With the NEW YEAR, we have a RENEWED SENSE OF HOPE as we support families, schools, and communities to transform from family-school-community engagement to family-school-community integration! We begin 2023 with Virtual ParentCamp on January 11th at 8pm EST! Connect with parents, caregivers, educators, community members, anyone involved in a child’s life and build a support system across the country and across the globe! Virtual ParentCamps are facilitated conversations NOT presentations. The expertise is the entire room where everyone is seen, heard and valued. For this event, discussion topics include active problem-solving, inclusion for children with disabilities, and career exploration in middle schools. Free registration at https://www.parentcamp.org/event/2023-01-11-vpc/
Check out these Zoom Breakout Rooms and Facilitators:
Facilitator Catherine Salzman, Kentucky (@catsalzman)
Catherine Salzman, Director of Heartwood, has over 15 years of experience in market research, marketing, strategy, and data journalism. She is also experienced in facilitation and creative problem-solving techniques. She has worked with organizations of all sizes from global brands to local non-profits.
Facilitator Amanda Ellis, Kentucky (@apelli2)
Amanda Ellis serves as the Vice President of K-12 Policies and Programs at the Kentucky Council for Postsecondary Education (CPE), where she leads strategies for improving collaboration between K-12 and postsecondary education systems to improve the transition and success of students earning postsecondary degrees and credentials. Prior to her role at CPE, Amanda served in multiple roles at the Kentucky Department of Education including the Deputy Commissioner and Chief Academic Office. Amanda’s career also includes experience serving eight years as an elementary principal in Anderson County. In addition, she also served as an elementary school curriculum coach and middle school science teacher.
Facilitator Tracey Stanislawski, Wisconsin
Tracey Stanislawski has worked with young children and families for over 25 years, most recently supporting children with vision loss and their families. She is the Early Education Manager of Vision Forward Association, an organization that strives to empower, educate, and enhance the lives of individuals impacted by vision loss through all of life’s transitions. Tracey strongly believes, “Families have a lot to tell us; they just need to be given the chance.”
