Category: Family-School-Community-Engagement

West Park Place Virtual ParentCamp — National Family Engagement Week Edition

Julia Pile
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West Park Place Elementary invites all families, educators, and community members to join us for a joyful and connection-filled Virtual ParentCamp on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, during National Family Engagement Week! ParentCamp is a place where everyone has a voice and the room is the expert. Participants choose the conversation that matters most to them and join open dialogue circles designed to spark connection, deepen understanding, and build trust across family–school–community lines. This month’s four ParentCamp circles include: As one WPP participant shared, “It was very helpful to share feelings,…

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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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Building Connections That Matter: Join Great Oaks Charter School’s Virtual ParentCamp on November 12!

Julia Pile
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Mark your calendars! Great Oaks Charter School is hosting a Virtual ParentCamp on Tuesday, November 12, at 5:00 pm (Zoom opens at 4:45) — and everyone is invited to join the conversation! ParentCamp is not your typical event. There are no lectures, no panels—just open, engaging conversation circles where the entire room is the expert. Families, educators, and community partners come together to share ideas, ask questions, and connect around what matters most: supporting our kids and one another. At this ParentCamp, we’ll explore meaningful topics such as:🌟 Connecting with…

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Funding with Purpose: Aligning Budgets to Student Needs with Nathan Williamson of Mazi Education

Julia Pile
Season 2 Episode Podcast Cover - Funding with Purpose - Mazi Education

Summary In this episode of The ParentCamp Podcast, host April F. Draine sits down with Nathan Williamson, founder of Mazi Education, and Julie Pile, President of ParentCamp. Nathan shares how his team helps schools flip the script on budgeting—ensuring dollars fund meaningful plans rather than simply filling budget lines. Together, they discuss the challenges schools face with family engagement, how COVID shifted the landscape, and why it’s critical to see “children behind the numbers.” Listeners will walk away with actionable insights on aligning funding with strategic goals, partnering across schools…

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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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