details coming soon

This new event will focus brining back the experiences and the learning from the NAIS People of Color Conference. This whole day event will focus on networking, collaboration, affinity, and DEI skills.

For all independent school staff, faculty, and administrators.

When: Saturday, February 21nd, 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
Where: TBD

*Light breakfast (8:30a-9:00a) and lunch will be served.

details coming soon

For all independent school staff, faculty, and administrators.

When: Saturday, October 11th, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Where: The Bishop’s School

*Light breakfast and lunch will be served.

For all independent school staff, faculty, and administrators.

When: Saturday, October 4th, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Where: St. Matthew’s Parish School

*Light breakfast and lunch will be served.

**Please park on P1

Virtual Event

Join us for an important conversation with immigration lawyer Alida Garcia (Private School Village board member and founder of Twin Impact) as we explore:

• The current landscape of immigration in Los Angeles
• Practical strategies for supporting teachers/faculty, students, and families

This event is designed for administrators, teachers, and staff in independent schools. Together, we’ll strengthen our capacity to foster inclusive, equitable, and safe learning environments for all students.

Dear SoCal POCIS Friends,

SoCal POCIS is excited to partner with Carlthorp School for this year’s Coffee & Convo event at Good People Coffee. Come kick off the year with this fun and casual event to reconnect, build community, and spark meaningful conversations with fellow administrators, faculty, and staff of color in SoCal Independent Schools. 

📅 Date: Friday, August 22

⏰ Time: 9am – 11am

📍 11609 Santa Monica Blvd, West Los Angeles

Join us for our speaker series event with Britt Hawthorne, author of the book Raising Antiracist Children: A Practical Parenting Guide.

For all independent school staff, faculty, and administrators.

When: Thursday, May 8th, 10a – 2p
Where: John Thomas Dye School

Use this address for parking:

971 Linda Flora Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90049

*Lunch will be served.

Join us for Rethinking Diversity: Intersections of DEIJ and Technology with Stacie Muñoz and Saber Khan.

How do emerging technologies shape what we know, determine who holds power, and affect our collective futures?  Join us for an evening with Saber Khan (Campbell Hall) & Stacie Muñoz (Oakwood School), two local and leading voices in educational technology. Join us for a conversation that will challenge assumptions, spark new perspectives, and help us rethink the intersection of technology and DEIJ in independent schools.

For all independent school staff, faculty, and administrators.

When:

Tuesday, March 18th, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Where:

Sequoyah School

535 S Pasadena Ave

*Light refreshments will be served.

This new event will focus brining back the experiences and the learning from the NAIS People of Color Conference. This whole day event will focus on networking, collaboration, affinity, and DEI skills.

For all independent school staff, faculty, and administrators.

When: Saturday, February 22nd, 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
Where: Wesley School

*Light breakfast (8:30a-9:00a) and lunch will be served.

Join us right after for a happy hour social at Mardi Gras Tuesday at 14543 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, Ca 91403