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” […]

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.

Affinity Seminar

This virtual event is intended for all faculty, staff, and administrators of independent schools. Authors and national speakers, Dr. Steven Jones, and Dr. Shelly Tochluk will lead high-powered engaging affinity group discussions. Tools and strategies will be shared to further support diversity and greater inclusion within your school community.  

Student Voices and Student Stay Woke

STUDENT VOICES (Open to all) SoCal POCIS invites all independent school parents, high school students, faculty, staff, and administrators. Participants will hear from a panel of high school students as they share their SDLC learning and experiences, in addition to what they need from the adults in their independent school community. After the panel, high […]

Rethinking Diversity – José Luis Vilson, Math Educator & Activist

SoCal POCIS invites all independent school staff, faculty, and administrators.  About José: José Luis Vilson is a veteran math educator, writer, speaker, and activist in New York City, NY. He is the author of This Is Not A Test: A New Narrative on Race, Class, and Education. He has spoken about education, math, and race […]

Dr. Ernie Robles-Levroney Equity Speaker Series

This event is intended for all faculty, staff, and administrators in independent schools. This event features a prominent speaker(s) who will engage and inspire participants to explore current issues such as racial and educational equity, activism and social justice, and anti-racism and anti-bias frameworks. This date is tentative.

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