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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Working 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 MorePathways to Possibilities – Virtual ParentCamp
Families connect. Conversations flow. Everyone belongs. Your pathway doesn’t have to be linear—and it’s never too late to explore new directions. Whether you’re supporting a student’s next step or considering a shift in your own career, this two-part Virtual ParentCamp (@ParentCamp) is designed to open doors, spark ideas, and help you explore what’s possible across a lifetime of learning Together, we’ll gather in welcoming ParentCamp dialogue circles—no lectures, no presentations—just real conversations where everyone is a learner and everyone is a leader. These sessions are intentionally created to support both…
Read MoreParentCamp Dec. 11 at POCS—come belong, connect, grow, and help shape future events!
You’re invited to join us for ParentCamp at Positive Outcomes Charter School (Camden, DE) on Thursday, December 11, 2025 from 5:15–7:15 pm (doors open at 5:00 pm) at 3337 S. DuPont Highway, Camden, DE 19934. ParentCamp is a national model that brings families, schools, and community members together in open, energizing dialogue circles—no presentations, no pressure, just meaningful conversation where every voice matters. Learn more at www.parentcamp.org and explore all that POCS offers at https://www.positiveoutcomescs.org/. Register at: https://bit.ly/PositiveOutcomes-PC Before attending, enjoy our ParentCamp Podcast episode featuring Principal & Director Ed…
Read MoreFour ParentCamps. Hundreds of families. One big message: Communities connect. Conversations flow. Everyone belongs. – Family Engagement Week
This National Family Engagement Week, Delaware schools are celebrating connection, belonging, and community in a powerful way: three school ParentCamps in two days, each bringing families, educators, and community members together for real conversation and real relationships. In addition, we are hosting our monthly national Virtual ParentCamp to celebrate the week! ParentCamp isn’t a workshop or a sit-and-get. It’s a space where families and educators talk with each other, not at each other. Stories are shared. Trust is built. Kids and adults alike feel like they belong. This week features:…
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