Encouraging Parents On the Go with What They Need to Know
WHAT IF…
Your school had higher retention?
Your parents were more involved in the community?
Parent Education was more than one night a quarter?
You had an easy way to ensure your parents are integrated in their child’s education?
MEET ZIPCAST…
The revolutionary short-form school-branded audio platform, spearheaded by BaseCamp Live founder and host W. Davies Owens, combines your local announcements with the voices of trusted experts to equip your parents to be engaged and informed.
Easy on your busy staff
Customized and approved by YOU
Sent to your parents
Parents will stay updated on your school’s news, receive expert parenting advice, gain insights into education distinctives, and dive into scripture all while driving to work, folding laundry, or mowing the lawn.
Take a Look Inside:
Explore the Segments
Each segment is 90-100 seconds made up of an engaging “hook” and/or questions, some key principles and practical tools for applying these ideas in homes and schools.
These dedicated segments will have a different topic each week over the 40 weeks of school from subject matter experts like the following:
Your School’s Welcome
Begin the weekly ZipCast with a personal welcome naming your school.
2. Your News and Announcements
Share up to 5 news items – likely what you have already gathered for your email newsletter.
Need more? Share a reminder of a vision or virtue you want to emphasize (i.e. goals of your graduates, mission…) Spotlight another initiative – an article or resource, a head of school update, etc. This is your space to share anything you think is helpful to your parents and staff
3. Joke of the Day
A moment for a smile, loved by grammar schoolers and parents alike. A different K-8 student tells a family-friendly joke each week from one of our many schools around the country.
4. Q&A
Real questions are sent from parent listeners on questions about parenting, Christian education, etc. Answered by trusted and respected school leaders.
5. Classical Christian 101
Reinforcing the reasons for the value and distinctiveness of classical Education i.e.: Why do we read the Great Books? Why Latin?
Different trusted experts each week speak to what we do as schools as well as how to support Classical Christian Education at home.
6. Parenting 101
Offering proven and practical parenting advice for ensuring healthy home habits.
Trusted experts, like Christian counselor Keith McCurdy offer wisdom on important topics like how to limit technology, have family meals, and balanced after-school schedules.
7. Scripture and Questions
End the ZipCast with a short Bible reading to focus directly on the Word of God each week. This includes several follow-up questions to prompt good conversation between parents and their children. Example: Mark 12: 30-31’s devotional asks, “Who is our neighbor? How do we love our neighbor?”
BONUS: Word of the Week
A “hidden” word that can be heard during a different segment each week
Once the word is announced, “tree” or “church” (changes each week), parents text back to be entered into a weekly drawing for a gift card.
Loved by parents and students alike!
Segment variations
Schools that are members of certain associations can opt for unique content their association offers. For instance, all ACCS member schools will receive a unique “Classical 101 Segment” with content from the Classical Difference team that reinforces the articles and classical Christian resources they provide.
