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Oct 12th , 2023 6:00 pm-9:00 pm

25th Anniversary Party

Independent school staff, faculty, and administrators, please join us as we celebrate our 25th Anniversary at the City Club in DTLA.

📍Hors d’oeuvres and open bar (beer and wine)
📍Live DJ, music and dancing
📍Party favors
📍Special guest: Dr. Steven Jones

Special tribute to our original member schools
📍Campbell Hall
📍The Country School
📍Wildwood School
📍Westridge School

Don’t miss the celebration!

When: Thursday, October 12, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Where: City Club LA, 555 S. Flower Street, 51st Floor

Admission: Free for member school faculty, staff, and administrators

Attire: Business Casual

 

 

Sep 23rd , 2023 9:00 am-3:30 pm

SoCal POCIS Affinity Gathering 2023

Facilitated by Dr. Steven Jones and Dr. Shelly Tochluk

Our morning will begin with a whole group discussion, then participants will break into two race-based affinity groups BIPOC and White Anti-Racist, to examine group dynamics and practice reflection.

Dr. Jones will lead the BIPOC group for a time of healing deepening understanding and moving toward restorative actions. The White Anti-Racist group with Dr. Tochluk will spend the day addressing anti-racism and activism.

For all independent school staff, faculty, and administrators.

When: Saturday, September 23th, 9:00 am – 3:30 pm
Where: Westland School

16200 Mulholland Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90049

*Light breakfast and lunch will be served.

 

Mar 07th , 2024 6:00p-8:00p

RETHINKING DIVERSITY – Dr. Drew Ishii, Invisible Diversity: Supporting our Asian American and Pacific Islander Students

SoCal POCIS invites all independent school staff, faculty, and administrators.

People with Asian heritage and those under the Asian American Pacific Islander umbrella tend to be labeled as the “model minority” where we are unfairly generalized and stereotyped, which means that our actual experiences are rendered invisible or invalid. This also pits us against other marginalized groups to prevent solidarity. In this presentation, we will explore the complex aspects of what it means to be AAPI in America, explore the history of anti-Asian hate, and extend our knowledge to better understand our students.

About Drew:

Dr. Drew Ishii is a SoCal POCIS board member and the chair of the AsEA Conference Southern California team. He also served as a co-chair of the NAIS People of Color Conference in Anaheim. Dr. Drew has facilitated workshops at many independent schools, spoken at national and international conferences, and trained faculty in diversity issues. He currently works at Sage Hill in Southern California.

When: Thursday, February 8, 6:00 – 8:00 pm

Where: Vistamar School 737 Hawaii St., El Segundo, CA 90245

*Light refreshments will be served.

 

May 13th , 2023 10:00-12:00

Dr. Ernie Robles-Levroney Equity Speaker Series with Dr. Curtis Acosta

Join us for our Speaker Series event with Dr. Curtis Acosta, an award-winning educator named one of the “Top 10 Latinos to Watch in US Politics” by Huffington Post. Dr. Acosta has also been featured in documentaries and the Daily Show, CNN, PBS, and many other news outlets.

He is also a prolific writer, with articles and chapters featured in journals such as Voiced in Urban Education and books such as Educational Courage.

For all independent school staff, faculty, and administrators.

When: Saturday, May 13th, 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Where: WESTRIDGE SCHOOL

324 Madeline Dr.
Pasadena, CA 91105

*Light breakfast will be served.

Mar 16th , 2023 6pm-7pm

BIPOC Womxn in Independent School Leadership

Join us for a panel discussion with five BIPOC Womxn in independent school leadership. Hear their stories, learn from their experiences, and imagine new possibilities. Facilitated by Stephanie Carillo, Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Crossroads School.

Our panel includes:

  • Claudia Koochek, Head of School – Westmark School
  • Kim Diaz, Assistant Head of School, Sequoyah School
  • Radhika Khandelwal, Dean for Students & School Culture, Geffen School
  • Azizi Williams, Head of School, Children’s Community School
  • Christina Pak, Associate Head of School, Rolling Hills Prep

March 16, 6 – 7 pm, Via Zoom

For all independent school staff, faculty, and administrators.

RSVP Here
Jan 28th , 2023 9:30 am-11:30 am

RETHINKING DIVERSITY – Dr. Drew Ishii, Invisible Diversity: Supporting our Asian American and Pacific Islander Students

SoCal POCIS invites all independent school staff, faculty, and administrators.

People with Asian heritage and those under the Asian American Pacific Islander umbrella tend to be labeled as the “model minority” where we are unfairly generalized and stereotyped, which means that our actual experiences are rendered invisible or invalid. This also pits us against other marginalized groups to prevent solidarity. In this presentation, we will explore the complex aspects of what it means to be AAPI in America, explore the history of anti-Asian hate, and extend our knowledge to better understand our students.

About Drew:

Dr. Drew Ishii is a SoCal POCIS board member and the chair of the AsEA Conference Southern California team. He also served as a co-chair of the NAIS People of Color Conference in Anaheim. Dr. Drew has facilitated workshops at many independent schools, spoken at national and international conferences, and trained faculty in diversity issues. He currently works at Sage Hill in Southern California.

When: Saturday, January 28, 9:30 – 11:30 am

Where: Francis Parker School, 6501 Linda Vista Road, San Diego, CA 92111

*Light morning refreshments will be served.

Please register here by Jan. 23

Nov 12th , 2022 12:00 pm-4:30

SoCal POCIS Affinity Gathering 2022

Facilitated by Dr. Steven Jones and Dr. Shelly Tochluk

Our morning will begin with a whole group discussion, then participants will break into two race-based affinity groups BIPOC and White Anti-Racist, to
examine group dynamics and practice reflection.

Dr. Jones will lead the BIPOC group for a time of healing deepening understanding and moving toward restorative actions. The White Anti-Racist group will spend the day addressing anti-racism and activism.

For all independent school staff, faculty, and administrators.

When: Saturday, November 12th, 12:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Where: The Wesley School

4832 Tujunga Ave.
North Hollywood, CA 91501

*Light breakfast and lunch will be served.

Register here

Oct 22nd , 2022 4:00 pm-7:00 pm

Fall BIPOC Mix & Mingle

Join BIPOC Independent School Faculty, Staff, and Administrators to eat, drink, and connect at the Black-owned Post and Beam!

When: Saturday, October 22nd, 4-7 pm
Where: Post and Beam (Outdoor Patio)

3767 Santa Rosalia Dr
Los Angeles, CA 90008

*Appetizers and drinks provided by SoCal POCIS

RSVP

Sep 13th , 2021 5:00pm-6:00pm

BIPOC Connection Event

This event is intended for all BIPOC faculty, staff, and administrators of independent schools.

This event is a meet and greet for SoCal POCIS members who identify as Black, Indigenous, or People of Color to come together to share ideas as well as find solidarity and support. This event will provide a much-needed “safe space” to begin the new school year with the affirmation of BIPOC solidarity.

Oct 09th , 2021 10:00am-11:30am

Parenting Perspectives

This event is intended for all parents, guardians and caregivers, faculty, staff, and administrators in independent schools. Participants from various independent schools will share their experiences and learning in partnering with our schools to support Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) in meaningful ways.

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