2013 People of Color Conference Preview by National Association of Independent Schools

DECEMBER 5–7 2013 Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center

26th NAIS People of Color Conference

NATIONAL HARBOR, MD

THE

CAPITAL’S MOSAIC Independent School Leaders Building an Interconnected World 20th NAIS Student Diversity Leadership Conference

FORESIGHT IS 20|20 Capitalizing on Our United State

CONFERENCE PREVIEW #POCC2013 | #SDLC2013 New mobile-friendly website at pocc.nais.org

NAIS WELCOME On behalf of NAIS, welcome to the People of Color Conference (PoCC)! Last year, the 25th anniversary of the PoCC offered attendees an opportunity to reflect on the journey of people of color in independent schools. Many of you shared stories of how far we’ve come, of what you’ve gained from this experience personally and professionally, and of your hopes for the direction we will move toward in the future. This year, let’s build on that momentum. Our location in National Harbor, Maryland, places us at the intersection of Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC. Each of these locations is filled with its own rich cultural history that can root and inspire us; and each is the site of tremendous present-day innovation and influence that can serve as catalysts for our work to build inclusive school communities.

John E. Chubb became president of NAIS on July 1. Prior to joining NAIS, Chubb was interim CEO of Educa tion Sector, a nonprofit think tank, and a founder and CEO of Leeds Global Partners, an international education services and consulting firm. He also co-founded Edison Learning, Inc., a pioneering education management organization.

Maryland, Virginia, and DC also provide a mosaic of faces and neighborhoods that reflect our interconnected world. Against a backdrop of monuments and memorials commemorating individuals and groups, from war veterans to Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., this region reminds us of heroes who have moved our country forward, and how our work helps shape the future for thousands of children and schools in NAIS. On a personal note, for both of us, this will be our first year attending PoCC as employees of NAIS. We are excited about the opportunities our new positions bring, and look forward to learning from you as we work to help you and your schools. Especially in this year of transition, we are so fortunate to have a hard-working and motivated group of leaders on the PoCC Local Committee and SDLC Leadership Team. We will build on the strong foundation set by the NAIS staff as well as the incredible volunteer force of years past.

JOHN CHUBB

CAROLINE BLACKWELL

President

Vice President for Equity and Justice

Caroline Blackwell joined NAIS on September 3. Formerly the executive director of the Metro Human Relations Commission in Nashville, Tennessee, and director of multicultural affairs for the University School of Nashville, Caroline is the lead facilitator for the Diversity Leadership Institute and past chair of PoCC.

LOCAL COMMITTEE

CO-CHAIR WELCOME It is with great pride and excitement that we as the PoCC Local Committee, welcome NAIS’s People of Color Conference and its participants to the Washington DC area. You may immediately think of the DC area as the center of American politics; however, this region offers a kaleidoscope of different cultural perspectives and ideologies — all of the things that make our community so multifaceted. We have a diverse population of people and we also benefit from a growing international population thanks to the area’s technology corridor, educational institutions, and financial institutions like the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF). Residents of the DC area come from all corners of the globe and from all walks of life. This region has a cosmopolitan feel but there is also a good combination of the old and the new. DC, Virginia, and Maryland are so interconnected that we lovingly call this area the DMV. Washington DC, as the nation’s capital, offers conference participants the opportunity to visit monuments and museums that highlight leadership and the multicultural history of our nation. A trip around the city is a walk through our nation’s history: from Washington and

Jefferson, to Lincoln and Martin Luther King, Jr., the progression from early republic to modern nation is evident in the city. Monuments commemorate the famous as well as the unsung heroes of a nation that has helped to preserve and disseminate democracy and human rights around the world. We are a nation of many peoples, and our conference this year is intended to make us all aware of the richness in our diversity and how we can celebrate and take pride in the fact that every individual is part of building a strong nation. This year’s conference theme taps into Washington DC’s diverse character, abundant resources, and complex cultural history. With the theme “The Capital’s Mosaic,” we hope that you find a multitude of different experiences to take back to your community. We, your local committee hosts, invite you to join us in launching the next 26 years of the People of Color Conference. This conference would not be possible without the support of the heads of school who encouraged our efforts in organizing this year’s conference. We would also like to also thank the local committee members for their dedicated enthusiasm in working with us to create a memorable conference experience. We hope you all enjoy the conference. Welcome to the DMV!

TIFFANY BRIDGEWATER

PILAR CABEZA DE VACA

Lower School Head, Norwood School (MD)

Head of School, Madeira School (VA)

CHRIS LEVY Dean of Academic Life, Georgetown Day School (DC)

LISETTE OSORIOBLADUELL Learning and Reading Specialist, Beauvoir (DC)

CONFERENCE HISTORY

Seeing Beyond — Becoming Advocates for Creating Multicultural Educational Institutions

A Vision for Building New Alliances

1997 Puerto Rico — The Caribbean: Encounter History, Culture, and Self

Lighting the Way to the Millennium: Our Selves, Our Children, Our Schools

1996

Unity in the Midst of Diversity

1993

1990

Common Ground

Journey to Spirit: Solidarity and Voice through Dialogue

1998

Los Colores de la Educación — Continuing to Build Environments in Independent Schools that Address the Needs and Issues of Children and Adults of Color

1999

Vision 2020

1994

1991 From Thought to Action

1995

1989

The First National Conference for Teachers and Administrators of Color in Independent Schools

1992

1986

Each year, the host city and conference theme have given PoCC and SDLC a unique character and cultural perspective.

