Southern California People of Color in Independent Schools

We Help Ignite Educational
Possibilities

Our events are ongoing throughout the school year and provide students, parents, teachers, and faculty the opportunity to join in our commitment to shaping our schools, our students, and the enrichment of our campuses.  The events calendar reflects the plan and roadmap to success for our students.

We engage families, business leaders, and community members with events that will assist school administrators to create more inclusive learning environments.

Upcoming Events

Affinity Reimagined

Oct 17th , 2026 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

📍 Wildwood School (Elementary Campus) -12201 Washington Place, Los Angeles, CA 90066
👥  All Southern California independent school faculty are welcome

Educators are navigating a changing landscape while creating communities where students and colleagues can thrive. Affinity Reimagined creates space to connect through lived experience, reflect on identity, and strengthen what sustains us– this newly designed program serves a source of resilience, learning, and collective possibility that shapes the work ahead. 

  • Connect with educators whose identities, roles, and perspectives offer opportunities for recognition, reflection, and community.
  • Learn practical tools and strategies for navigating change and uncertainty with clarity and intention.
  • Recharge in a space designed for reflection, renewal, and meaningful conversation.
  • Explore how identity and context shape the way we navigate, contribute, and lead within our school communities.
  • Reimagine what affinity, connection, and community can unlock in this moment
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San Diego and Orange County Diversity Practitioners Focus Group

Nov 14th , 2026 -

More information coming soon…

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National POCIS Community Connection at NAIS Gather

Dec 05th , 2026 -

Attending the NAIS Gather Conference this December? Join fellow educators, administrators, and professionals of color for the National POCIS Meetup.

This informal gathering is an opportunity to connect with colleagues from independent schools across the country, expand your professional network, reconnect with familiar faces, and build new relationships in a welcoming community.

This is not a workshop, presentation, or conference session—just dedicated time to gather, share experiences, and enjoy being in community with one another during the conference.

Who should attend?

  • Educators and school leaders of color attending the NAIS Gather Conference
  • First-time and returning conference attendees
  • Anyone looking to connect with the national POCIS community
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Bring PoCC Home 2027

Jan 23rd , 2027 -

The Bring PoCC Home event focuses on bringing back the experiences and learnings from the NAIS People of Color Conference. This whole-day event will focus on networking, collaboration, affinity, and DEI skills.

More information coming soon…

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Dr. Ernie Levroney-Robles Speaker Series

May 04th , 2027 -

The Dr. Ernie Levroney-Robles Speaker Series event features a prominent speaker 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.

More information coming soon…

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