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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West Park Place Virtual ParentCamp — National Family Engagement Week Edition
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,…
Read MorePandaPride ParentCamp Unveils Heartwarming Connections
On the evening of January 17, 2024, the virtual doors of West Park Place Elementary (@WestParkPlaceES) School opened wide, welcoming 27 eager individuals to the heartwarming PandaPride ParentCamp (@ParentCamp).This unique online gathering transformed virtual breakout rooms into vibrant spaces for connection, collaboration, and community. From 6:00 to 7:00 PM, parents, educators, and community members engaged in insightful dialogues facilitated by trained guides. The magic of ParentCamp lies in its unique approach, fostering open dialogue in circles that prioritize choice and voice. The event unfolded across four breakout rooms, each with…
Read MoreNot one but TWO ParentCamps in DE this week!
We are excited to be back in Delaware not only this week but next week. We have two ParentCamps this week – one at West Park Place Elementary in Newark on Wednesday evening and one at Odyssey Charter School in Wilmington on Thursday evening. We can’t wait to be with everyone! Note: If there is inclement weather, the ParentCamps will be switched to Zoom, it still works and you all will enjoy it virtually too! Make sure you register so your receive the notice if the ParentCamp is changed to…
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