Mosaic: Connecting Communities for Action

E Huaka’i Pū Kākou (Let’s Voyage Together), Exploring a Majority of Minorities (PoCC); X Marks the Spot: Journey to a New Revolution (SDLC)

Moving Mountains: Mining Within (PoCC); Mine, Yours & Ours: The Responsibility to Navigate the Rapids of Change (SDLC)

2010 2011

2007 2008

2004 2005 Nourishing Ourselves for the Swim Upstream, The Emerald City: Seattle (PoCC); Upstream, Uphill, Up to Us: Preparing Ourselves for the Challenges Ahead (SDLC)

Music for Life. Food for Thought. Friendships That Sustain. Rebuilding and Preserving the Essence of People of Color in Independent Schools (PoCC); Preserving Self, Building Community, and Sustaining Change: The Essence of Student Leadership (SDLC)

Catching the Tides of Change, Riding the Waves of Opportunity: Twenty-Three Years of Empowering People of Color in Independent Schools (PoCC); Coast 2 Coast, Seek to See: Anchoring Ourselves in the Community Harbor (SDLC)

We the People: Painting Our New Mural of Community (PoCC); Updating Our Status: A Declaration of Interdependence (SDLC)

2012

2003

Bridging Cultures, Sharing Stories

At the Crossroads: Deepening Perspectives the Cultural Kaleidoscope (PoCC); Collide-oscope: Twisting Lenses, Seeing Change (SDLC)

Learning from the Past, Leading for the Future: Reshaping Traditions (PoCC); The Time is Now: Emerging from Our Past as We Shape Our Future (SDLC)

2009

2002

Connecting Cultures, Connecting Worlds

Miami: Gateway to Multiculturalism (PoCC); Connecting to Self, Connecting to Others: Eleven Years of Diversity and Advocacy Training for Independent School Students (SDLC)

2006

2000 2001

The Children Are Our Business

Energizing Our Future Through Refining Our Shared Sense of Community: 25 Years of Fueling the Power of Change in Independent Schools (PoCC); Timeless Resources, Renewable Energy: Harvesting a Sustainable Legacy (SDLC)

OVERVIEW PoCC attendees attend workshops, hear from featured speakers, and participate in affinity group work and dialogue sessions.

THE DESTINATION Rising from the banks of the Potomac near where Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC meet, National Harbor is a 300-acre, mixed-used development that includes hotels, thousands of residential units, tree-lined promenades with scores of shops and restaurants, two marinas, and much more. National Harbor embraces arts and entertainment in various forms and hosts a robust calendar of activities throughout the year.

POCC/SDLC REGISTRATION Gaylord National Harbor Resort & Convention Center, Level 2 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5 7:00 – 7:30 AM, 9:15 AM – 6:00 PM FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7 7:00 – 11:00 AM

HOW TO GET THE MOST OUT OF POCC For 25 years, PoCC has nurtured and sustained people of color in independent schools. The creation of this sanctuary is possible because of the participants’ acceptance of cherished community norms. Speakers, affinity group work, and workshop presenters will not only inform participants, but also challenge them to think in different and new ways. Conference attendees will have the opportunity to network and build connections with others who are committed to building and sustaining independent school communities for people of color. In order to maximize the conference experience, participants are expected to lean into discomfort and accept conflict as a catalyst for change. When this is done effectively, participants are fully present, they suspend judgment of themselves and others, and they listen and think before speaking from their perspectives. Participants’ commitment to honor confidentiality fosters this respectful community. Attendees of PoCC will leave energized and recommitted. Revised by members of NAIS’s Call-to-Action, July 2008.

POCC WORKSHOPS

FEATURED SPEAKERS

PoCC 2013 attendees can choose from more than sixty 75-minute workshops offered in three blocks during the conference. Practitioners and experts will present workshops in the following topical areas:

One featured speaker will present during each of the workshop blocks, giving conference attendees expanded choices in professional development and an opportunity to hear from noted people of color from diverse fields and backgrounds.

■■ People of Color in Leadership: Pathways and Programs to Success ■■ Nurturing Our Soul: Self-Care Strategies for Success ■■ Expanding Our Tool Box: Curricular and Professional Skills for Excellence ■■ Building Inclusive Communities for People of Color: Programs and Initiatives to Strengthen People of Color in Independent Schools ■■ Exploring Racial/Ethnic Identifies for People of Color: Our Many Journeys and Stages Read descriptions of all the workshops on the PoCC website at http://pocc.nais.org.

DIALOGUE SESSIONS In addition to the four affinity group sessions for adults from PoCC and students from SDLC, the Saturday Adult/Student Dialogues are an opportunity for adults to learn from students. The dialogue groups meet by home state or regions. Using skills cultivated during SDLC, students will facilitate a dialogue on applying strategies from both conferences. This session empowers the students with an important voice as advocates for diversity, multiculturalism, equity and justice. Attendance by adults is vital to the success of this session. It is also critically important for the adults to be led by the students and for the adults to practice good followership.

Follow the PoCC and SDLC experience via the attendee bloggers and via Twitter at #PoCC2013 and #SDLC2013.

