Category: Communication

Building Our Best Gateway: A Night of Conversation & Community – Join us for ParentCamp on Wednesday, November 19th

Julia Pile
2025-11-18 Gateway Charter School ParentCamp - Blue Background

Join us for an evening of connection, conversation, and community at Gateway Charter School’s ParentCamp on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 from 5:30–7:30 pm (doors open at 5:15). At ParentCamp, everyone belongs—parents, students, educators, and community members come together in fun, welcoming dialogue spaces where every voice matters and we grow stronger side-by-side. This month’s ParentCamp features four dynamic rooms facilitated by caring Gateway staff and community partners who are passionate about empowering families: ✨ Fun alert: Principal Everett is leading a special line-dancing session—come ready to move, laugh, and celebrate…

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Laugh, learn, and connect at Brennen ParentCamp on Nov 18. Everyone welcome—register today!

Julia Pile
2025-11-18 Brennen School ParentCamp - Blue Background

Join us on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 from 5:30–7:30 pm at Brennen School for an evening of real talk, real connection, and real community. At ParentCamp, we gather in open dialogue circles—no presentations, no pressure. Just families, educators, and community members laughing, learning, and supporting one another in conversations where everyone’s voice matters. Choose from three welcoming ParentCamp rooms: Kids enjoy their own fun in Kids Club, dinner is on us, and the conversations are heartfelt and energizing. And don’t forget—attend all four Brennen School ParentCamps this year and you’ll…

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Fresh Conversations Begin—Season 2, Episode 1 of ParentCamp Podcast Releases Wednesday, September 17th

Julia Pile

Small School, Big Dreams: Building Trust and Hope at Positive Outcomes Charter School 🎙️Summary & Show Notes: In the kickoff to Season 2 of The ParentCamp Podcast, host April Draine welcomes back beloved ParentCamp coach Jay Posick and introduces Ed Emmett, Executive Director of Positive Outcomes Charter School in Delaware—the state’s very first charter school. Together, they share how Positive Outcomes serves students who weren’t finding success in traditional settings by creating a safe, family-like environment rooted in big dreams, trust, and relationships. From advisory systems that ensure no child…

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Join us for Virtual ParentCamp on Wednesday, September 17th!

Julia Pile
2025-09-17 VPC Main All Rooms

Join us for Virtual ParentCamp on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 12 pm ET/11 am CT/ 10 am MT/ 9 am PT! Join us for our daytime session of Virtual ParentCamp. September brings with it a sense of hope and fresh beginnings. As the school year starts, it’s a chance for students, families, and educators to set new goals, embrace new opportunities, and grow together. The crisp air and changing season remind us that every day is a fresh start, full of promise and possibility. As always, we use Mighty…

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The ParentCamp Podcast – Season 1 – Episode 7 – Building Community Through Dialogue: Inside ParentCamp Coaching – Releases Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 12 pm ET

Julia Pile
The ParentCamp Podcast - Season 1 Episode 7

Join host April F. Draine as she chats with ParentCamp Vice President Laura Gilchrist and seasoned ParentCamp Coach Emily Howell in this insightful episode. Emily shares her journey from being an educator involved with EdCamps to becoming a pivotal part of the ParentCamp movement. Learn about the magic of ParentCamp’s dialogue-driven model, the transformative power of sitting in circles instead of rows, and how intentional relationship-building can significantly bridge gaps between schools, parents, and communities. Emily provides compelling stories of personal growth, authentic community-building, and the positive impact ParentCamp has…

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