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The ParentCamp Podcast – Season 1 – Episode 6 – Meeting Universal Human Needs: The Key to Powerful Family Engagement Releases Wednesday, March 19th at 12 pm ET

March 16, 2025March 17, 2025 Julia Pile

Join April F. Draine, Julie Pile, and Laura Gilchrist as they dive deep into the fascinating concept of Universal Human Needs in episode 6 of The ParentCamp Podcast. Discover how recognizing and intentionally addressing these fundamental needs—ranging beyond just food and shelter—can profoundly enhance family-school-community engagement. Laura and Julie unpack insights from the Center for Nonviolent Communication and explore practical ways to engineer environments that create opportunities for contribution, connection,trust, relationships, and harmony. They also highlight the transformative power of designing engagement experiences that foster open feelings, ultimately benefiting children…

Join us for February’s Virtual ParentCamp on Wednesday, February29, 2025

February 16, 2025February 16, 2025 Julia Pile

Join us for Virtual ParentCamp on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 12 pm ET/11 am CT/ 10 am MT/ 9 am PT! Join us for our daytime session of Virtual ParentCamp. February is the month of love and kindness so take the time to cherish and appreciate those around you. It’s the shortest month of the year and for me time to start getting excited as spring is around the corner. Almost time to take off those winter woolies and enjoy the warmer, longer days. Our hearts are with the…

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

February 3, 2025February 3, 2025 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…

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

November 12, 2024November 12, 2024 Julia Pile

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…

ParentCamp Podcast Producer and Host April Draine Named Boone County Schools Ambassador

May 7, 2024May 7, 2024 Will Baker

ParentCamp is proud to announce our own April Draine has completed the Boone County School’s District Ambassador Program. Selected ambassadors, made up of parents and community members, attend monthly trainings and tours of departments that run the school district. Ambassadors learn how the school district operates and they will become bridge builders in the community. “The Superintendent District Ambassador Program was a great opportunity for me,” said April, “being a new transplant to Kentucky with my family. The monthly meetings allowed our group to meet with Dr. Tuner and various…