OVERVIEW AFFINITY GROUP WORK AT PoCC Affinity group sessions are uniquely designed to help conference participants develop their own racial/ethnic identity based on the PoCC conference theme. The qualitative difference between PoCC affinity group work and other aspects of the conference, in which all conference participants experience the conference as a whole group, is that the three affinity group sessions provide an opportunity for each participant to explore her or his own specific racial or ethnic identity development in a safe and trusted environment. Led by a team of trained facilitators, the curriculum for this year’s affinity group work includes four sessions with opportunities to celebrate, share successes and challenges, and engage in adult/student discussions based on racial/ethnic and gender identity. The overarching vision for PoCC affinity group work includes:

Which Affinity Group Do I Attend? On the registration form, you will select the affinity group with which you identify. Affinity group conversations are for the singular lens of our individual racial/ethnic background. We may have cultural lenses that are more diverse that create the tapestry within our racial group, adding even more beauty to our communities. However, during affinity groups we speak from the “I” perspective. Therefore, they are not interest groups, but rather racial/ethnic identity groups. Do not attend an affinity group out of interest or desire to learn something about racial/ethnic identities and/or experiences that are not your own. Please note a recently expanded and more inclusive listing of racial and ethnic groups for self-identification on both the PoCC and SDLC registration forms.

■■ facilitating opportunities for affirming, nurturing, and celebrating; and ■■ discussing issues related to racial/ethnic identity development in a safe environment where people who share a racial/ethnic identity can come together to build community, fellowship, network, and empowerment. Anita L. Sanchez will serve as the lead facilitator of our affinity group work. She is an organization develop ment consultant; trainer; and speaker focusing on diversity and inclusion, large system change, team building, and coaching. Learn more at www.sancheztennisassociates.com.

HIGHLIGHTS PoCC Networking Coffee Breaks and Book Signings Potomac Ballroom Foyer Following the Opening Ceremonies, General Sessions, and noted Featured Speakers Sessions, grab a cup of coffee and a chat before heading off to the next conference activity.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5 SESSION 1

Building a Mosaic through Self Reflection Through the shared experiences of each affinity group, participants will make connections new and old and set the course. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6 SESSION 2

A Mosaic of Identities Inspired to Lead Participants discuss leveraging leadership through “open space” dialogue. SESSION 3

Needed Leadership and an Interconnected World In this session participants will be led through a networking exercise. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7 SESSION 4

An Equitable Exchange Between Students and Adults PoCC and SDLC participants connect to explore identity and empower themselves to work together in taking action and fueling change in our communities.

NAIS Bookstore Hours

NAIS Bookstore and Cyber Café

THURSDAY 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM

NAIS will offer a complimentary Cyber Café and a wide range of books and materials on people of color, building and sustaining inclusive school communities, and the works of keynote and featured speakers at the NAIS Bookstore.

FRIDAY 7:00 AM – 6:45 PM

State and Regional Meetings

WEDNESDAY 1:00 – 6:00 PM

SATURDAY 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM

NAIS Cyber Café Hours WEDNESDAY 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM THURSDAY 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM FRIDAY 7:30 AM–5:00 PM SATURDAY 7:30 – 11:00 AM

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6 1:30 – 2:30 PM This time is dedicated for state and regional diversity committees to meet with their constituents. For individuals from states and regions without diversity committees, this time should be used for meeting other attendees from your area and for networking on ways to use the experiences at the conference as a catalyst for change back at home.

Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgendered (GLBT) Social Hour FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6 7:00 – 8:00 PM Location TBA

KEYNOTE AND FEATURED

SPEAKERS DANIEL HERNANDEZ, JR.

ALINA FERNÁNDEZ

former intern for the office of congresswoman gabrielle giffords

writer and radio host

PoCC/SDLC OPENING CEREMONIES GENERAL SESSION SPEAKER

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5 10:00 – 11:15 AM

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5 8:00 – 9:00 AM

Daniel Hernandez, Jr. was an intern for the office of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords of Arizona’s Eighth Congressional District. While on the job assisting Giffords with a constituent event in Tucson on January 8, 2011, Hernandez took actions for which he is widely credited with saving her life after a gunman shot her and 18 other people. His medical training, quick thinking, and brave actions on that day have caused him to be celebrated as a true American hero, although he humbly rejects the title. He was an honored guest of the President and First Lady during the 2011 State of the Union address. He also addressed a crowd of more than 27,000 people at the “Tucson: Together we Thrive” memorial. Hernandez is dedicated to student advocacy and political activism. He served as a director on the Arizona Students’ Association’s Board of Directors and advocated for affordable and accessible higher education for all Arizonans. At the University of Arizona, Hernandez has served in leadership positions with the Residence Hall Association and the Arizona Students’ Association. He attended public schools in Tucson where he received his training in certified nursing and phlebotomy, and later won a seat on the school board at the age of 21. BOOK SIGNING EVENT

PoCC FEATURED SPEAKER

At the age of 10 in her homeland of Cuba, Alina Fernández discovered that Fidel Castro was her father. A year later she was offered the honor of being officially recognized as his daughter, but declined. Fernández spent years rebelling against her identity. She joined a political dissidence group in Cuba in 1989, escaped to Spain disguised as a tourist in 1993, and then moved to the United States with her own daughter. She remains an outspoken critic of the government of Cuba. In 1998 Fernández wrote Castro's Daughter: An Exile's Memoir of Cuba, describing her life in Cuba and the changes that occurred over nearly four decades, and offering an insider glimpse into Fidel and Raul Castro among other key political figures. She now hosts a radio show called Simplemente Alina (Simply Alina) on WQBA in Miami, which is popular among the exiled Cuban community. While the fare on her variety show is light, with guests such as painters and musicians, she devotes Wednesdays to Cuban politics. BOOK SIGNING EVENT

