoming 27 eager individuals to the heartwarming PandaPride ParentCamp (@ParentCamp).This unique online gathering transformed virtual breakout rooms into vibrant spaces for connection, collaboration, and community. From 6:00 to 7:00 PM, parents, educators, and community members engaged in insightful dialogues facilitated by trained guides. The magic of ParentCamp lies in its unique approach, fostering open dialogue in circles that prioritize choice and voice. The event unfolded across four breakout rooms, each with…

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Join us for a Daytime Version of National Virtual ParentCamp – Wednesday, December 13th at 12 pm ET/9 am PT!

Julia Pile
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You asked and we listened, we were asked if we could hold Virtual ParentCamp at another time of the day.  Sometimes, evenings are hard for people to attend.  We will be holding a few Virtual ParentCamps this school year at noon ET/ 9 am PT.  We would love to hear your feedback at how this time of day works for you.  We are trying to be cognizant of all the time zones people join us from, which there are a lot!  We hope you have taken advantage of joining us…

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Virtual ParentCamp is BACK! We return Wednesday, November 15th!

Julia Pile
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We have missed you all!  We are so excited to be back and what a special week!  Just like last year, we are partnering with the Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence (@PrichardCom) to Celebrate Family Engagement Week! AND…we have a new way for you all to connect that we are rolling out…it is called Mighty Networks and we are very excited.  We have been hearing from our ParentCamp friends that they wanted a safe place to connect (not on social media platforms) with others who they have met at virtual…

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Join us for National Virtual ParentCamp on November 30th

Kristen Franks
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Connect with national education stakeholders! We have impressive facilitators who will drive powerful conversations about the importance of culture and communication, relationships, and discipline. Free registration is open! Go to https://www.parentcamp.org/event/2022-11-30-vpc/. We can’t wait to have you join us!

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4th Annual Federal Financial Aid Virtual Bootcamp

Kristen Franks
4th Annual Financial Aid Virtual Bootcamp

Subject matter experts from Federal Student Aid (FSA) will be hosting a free Federal Financial Aid Virtual Bootcamp on Oct. 18 & 20, 2022. The sessions are geared toward students, parents, and college access professionals, and will provide: an in-depth guide of the 2023–24 FAFSA® form with a live demonstration highlighting key sections and common mistakes, an overview of the PSLF program, and tools and resources to help navigate through the Federal financial aid process. This bootcamp will provide an opportunity for participants to ask questions. Join us and get…

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