Tag: Parent Engagement

ParentCamp Dec. 11 at POCS—come belong, connect, grow, and help shape future events!

Julia Pile
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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…

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Four ParentCamps. Hundreds of families. One big message: Communities connect. Conversations flow. Everyone belongs. – Family Engagement Week

Julia Pile
2025 Family Engagement Week ParentCamps

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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Virtual ParentCamp – National Family Engagement Week Edition

Julia Pile
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Join us for Virtual ParentCamp on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 8 pm ET/5 pm PT! We’re excited to invite you to join us in celebrating National Family Engagement Week! At ParentCamp, we know that strong connections between families, schools, and communities make a lasting difference for every child. This week is all about honoring those partnerships and sharing ideas that help us grow together. This month’s Virtual ParentCamp coincides perfectly with Family Engagement Week—the ideal time to join us for our monthly session as we continue meaningful dialogues that…

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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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The ParentCamp Podcast – Season 1 – Episode 5 – Empowering Parents: A Superintendent’s Perspective on Building Engaged School Communities with Dr. Randy Poe

Julia Pile
The ParentCamp Podcast - Season 1 Episode 5 Podcast Cover

In this episode of The ParentCamp Podcast, host April F. Draine is joined by Julie Pile, ParentCamp President and special guest Dr. Randy Poe, Executive Director of the Northern Kentucky Education Council and former Superintendent of Boone County Schools. Dr. Poe shares his invaluable perspective on fostering meaningful partnerships between parents, schools, and communities. Drawing on his 38 years in education, Dr. Poe highlights the importance of treating parents as partners, empowering them to take leadership roles, and creating a culture of trust and collaboration. The conversation delves into Dr.…

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