TAK TOYOSHIMA

JUNOT DIAZ

artist and comic strip creator

pulitzer prize winner and mit creative writing professor

PoCC FEATURED SPEAKER

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5 3:45 – 5:00 PM

Tak Toyoshima is the artist and creator of the comic strip "Secret Asian Man." Starting as a two-page monthly in a Boston-based arts magazine, "Secret Asian Man" became a weekly comic strip for the next six years. In the fall of 2006, "Secret Asian Man" was scouted by United Features Syndicate ("Peanuts," "Dilbert," and "Boondocks") and developed to launch in July of 2007 as the first Asian American comic strip since the days of Bruce Lee and Charlie Chan. Toyoshima is also currently the art director for the award-winning alternative newsweekly Boston's Weekly Dig, as well as for the nationally distributed Beer Advocate Magazine. Toyoshima was born and raised in New York City's Tribeca on the borders of SoHo, Chinatown, and Little Italy. This breeding ground for creativity and multi-cultural experiences provided a solid foundation for him to become the confused artist he is today. BOOK SIGNING EVENT

PoCC GENERAL SESSION SPEAKER

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5 5:30 – 6:30 PM

Junot Díaz was born in the Dominican Republic and raised in New Jersey. He is the author of the critically acclaimed Drown; The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao, which won the 2008 Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Critics Circle Award; and This Is How You Lose Her, a New York Times bestseller and National Book Award finalist. He is the recipient of a MacArthur “Genius” Fellowship, PEN/Malamud Award, Dayton Literary Peace Prize, Guggenheim Fellowship, and PEN/O. Henry Award. A graduate of Rutgers College, Díaz is currently the fiction editor at Boston Review and the Rudge and Nancy Allen Professor of Writing at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Central to Díaz's work is the immigrant experience. Kirkus Books Review calls Diaz’s work “Magnificent…an exuberant rendering of the driving rhythms and juicy Spanglish vocabulary of immigrant speech…sharply observed and morally challenging.” He is the cofounder of Voices of Our Nation Workshop, one of the first workshops for writers of color.

KEYNOTE AND FEATURED

SPEAKERS MARISA RICHMOND

STACEYANN CHIN

transgender activist and leader

spoken word poet, performing artist, and lgbt rights political activist

PoCC GENERAL SESSION SPEAKER

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6 8:00 – 9:00 AM

When she was elected to the Davidson County Democratic Party (DCDP) Executive Committee in 2008, Dr. Marisa Richmond became the first openly transgender person to win an election in Tennessee. Also in 2008, she became the first African American, transgender person to be elected delegate to the Democratic National Convention from any state. She served as a Tennessee delegate again in 2012 along with serving as a member of the Steering Committee of Trans United for Obama. Marisa also serves on the Board of Directors of the National Center for Transgender Equality and Trans Advocacy Network and GLSEN Middle Tennessee. Marisa is the President of the Davidson County Democratic Women (DCDW). She is a prolific author and speaker on transgender issues. Awards for her service include the IFGE Trinity Award for contributions to the Transgender Community, the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Tennessee Vals, Vagina Warrior by Vanderbilt University’s Project Safe, the Equality Award from the Human Rights Campaign, and the Chairwoman’s ICON Award from Baltimore Black Pride. She was recently named to the inaugural Trans 100 list of notable transgender activists and leaders around the country. Marisa has three degrees, all in U.S. History, and she currently teaches history at Middle Tennessee State University. She is a graduate of the University School of Nashville (Tennessee).

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6 SDLC KEYNOTE SPEAKER

8:30 – 9:30 AM PoCC FEATURED SPEAKER

3:00 – 4:15 PM

Staceyann Chin is the author of the memoir The Other Side of Paradise. A proud Jamaican national, Chin’s voice was featured on The Oprah Show, where she spoke candidly about her experiences of growing up on the island and the dire consequences of her coming out there. Widely known as co-writer and original performer in the Tony-Award-winning Russell Simmons Def Poetry Jam on Broadway, her poetry has seen the rousing cheers of the Nuyorican Poets' Café, one-woman shows offBroadway and writing workshops in Sweden, South Africa, and Australia. Chin’s three onewoman shows, "Hands Afire," "Unspeakable Things," and "Border/Clash" all opened to rave reviews at the Culture Project in New York City. Chin is the recipient of the 2007 Power of the Voice Award from The Human Rights Campaign, the 2008 Safe Haven Award from Immigration Equality, the 2008 Honors from the Lesbian AIDS Project, and the 2009 New York State Senate Award. She unapologetically identifies as Caribbean and black, Asian and lesbian, woman and resident of New York City. BOOK SIGNING EVENT

COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITY

MICHEL MARTIN host npr ’s , tell me more

CLOSING CEREMONIES SPEAKER

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Michel Martin has spent more than 25 years as a journalist first in print with major newspapers and then in television. The radio show Tell Me More marks her debut as a full-time public radio show host. Her words describe her belief in the power of public radio as a communication tool: “What makes public radio special is that it’s got both intimacy and reach all at once. For the cost of a phone call, I can take you around the world.” Martin joined NPR in 2006 after leaving ABC News, where she served as correspondent for Nightline, reporting on such subjects as the Congressional budget battles, the U.S. embassy bombings in Africa, and racial profiling and the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. She contributed to numerous programs and specials, including the network’s award-winning coverage of 9/11, a documentary on the Anita Hill-Clarence Thomas controversy, a critically acclaimed AIDS special, and reports for the ongoing series America in Black and White. She reported for the ABC newsmagazine Day One, winning an Emmy for her coverage of the international campaign to ban the use of landmines, and was a regular panelist on This Week with George Stephanopoulos. She also hosted the 13-episode series Life 360, an innovative program that incorporated documentary film, performance, and personal narrative.

