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SUMMARY:United in Purpose: An Evening of Community\, Justice\, and Joy
DESCRIPTION:Get your tickets for “United in Purpose” before prices increase on November 20th. \nJoin the NoCA POCIS community as we come together to honor our shared work in independent schools\, to uplift our collective voice\, and to celebrate the joy and strength we co-create in belonging. \nWith an opening Keynote by Charles Vogl\, and musical performance by the Kev Choice Ensemble. \nRegistration: \n\nRegular Admission: $40 (Price to increase after November 20th)\nGuests and plus-ones are welcome. All guests must purchase a ticket. \nThis is an adult-only event.\nNoCA POCIS is committed to accessibility. If the cost of attendance is a barrier\, please email events@nocapocis.org to request a fee waiver.\n\nTransportation: \nWe’re exploring the option of providing shared bus or shuttle transportation to and from the event from Oakland\, San Francisco\, and San Jose (for an additional cost). If you’re interested\, please indicate your preferred pickup location in the checkout form when purchasing your ticket. This will help us gauge demand and plan accordingly. \nRegister now! We look forward to coming together in community\, celebration\, and joy.
URL:https://www.nocapocis.org/event/united-in-purpose-an-evening-of-community-justice-and-joy/
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SUMMARY:reConnect: Staying Connected  Guest Speaker & Affinity Group Spaces 01/13
DESCRIPTION:POCIS National invites you to reConnect:  Staying Connected \nGuest Speaker & Affinity Group Spaces \nPankti Sevak\, Head of San Francisco Friends School \nTuesday\, January 13. 2026 Noon- 1:00 \, PST and 3:00- 4:00 EST \n(virtual event) \nRSVP here before January 6 to receive the Zoom link. \nhttps://www.tickettailor.com/events/nocapocis/1959070 \n\nPOCIS Collective invites you to reConnect
URL:https://www.nocapocis.org/event/reconnect-staying-connected-guest-speaker-affinity-group-spaces-01-13/
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SUMMARY:2026 PoCIS of NorCal Regional Conference: Roots to Resilience\, United in Purpose
DESCRIPTION:  \nDate: Saturday\, March 21\, 2026 \nTime: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM \nLocation: Julia Morgan School for Girls\, Oakland\, CA \n  \nRegister Now! \nJoin the NoCA PoCIS community this spring as we continue our theme\, Roots to Resilience\, United in Purpose. Together\, we’ll celebrate the brilliance\, leadership\, and resilience of educators of color across our region while uplifting our shared work\, collective voice\, and the joy we create in community. \n  \nThe day will feature: \n\nAn inspiring keynote from Elena Aguilar\, a renowned educator\, coach\, and advocate for transformational school communities\nEngaging workshops facilitated by POC educators\, designed to deepen understanding and build skills for creating inclusive\, student-centered communities\nA closing social hour to connect\, reflect\, and recharge together\n\n  \nWe invite educators of color to share their expertise by submitting a workshop proposal aligned with our theme. Proposals should inspire action\, offer meaningful takeaways\, and speak to the challenges and opportunities facing people of color in our schools. Workshop proposals are due Friday\, January 9. Submit your proposal here. \n  \nMember School Pricing (View our current member schools here) \n\nEarly Bird (Dec 1–Jan 16): $50 (includes a free conference T-shirt)\nGeneral Registration (Jan 16–Feb 28): $60\nLate Registration (Mar 1–Mar 20): $70\n\n  \nPoCIS of NorCal is committed to making this conference accessible to all. If the cost of attendance is a barrier\, please email events@nocapocis.org to request a fee waiver. \nWe look forward to welcoming you to a day of reflection\, inspiration\, and action!
URL:https://www.nocapocis.org/event/2026-pocis-of-norcal-regional-conference-roots-to-resilience-united-in-purpose/
LOCATION:Julia Morgan School for Girls\, 5000 MacArthur Blvd\, Oakland\, 94613\, United States
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SUMMARY:Leadership Perspectives: Black Male Heads in Independent Schools with Alexis Wright and Jase Turner
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nRSVP at: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/nocapocis/2001196 \nPoCIS of Northern California and PoCIS STL \ninvite you to join us for \nLEADERSHIP PERSPECTIVES: BLACK MALE HEADS IN INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS \nfeaturing Alexis Wright and Jase Turner \nMarch 25\, 2026 \n12:00 – 1:00PM (Pacific)\, 2:00 – 3:00PM (Central) \nRSVP here by March 20 to receive the Zoom link.
URL:https://www.nocapocis.org/event/leadership-perspectives-black-male-heads-in-independent-schools-with-alexis-wright-and-jase-turner/
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SUMMARY:Partnership for Impact: Advancing Support for POC in Independent Schools
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Zoom for this important dialogue with NAIS*\n\nWho: PoCIS members\, Educators\, Administrators\, and Heads of School\nWhen: Thursday\, April 23\, 4:30-5:30 PDT via Zoom\n\nPlease RSVP by April 18 to receive the Zoom Link\n\nJoin us in conversation with Morva McDonald\, Ph.D.\, NAIS Vice President\, Leadership & Governance\, to discuss our needs as people of color in independent schools\, as NAIS designs “Gather: a convening for renewal and growth\, belonging\, and impact\,” (formerly known as PoCC). PoCIS’ goal is for our collective and constructive feedback to help shape NAIS Gather in a way that truly meets the needs of equity and inclusion in independent schools. Your voices\, ideas\, and opinions are needed and welcome as NAIS plans Gather\, set for Boston in December of 2026. \n*We encourage you to read this letter from NAIS\, prior to the event
URL:https://www.nocapocis.org/event/partnership-for-impact/
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SUMMARY:Bay Football Club — Educator Appreciation Night
DESCRIPTION:  \nCome cheer on the Bay Area’s very own Bay FC in their third season as they face Boston Legacy\, one of the two new expansion teams in the NWSL (National Women’s Soccer League). This event is for educators of POCIS of Northern California member schools who want to gather in community and celebrate the tremendous growth of women’s sports! \n\nWho: All educators who work in PoCIS member schools\nWhen: May 15\, 2026\, 7pm\nWhere: Paypal Park in San Jose\, CA\n\n\n RSVP individually here to reserve your ticket at a discounted price of $5  \n\n\n Limited tickets available — first come\, first served\, with priority given to individuals who work in POCIS of Northern California member schools \n\n\n Tickets are nonrefundable – if you need to cancel\, please email events@nocapocis.org as soon as possible. Spots will be offered to individuals on the waiting list. \n\n\nHosted by PoCIS of Northern California
URL:https://www.nocapocis.org/event/bay-football-club-educator-appreciation-night/
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