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2025 POCIS of Northern California Regional Conference
March 29, 2025 @ 8:30 am - 4:00 pm PDT
$40 – $60
PoCIS of Northern California Regional Conference
Date: Saturday, March 29, 2025
Time: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Redwood Day School, Oakland, California
Join us for the 2nd Northern California People of Color in Independent Schools (PoCIS) Regional Conference, a transformative day of learning, connection, and community building.
This year’s theme, “Roots to Resilience,” celebrates the deep roots of communities of color in the Bay Area and Northern California and honors the resilience we continue to demonstrate today. Through this theme, we will explore the strength of our shared histories and the innovative ways we persevere and thrive in our schools and communities.
Our keynote speaker is Dr. Liza Talusan (tah-LOOS-ahn), a nationally recognized educator, facilitator, and scholar specializing in leadership, equity, and justice. A faculty member at the University of Massachusetts Boston, Dr. Talusan is the award-winning author of The Identity-Conscious Educator and the recently released Identity-Conscious Practice in Action. Her work inspires educators to reflect deeply and take meaningful action toward creating inclusive communities.
The day will include:
- Engaging workshops facilitated by educators of color, designed to deepen understanding and foster skill-building for creating inclusive communities OR a Master Class led by Dr. Talusan.
- Networking opportunities with fellow educators and advocates.
- Community healing and processing spaces to reflect and recharge in a supportive environment.
- A social hour to conclude the day with connection and camaraderie.
Ticket Prices: (Register Now)
- Early Bird (Dec 1 – Dec 31): $40 (includes a free conference T-shirt)
- General Registration (Jan 1 – Feb 28): $50
- Late Registration (March 1 – March 22): $60
Tickets include a light breakfast, lunch, and social hour. PoCIS is committed to making this conference accessible to all. If the cost of attendance is a barrier, please email events@nocapocis.org to request a fee waiver.
We look forward to welcoming you to a day of reflection, inspiration, and action!