PRECONFERENCE ACTIVITIES

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4 1:00 – 3:00 PM

$35 TICKET REQUIRED Sign up for this optional preconference opportunity on your PoCC or SDLC registration form. This year, PoCC and SDLC participants will have the opportunity to help build hygiene kits for Clean the World which will then be delivered to organizations in the DC area. Clean the World Foundation Inc., a 501 (C)(3) charitable organization, executes its mission to save millions of lives around the globe by leading a global hygiene revolution to distribute recycled soap and hygiene products to children and families suffering from high death rates due to the top two killers of children worldwide — acute respiratory infection (pneumonia) and diarrheal diseases (cholera). Clean the World partners with more than 1,700 hotels and resorts, including Gaylord Hotels, to collect their partially used bars of soap and bottled amenities. These goods are sanitized and recycled in an environmentally and hygienically safe manner, and then distributed to children and families all over the United States and the world who are in desperate need of proper hygiene.

PRECONFERENCE ACTIVITIES

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4 SCHOOL VISITS 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

GREEN ACRES SCHOOL

$50 (includes transportation from the

www.greenacres.org Green Acres is an independent, progressive PreK–Grade 8 school for students in North Bethesda, Maryland. With woods, stream, athletic fields, playgrounds, planting beds, and a natural amphitheater, the out-of-doors functions as an outdoor classroom. The Washington DC area also provides many opportunities for rich, off-campus learning. Green Acres’ experiential program integrates the arts, physical education, and technology with academic studies. The first racially integrated school in Montgomery County, Green Acres was founded in 1934 by parents and teachers. They created a school that would address children’s academic, social, emotional, physical, and creative development; where teachers would understand child development, recognize the value of play, and know each student as an individual learner; where students would learn to appreciate and care for the natural world and to think creatively and problem solve, and would feel valued as individuals whose ideas are heard and considered and whose efforts can make a positive difference in the lives of others in their local and global communities.

Gaylord National Harbor Convention Center) TICKET REQUIRED Sign up on your PoCC or SDLC registration form.

School Visits offer independent and special focus schools in the host city an opportunity to offer a site-visit agenda that celebrates each school’s unique culture and mission while sharing the ways in which diversity and multicultural education play a role.

EPISCOPAL HIGH SCHOOL www.episcopalhighschool.org Episcopal High School is a coeducational, independent school in Alexandria, Virginia. Our students come from 26 states, 18 different countries, and the District of Columbia. At Episcopal, character is nurtured through traditions of honor and excellence. Our 130-acre campus, just outside of Washington, DC, affords access to all the artistic, cultural, and scholastic resources of our nation’s capital. Episcopal offers an extraordinary 100 percent boarding school experience and exceptional college preparation that emphasizes self-discovery, independence, and productivity. Through the challenging study of the liberal arts and sciences including 40 college-level and honors courses as well as specialized independent studies — our graduates are prepared to succeed at some of the finest colleges and universities in the nation and to lead full lives with honor and purpose.

MADEIRA SCHOOL www.madeira.org Madeira is an independent boarding and day school educating 320 girls in grades 9 through 12. Our 376-acre campus is located 15 minutes from Washington, D.C. in McLean, Virginia. Madeira’s challenging academic programs and experiential learning opportunities, like the award winning Co-Curriculum program, cultivate women leaders who are ready to make positive impacts in their local and global communities. Madeira’s curriculum is grounded in expert teaching and active involvement of the students when planning their academic paths. Personal academic advising enables girls to customize a schedule beyond graduation requirements, offering them the highest degree of challenge that best suits their interests. The unique grade-level objectives of Madeira’s Wednesday Co-Curriculum program progresses from learning about identity and community during freshman and sophomore year to experiencing “real-life work” and leadership training through junior-year internships in Capitol Hill offices and student-selected internships during the girls’ senior year. Madeira girls graduate with a solid resume that rivals that of college students.

ST. ANDREW’S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL www.standrewsnet.org Serving approximately 500 students from PreK through grade 12, the mission of St. Andrew’s Episcopal School is to know and inspire each child in an inclusive community dedicated to exceptional teaching, learning, and service. We endeavor to provide a comprehensive coeducational college preparatory program in an inclusive and diverse environment that embodies the faith and perspective of the Episcopal Church. We support the diversity of our campus through affinity groups in the middle and upper schools, a diversity club, a Gay-Straight Alliance, and a Board Diversity Committee. Through our renown Center for Transformative Teaching and Learning (CTTL), all of our teachers are trained in the identification and application of neurodevelopmental constructs and brain-based learning. The CTTL also provides professional development to schools locally and nationally. The school has international ties through its service learning program, including extensive exchange programs. Those visiting St. Andrew’s during PoCC will visit classrooms and participate in a discussion led by our Director of Diversity and our Director of the CTTL, entitled “Diversity: The 9th Neurodevelopmental Construct.”

PRECONFERENCE ACTIVITIES

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4 LEADERSHIP SEMINAR FOR PEOPLE OF COLOR AND WOMEN 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

$250 (includes lunch and materials) TICKET REQUIRED Onsite registration is not available. Register for the Leadership Seminar on the PoCC registration form by fax or online prior to the November 4 deadline.

