Category: Delaware

Everyone Belongs: Join Positive Outcomes ParentCamp on February 12, 2026!

Julia Pile
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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…

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Working Beyond the Barriers: Family Engagement, Curiosity, and Advocacy with YF Lou

Julia Pile
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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…

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Join us for Great Oaks Charter School’s First ParentCamp of the 2025-2026 School Year

Julia Pile
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✨ Don’t miss this chance to connect, share, and grow together! Join us for ParentCamp at Great Oaks Charter School on Wednesday, September 24th from 5:00–6:30 pm. This isn’t a sit-and-listen event—it’s a chance to relax, build relationships, and dive into meaningful conversations with parents, educators, and community members. Whether you want to explore topics like self-advocacy, phone usage in schools, time management, or how to best support students, there’s a space for you. Come expand your network, have your voice heard, and enjoy the power of community.  Registration is free—scan…

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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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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

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…

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