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 […]
Join us for our Professional Development event and book signing with Dr. Liza Talusan – The Identity Conscious Educator. Building Habits and Skills for More Inclusive Schools: Schools are spaces of learning, critical thinking, and discourse where people wrestle with new ideas, concepts, and experiences. To achieve inclusive spaces, decisions are made daily about curriculum, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
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” […]
