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Mar 18th , 2026 -

Rethinking Diversity 2026

details coming soon

Feb 21st , 2026 9:00 am-3:00 pm

Bring POCC Home

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.

 

Dec 05th , 2025 -

National POCIS Social

details coming soon

Oct 11th , 2025 9:00 am-3:00 pm

Affinity Gathering San Diego

For all independent school staff, faculty, and administrators.

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

7607 La Jolla Blvd
La Jolla, CA 92037

*Light breakfast and lunch will be served.

Oct 04th , 2025 9:00 am-3:00 pm

Affinity Gathering Los Angeles

For all independent school staff, faculty, and administrators.

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

1031 Bienveneda Ave.
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272

*Light breakfast and lunch will be served.

Sep 04th , 2025 -

Immigration Lawyer

Virtual Session

This event will be postponed. We will update here as soon as we have a new date. We appreciate your understanding.

Aug 22nd , 2025 9:00 am-11:00 am

Coffee & Convos

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

 
Please reach out to Cyreeta Sharp at csharp@carlthorp.org with any questions!
May 08th , 2025 10:00 am-2:00 pm

Dr. Ernie Levroney-Robles Speaker Series 2025 with Britt Hawthorne

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.

Mar 18th , 2025 6:00 pm-8:00 pm

Rethinking Diversity 2025

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

Pasadena, CA 91105

*Light refreshments will be served.

Feb 22nd , 2025 8:30 am-3:30 pm

Bring PoCC Home

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

4832 Tujunga Ave.
North Hollywood, CA 91601

*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

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