Keynote Speaker Dr. Joyce Epstein to kick off #EdParentCamp

We are thrilled to announce Dr. Joyce Epstein will be joining us as #EdParentCamp – #InformedFamilies Thrive – Preventing the #SummerSlide.  @usedgov @familiesated #ParentCamp Please join us – there is still time to register, registration ends at 5pm on Friday, April 13th – https://www.parentcamp.org/find-a-parentcamp/parentcamp-dc-apr-23-2018/ Joyce L. Epstein, Ph.D. in Sociology from Johns Hopkins University, is Director of the Center on School, Family, and Community Partnerships and the National Network of Partnership Schools (NNPS) and Professor of Education at Johns Hopkins University. In 1995, she established the National Network of Partnership…

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U.S. Department of Education partners with ParentCamp to hold ParentCamp: Improving Literacy Outcomes

The U.S. Department of Education is Celebrating the first anniversary of ParentCamp with a focus on improving literacy outcomes for all students.  This ParentCamp offers attendees an opportunity to share experiences, opinions, hopes and ideas that will improve the education and well-being of all children and their families. For event details visit:  https://www.parentcamp.org/parentcamp-dc-oct-14-2016/ #parentcamp

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Welcome to the New Home of ParentCamp

  All parents care about their child’s education…they’re just not always sure what role they play in ensuring a great educational experience.  ParentCamp is a time for parents, teachers, administrators, and community stakeholders to come together on an even playing field and hold face-to-face conversations about what is best for kids. ParentCamp events are held in an informal un-conference style setting where everyone’s experiences in the room are valued. The concept is driven by the four core beliefs outlined in the book “Beyond the Bake Sale”: All parents have dreams…

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