Category: Family

The ParentCamp Podcast – Season 1 – Episode 5 – Empowering Parents: A Superintendent’s Perspective on Building Engaged School Communities with Dr. Randy Poe

Julia Pile
The ParentCamp Podcast - Season 1 Episode 5 Podcast Cover

In this episode of The ParentCamp Podcast, host April F. Draine is joined by Julie Pile, ParentCamp President and special guest Dr. Randy Poe, Executive Director of the Northern Kentucky Education Council and former Superintendent of Boone County Schools. Dr. Poe shares his invaluable perspective on fostering meaningful partnerships between parents, schools, and communities. Drawing on his 38 years in education, Dr. Poe highlights the importance of treating parents as partners, empowering them to take leadership roles, and creating a culture of trust and collaboration. The conversation delves into Dr.…

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The ParentCamp Podcast – Season 1 – Episode 3 – The Power of Partnerships to Build Stronger Communities with Matthew Morrison of the Delaware Dream Center – Releases at noon on Wednesday, February 5th

Julia Pile

In this impactful episode of The ParentCamp Podcast, host April F. Draine and ParentCamp President Julie Pile sit down with Matthew Morrison, Executive Director of the Delaware Regional Dream Center. Matt shares his inspiring journey from pediatric trauma care to leading a nonprofit focused on food security, mental health services, and community outreach. Learn how partnerships with schools, ParentCamp, and local organizations are making a tangible difference in the lives of families, providing vital resources like food, counseling, and support for those in need. Discover how the Dream Center’s Boxes…

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Register now for Brennen School’s January 16th ParentCamp!

Julia Pile
2025-01-16 Brennen - Rooms with Photos

ParentCamp returns to Brennen School in Newark, DE on Thursday, January 16th from 5:15-:7:15 pm with registration starting at 4:45 pm.  We have a great night lined up with various topics you will enjoy.   Just click this link to register:  https://bit.ly/Brennen-PC   Come to ParentCamp where you can connect and collaborate with parents, caregivers, educators, and community members to build a network of trusting relationships that will benefit and nurture our kids!   Gratitude to the facilitators who, on their own time, trained in facilitation. They are genuinely excited to…

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Celebrating National Family Engagement Week with Virtual ParentCamp on November 20th 8 pm ET/5 pm PT

Julia Pile
2024-11-12 Virtual ParentCamp

Join us for Virtual ParentCamp on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 8 pm ET/5 pm PT! This month’s Virtual ParentCamp coincides with Family Engagement Week.  This is the perfect time to join us for our monthly ParentCamp as we continue in our meaningful dialogues connecting families, schools and communities in stronger partnerships.  We are excited to be partnering once again with The Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence  (@PrichardComm) this year to celebrate this important week.  It is also National Literacy Month. I hope you are all enjoying re-reading your favorite…

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Reflections on Sussex Montessori’s April ParentCamp

Will Baker

Reflections on Sussex Montessori’s April ParentCamp Written by: ParentCamp Coach Jay Posick It was an honor and a privilege to assist with Sussex Montessori’s most recent ParentCamp on April 25th.  We had 35 attendees who began the evening with a chance to learn how to ParentCamp before moving on to the four sessions for the evening- Structure, discipline, order and natural consequences in the home and Montessori settings Empowering student voice- How to as for help setting boundaries, speaking out, and standing up for yourself and others Supporting students with…

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