This PoCC Leadership Seminar is tailored for people of color and women who aspire to leadership in independent schools. It is based on state-of-the-art leadership development strategies and skills building while creating an experience of encouragement, healing, hope, and transformation. Participants will leave the seminar inspired to declare, “I can do this!” Led by nationally recognized diversity, inclusion, and leadership development expert Steven Jones and leaders in independent schools, the seminar will include the following features: ■■ Leadership assessment ■■ Trust building ■■ Brand management — How do I brand myself? How do I promote myself without “promoting” myself? ■■ Effective networking ■■ Finding a mentor ■■ Building and leading high-performing teams ■■ Change management ■■ Creating an action plan for my leadership goals

About the Seminar Facilitator Dr. Steven Jones is an author and national expert on diversity, inclusion and leadership development. He is C.E.O. of Jones & Associates Consulting, Inc., a firm that specializes in diversity and organizational effectiveness consulting. Jones is currently in the process of completing his second book entitled, Cultural Competency: Leading through New Lenses in the 21st Century. Dr. Jones was a featured speaker at the 2012 PoCC. He has consulted with independent schools throughout the country. Dr. Jones also serves as a National Diversity Advisor to Honda, Hyundai, and Sempra Energy. He is sought after by leaders who seek to make real change that prepares their organizations to effectively step into the 21st Century. OPTIONAL LEADERSHIP ASSESSMENT AND COACHING SESSION Maximize your development as a leader by com pleting an optional additional 360° Leadership Assessment prior to the conference. The simple online assessment allows you, your school lead ers, and your peers to rate your performance on 22 leadership skills, such as the courage to lead, planning, communication, valuing differences, and ability to mobilize others. During the conference, in an individual Leadership Coaching Session with Dr. Jones, you will review the results of your assessment and build a personal leadership development plan. After the session, you will have access to an online tool that supports you in set ting your personal goals and tracking progress. To register for this leadership assessment and coaching session, contact Mary Lacy at mlacy@jandaconsult.com or (619) 294-3700, extension 7002. Cost: $450 paid directly to Jones & Associates Consulting, Inc.

LEADERSHIP TEAM

SDLC WELCOME On behalf of the Student Diversity Leadership Conference Faculty, welcome to the 2013 SDLC! In 1993, who could have imagined that a student gathering from humble beginnings and great intentions would grow to become what we now lovingly call SDLC, one of the largest, most diverse, and most impactful gatherings of private school students nationwide! Who could have known the individual and institutional change that would come from the work of well over 10,000 students who have been served by its program. In hindsight, we should have seen from the very beginning the positive power of young people collected and committed for good. But now, as our theme for the 20th annual Student Diversity Leadership Conference states, “Foresight is 20/20,” and it is with this in mind that we will continue the awesome task of “Capitalizing On Our United State.” Participants will be guided by a talented team of independent school educators, college students who are SDLC alums, and educational consultants. Students will deepen their “I” perspective by engaging in a curriculum centered on cultural

identifiers, working in affinity groups, and connecting with participants from their region to create a strong network for their continued leadership at their schools. Our returning participants may seek the opportunity to serve as peer facilitators, taking a critical role in moving and shaping the dialogue that happens on site, or they may engage in an advanced group called Diversity 201. Our past participants have taken the learning back to their schools to open conversation, jumpstart regional efforts, and educate their peers. In joining us, you will find yourself in a network of some of the most committed student leaders in the country. We will be in an historic place at an historic time when we gather in our nation’s capital for the 20th SDLC. No doubt we will take time to honor the progress that has been made in our schools, in our country, and in our world over these past two decades. At the same time, we will fortify ourselves in our vision of a world where justice prevails and pervades — one human interaction at a time. The 20 years behind us are incredible; the 20 years ahead of us are critical. We look forward to holding your hands and your hearts as we journey forward.

RODNEY GLASGOW

OSCAR GONZALEZ

COLLINUS NEWSOME

Head of Middle School, St. Andrew’s Episcopal School (MD)

Program Director, Breakthrough Kent Denver (CO)

SDLC CHAIR AND LEAD CURRICULUM FACILITATOR

SDLC LEAD LOGISTICS FACILITATOR

Director of Diversity & Senior Instructor, University of Colorado at Boulder — School of Education

SDLC LEAD FACULTY FACILITATOR

FORESIGHT IS 20|20 Capitalizing on Our United State 20th NAIS Student Diversity Leadership Conference

The Student Diversity Leadership Conference (SDLC) is an inclusive multiracial, multicultural gathering of upper school student leaders (grades 9-12) from around the country that focuses on self-reflection, allyship, and community building. Led by a diverse team of trained adult and peer facilitators, participants will develop an appreciation of their own identities, build effective cross-cultural communication skills, better understand the nature and development of effective strategies for social justice, and practice expression through the arts, while networking with their peers. In addition to large group sessions, SDLC further creates a safe, supportive environment by organizing participants into cross-sectional teams of 60 known as “family groups,” each of which is led by two adult facilitators. Each family group is further divided into small “home groups,” where intense dialogue and sharing take place, guided by trained peer facilitators, who take a critical role in moving and shaping the experience of all students. SDLC participants will join PoCC participants for the Thursday opening ceremonies and Saturday closing ceremonies. Culminating experiences will include joining together on Saturday morning with PoCC attendees for student-facilitated dialogue sessions designed to explore concepts and themes of equity and justice in our schools. Highly rated in conference evaluations, everyone is encouraged to attend and support these opportunities for cross-generational work.

