Tag: Delaware Department of Education

West Park Place Virtual ParentCamp — National Family Engagement Week Edition

Julia Pile
2025-11-18 West Park Place Elementary School ParentCamp - Blue Background

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

Julia Pile
2025-11-12 Great Oaks Charter School ParentCamp - White Background

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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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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Building Connections: Highlights from Sussex Montessori’s December ParentCamp & A Look Ahead to February!

Julia Pile
2024-12-12 Sussex Montessori Group Photo

Written by Jay Posick, ParentCamp Coach On December 12, 2024 from 5:30-7:30PM, Sussex Montessori hosted their second ParentCamp of the 2024-2025 school year.  It was a downright amazing evening!  26 people signed in at registration, including 10 children, but it felt like we had more than that due to the wonderful conversations before we started, during the sessions, and at dinner. ParentCamp is a tremendous opportunity to speak with other families, school staff, and the community about topics of interest.  The groups meet in circles that are meant to provide…

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