The NAIS People of Color Conference (PoCC) is a National Association of Independent Schools event dedicated to cultivating diverse and inclusive independent school communities. The mission of the conference is to provide an empowering space for leadership, professional development, and networking for people of color and allies of all backgrounds in independent schools.
With seminars, master classes, and more than 100 workshops on a range of topics that explore the diverse experiences of people of color in independent schools, PoCC equips educators at every level—from teachers to trustees—with new knowledge and skills. Leave the conference better equipped to improve the interracial, interethnic, and intercultural climate in your school, which will have a positive impact on the academic, social-emotional, and workplace performance outcomes for students and adults alike.
With a rich history spanning nearly 40 years, PoCC is unique among professional development experiences in the national education landscape. PoCC supports the complex dynamics of independent school life and culture and the varied roles people of color play and experience in these settings.
At PoCC, you’ll find opportunities to learn no matter where you are in your independent school career.
Please note:All individuals are welcome to attend. NAIS has an institutional commitment to the principles of diversity. In that spirit NAIS does not discriminate in violation of the law on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, sexual orientation, age, physical challenge, nation of origin, gender or any other characteristic.