SDLC REGISTRATION LIMITED TO 1,200 PARTICIPANTS

SDLC is limited to 1,200 participants who are registered on a first-come, first-served basis. There is a maximum limit of six (6) student registrations per school. It is important that schools complete the registration form for each student fully and accurately to ensure proper communication and placement in family groups.

SDLC DELEGATES Schools use a variety of methods to select their participants. Considering that the conference is multiracial and multicultural in its makeup, NAIS encourages schools to create student delegations of up to 6 student leaders that include underrepresented racial/ethnic and cultural groups, are gender-balanced, and have at least one student delegate who has previously attended the conference and is interested in serving as a peer facilitator. In order to fully benefit from the SDLC experience, NAIS strongly suggests that selected delegates are able to attend the conference in its entirety. All SDLC participants, whether local or traveling, must abide by the same rules and expectations. SDLC participants are expected to: ■■ Attend all conference sessions, activities, and meals. ■■ Sign and abide by the Student Conduct Agreement governing behavior throughout the conference. ■■ Cooperate with adult chaperones and with conference staff.

PEER FACILITATORS

SDLC CHAPERONES

Schools are required to send a chaperone(s) with their student delegation. Chaperones are expected to:

Peer facilitators are trained to serve a vital role in our conference by leading their peers in small group dialogues. Peer facilitators receive on-site training for this role, learning and practicing skills that will aid them in their leadership at their schools. Students who would like to serve in this key role and/or have attended SDLC before are eligible to serve as peer facilitators. Please indicate your interest on the SDLC registration form. Students who sign up to be peer facilitators are not eligible to participate in the Diversity 201 family group. Peer facilitators will be trained onsite on Wednesday, December 4, 6:00 – 10:00 PM. Dinner is included. An additional training is scheduled on Thursday, December 5, 7:00 – 7:45 AM for late arrivals.

DIVERSITY 201 Returning students not serving as peer facilitators will join an advanced family group called Diversity 201. Diversity 201 is a specialized experience designed to allow returning participants an opportunity to dig deeper into issues of identity, power, privilege and allyship.

SDLC MEALS Student delegates will receive lunch and dinner on Thursday, December 5th, and lunch and dinner on Friday, December 6th. Please indicate specific dietary restrictions on each registration form. Thursday through Saturday breakfasts are not included with student registration. Chaperones are expected to have breakfast with SDLC delegates.

■■ Attend one of the chaperone orientation sessions on Wednesday, December 4, 6:00 – 6:45 PM, 9:15 – 10:00 PM or Thursday, December 5, 7:00 – 7:45 AM at the Gaylord National Harbor Convention Center. ■■ Ensure students attend all SDLC activities. ■■ Arrange for students’ meals not included in the SDLC registration. ■■ Be responsible for their students during conference designated free times. ■■ Meet students at designated points and times. ■■ Support and enforce the Student Conduct Agreement, including participation requirements and adherence to curfew. ■■ Be on call at ALL TIMES during the conference.

SDLC FORMS SDLC student agreements and medical release forms are available at the end of the conference preview and on the PoCC website at pocc.nais.org. These forms must be downloaded and copied for EACH participating student, completed, and submitted by Wednesday, November 6, 2013. Please also carry copies of EACH form for EACH student with you at all times.

TRAVEL HOTEL INFORMATION

AREA AIRPORTS

GAYLORD NATIONAL RESORT & CONVENTION CENTER 201 Waterfront Street National Harbor, MD 20745

REAGAN NATIONAL AIRPORT (DCA) 8 miles from conference center.

NAIS has negotiated the following special rates for PoCC and SDLC.

$174 per night single occupancy $184 per night double occupancy $204 per night triple occupancy $224 per night quadruple occupancy A daily resort fee of $18 per room per night plus tax will be added to your guestroom folio. The resort fee will include complimentary local and 800 telephone calls (first 20 minutes), high-speed internet access in guestrooms, daily weekday newspaper, limited complimentary in-room bev erages, as well as local shuttle service and fitness center access. (All rates are subject to applicable city and state taxes, currently at 16%.)

This spectacular hotel anchors the 300 acre National Harbor waterfront entertainment district, located eight miles south of Washington DC. Discover first-class destination with fun for everyone including fine dining and casual restaurants, unique shopping experiences, an indoor pool and 20,000 square foot spa and fitness center. And, for late-night excitement, an express elevator speeds you to the twostory rooftop Pose Ultra-Lounge. A spectacular 18-story glass atrium welcomes you with sweeping views of the Potomac River, Washington DC, and Old Town Alexandria in the distance. Reserve your hotel room using the PoCC online registration system or using the Hotel Reserva tion form at the end of this preview.

TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS TO/FROM DCA:

■■ Gaylord National offers an exclusive, express shuttle to and from DCA. It departs every 20 minutes from: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM from Gaylord National’s front door to DCA, and every 20 minutes from the airport baggage claim. Reservations are recommended at 301-965-2081. Fee: $18 (one way)/ $33 roundtrip. ■■ SuperShuttle. Fee: $19 (one way); reservation required at www.supershuttle.com or 800-BLUE-VAN (258-3826). ■■ Estimated taxi fare: $30 (one way) BALTIMORE/WASHINGTON INTERNATIONAL THURGOOD MARSHALL AIRPORT (BWI) 42 miles from conference center. TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS TO/FROM BWI:

■■ SuperShuttle. Fee: $45 (one way); reservation required at www.supershuttle.com or 800-BLUE-VAN (258-3826). ■■ Estimated taxi fare: $85 (one way) WASHINGTON DULLES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (IAD) 35 miles from conference center. TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS TO/FROM IAD:

■■ SuperShuttle. Fee: $44 (one way); reservation required at www.supershuttle.com or 800-BLUE-VAN (258-3826). ■■ Estimated taxi fare: $70 (one way)

SPONSORS We are thankful for the support from our 2013 PoCC sponsors!

