Recurring

Inspiring Leaders of Color – 2022-2023 Cohort

Zoom

Inspiring Leaders of Color is a POCIS-sponsored cohort program that will run from September 2022 to April 2023 with the expressed purpose of helping Educators of Color explore leadership opportunities and experiences that will prepare them to take on leadership roles within Independent Schools.  The Inspiring Leaders of Color cohort program is an affinity space

Recurring

DEIB Directors Networking Monthly Meeting

Zoom

Join us for the POCIS Nor Cal DEIB Directors Networking Meet-Up. This is a monthly meet-up for people who hold the role of DEIB Director or Instructional Leader in Bay Area Independent Schools. We meet the third Monday of the month from 5:30-6:30 to share ideas, experiences and learn from each other.  This meet-up space

POCIS Programs Survey – Open!

Please take this opportunity to provide us with feedback on our programming and events. We aim to meet the needs of our member schools and have begun planning for 2023-2024, and would like to better incorporate member voices. This survey will take between 5-8 minutes to complete and will close on June 9 at 5 pm. POCIS Programs

POCIS Back to School Social

Z CAFE and BAR 2735 Broadway,, Oakland, CA

  Back to School Social Friday, September 8, 2023 5:00 - 7:00 PM  Join us for food, drinks & banter Z Cafe and Bar, Nocal POCIS swag Giveaways RSVP by Sept. 1 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/back-to-school-social-tickets-698515256937?aff=oddtdtcreator   We will begin collecting RSVP on  August 18.

Free

Equity and Inclusion Virtual Speaker Series

Presented by POCIS Seattle The Equity and Inclusion Virtual Speaker Series presented by People of Color of Independent Schools, POCIS Seattle, offers our communities and beyond the opportunity to connect, learn, and engage in topics around equity, inclusion, and antiracist education and action. Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodriguez October 5, 2023, 6:00 - 7:15 p.m. Dr

Free

Chinatown Rising Film Screening

Join us for a film screening and discussion with filmmakers Harry and Josh Chuck from the critically acclaimed film Chinatown Rising https://www.chinatownrising.com/ Thursday, October 5, 2023, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. 6:00 - 6:30 reception, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. film, 8:00 - 8:30 Q & A   San Francisco Friends School 250 Valencia St, San Francisco,

* DATE CHANGE* Trending Upward? What Data Reveals About DEIB in Independent Schools

Join Caroline Blackwell as she shares trends, insights, related to diversity, equity, inclusion, justice and belonging.  This is presented by POCIS of Northern California, in partnership with Southern California POCIS, POCIS New York, POCIS Seattle and POCIS New England. About Caroline:  Caroline Blackwell is Vice President, Equity and Justice, for the National Association of Independent

Creating an equitable approach to school wide multicultural celebrations

Children's Day School 333 Delores Street - The Studio, San Francisco, CA

Please join POCIS Northern California for a conversation about Creating an Equitable Approach to school wide multicultural celebrations. We will be learning from the experiences of: Britt Anderson, Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Prospect Sierra School Priti Hulse , 3rd Grade Lead Teacher at Prospect Sierra School Melissa Skiles, Director of Wellbeing, The

Free

Why Apply to Independent Schools?

Join three seasoned independent school  Admission and Tuition Assistance Leaders November 9 at 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Zoom Who should attend: Parents and guardians who want to to learn more about independent schools, the financial aid process and the application process   Hosted by NoCal POCIS  Rsvp https://headroyce-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9eOr7GIsTjWhI5sD_H9iSg