In this Season 2 episode of The ParentCamp Podcast, host April F. Draine is joined by Julie Pile, President of ParentCamp, and ParentCamp coach Maz Ashraf for an inspiring conversation about what happens when parents move beyond their comfort zones and step into their power. Maz shares her personal journey as a stay-at-home parent, immigrant, and mother navigating a new education system—first feeling like she was “just a parent,” and later realizing she is the parent. Together, the group explores how ParentCamp creates inclusive spaces where families feel safe, valued,…
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Everyone Belongs: Join Positive Outcomes ParentCamp on February 12, 2026!
Positive Outcomes Charter School is excited to host ParentCamp—an evening where families, educators, and community members come together for meaningful conversations and connection. Join us for authentic dialogue (no presentations—just real talk!) as we explore topics like helping kids get active and involved, strengthening communication at home, and partnering to protect our youth through important conversations about alcohol and drug use. Enjoy a free meal, build relationships, and let the kids have their own fun in Kids Club while adults connect. A special thank you to the Delaware Department of…
Read MoreWorking Beyond the Barriers: Family Engagement, Curiosity, and Advocacy with YF Lou
In this Season 2 episode of The ParentCamp Podcast, hosts April F. Draine and Julie Pile sit down with parent advocate, school board member, and community leader YF Lou for an honest conversation about removing barriers to family engagement in education. Drawing from his lived experience as a single parent, a father of two children with one being on the autism spectrum, and a healthcare quality professional, YF shares how well-intentioned systems can unintentionally exclude families—and what schools and communities can do differently. Together, the group unpacks “education-ese,” explores the…
Read MoreWhat’s Next for You? Let’s Talk Pathways and Possibilities
Powered by Futuriti in partnership with the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education and ParentCampWednesdays February 11th | Virtual | Open to all families, adults, educators, and community partners Registration Link: https://tinyurl.com/2026-02-11-vpc Pathways to Possibilities – Virtual ParentCamp Families come together. Voices are heard. Everyone belongs. The path forward isn’t one-size-fits-all, and new opportunities can take shape at any stage. Whether you’re supporting a student as they plan what’s next or reflecting on your own education or career goals, this Virtual ParentCamp—hosted in partnership with the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education…
Read MoreJanuary Virtual ParentCamp—Community Conversations to Start the Year
We’re excited to welcome families, educators, and community members back for our first Virtual ParentCamp of 2026—and to kick off the new year in partnership with Keene Elementary School for an evening of connection, reflection, and real conversation. This January gathering brings together Keene Elementary families and the broader community alongside district leadership, including Deidre Joyner, Superintendent of the Christina School District, and YF Lou, Christina School District School Board Member and parent advocate. As we begin a new year, Virtual ParentCamp offers a welcoming space to reconnect, share perspectives,…
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