TRAIN SERVICE The Amtrak station in Alexandria, Virginia (ALX) is located 5.6 miles from Gaylord National. Union Station in Washington DC (WAS) is approximately 10 miles from Gaylord National.

PARKING

GOLD SPONSORS

Cal/West Educators Placement

Educator’s Ally

Carney, Sandoe & Associates

StrateGenius

GAYLORD NATIONAL RESORT & CONVENTION CENTER Self parking fee: $6 hourly; $24 daily Valet parking fee: $35 daily

RENTAL CAR INFORMATION Hertz is a Gaylord Hotels preferred partner for car rentals. ■■ Rental Cars at DCA Airport On-Airport rental car counters are located on the first floor in Parking Garage A. Ride: board the “Parking/Rental Car” shuttle which stops at each terminal outside baggage claim. Walk: 10 minutes from terminals A & B. Signage and staff are available to guide you.

SILVER SPONSOR

Prep School Negro

■■ Rental Cars at BWI Airport BWI has a rental car facility located at Stoney Run Road and New Ridge Road. Free shuttle service carries customers to and from the airport approximately every 10 minutes. Passengers arriving on flights should take the free shuttle from the lower level terminal for a ten-minute ride to the new facility. When returning a vehicle, look for highway directional signs to the facility. ■■ Rental Cars at IAD Airport Look for rental car shuttles from the ground transportation area outside baggage claim to take you to the rental car area.

TRAVEL GETTING AROUND TOWN D.C. SHUTTLE SERVICE FROM GAYLORD NATIONAL It’s easy to visit capital area attractions with daily shuttle services and tours from Gaylord National’s front doors. Downtown DC Shuttle Services provide continuous service to Old Post Office (1100 Pennsylvania Avenue NW) and Union Station (H Street and 2nd Street NE). The shuttle departs 7 days a week from Gaylord National’s main entrance, every 90 minutes from 9:00 AM – 7:30 PM. SHUTTLE LOCATIONS AND TIMES:

Gaylord National Resort (Main Lobby) Departs: 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:00 noon, 1:30 PM, 3:00 PM, 4:30 PM, 6:00 PM, 7:30 PM Union Station (In front of Union Station outside the Main Hall entrance; 3rd lane, beyond taxi lane)

Departs: 9:30 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:30 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:30 PM,5:00 PM, 6:30 PM, 8:00 PM Old Post Office (12th and Pennsylvania Avenue, NW)

Departs: 10:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 1:00 PM, 2:30 PM, 4:00 PM, 5:30 PM, 7:00 PM, 8:30 PM SHUTTLE COST:

Adults One Way: $13 Round Trip: $20 Three-Day Pass: $49

Children (ages 3-12) One-Way: $7 Round-Trip: $10 Three-Day Pass: $23

*Shuttle management will make every effort to maintain the schedule but may experience traffic delays beyond our control, especially during peak business hours. Subject to availability. Dates, times, and prices subject to change. Additional restrictions may apply.

WATER TAXI SERVICE Explore this historic region from the dynamic perspective of its famous river. Potomac Riverboat Company operates a water taxi service connecting Gaylord National to key locations around Washington, DC, Virginia, and Maryland. Cruise to Old Town Alexandria to shop, dine, and explore. Visit President George Washington’s home at Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens. Or, take a trip to Georgetown and enjoy a breathtaking view of the monuments along the way. Purchase tickets from the booth on the Gaylord National Pier or visit www.potomacriverboatco.com. BUS SERVICE National Harbor and the Gaylord National Resort are connected to the Washington Metro system (Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, or WMATA), via a limited-stop bus route. For bus schedules, route maps and current prices, please visit the WMATA website, www.wmata.com/bus, and view information on the NH1/National Harbor Bus Line.

PoCC AT A GLANCE

SDLC AT A GLANCE

SUBJECT TO CHANGE

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM 1:00 – 3:00 PM 1:00 – 5:00 PM 6:00 – 6:45 PM 7:00 – 8:00 PM 9:15 – 10:00 PM

School Visits Adult Leadership Seminar Community Service Project PoCC Affinity Group Training SDLC Chaperone Orientation** PoCC Newcomer Orientation SDLC Chaperone Orientation**

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5 7:00 – 7:45 AM 8:00 – 9:15 AM 9:15 – 10:00 AM 10:00 – 11:15 AM 11:15 AM – 1:00 PM 12:00 – 1:00 PM 1:15 – 3:15 PM 3:45 – 5:00 PM 5:30 – 6:30 PM

SDLC Chaperone Orientation ** PoCC/SDLC Opening Ceremonies with Daniel Hernandez Book Signing and Networking Coffee Break Workshop Session A with Featured Speaker Alina Fernández Lunch* Choir Rehearsal Affinity Group Session 1 Workshop Session B with Featured Speaker Tak Toyoshima PoCC General Session with Junot Diaz

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6 8:00 – 9:00 AM 9:00 – 9:45 AM 9:45 – 11:45 AM 11:45 AM – 1:15 PM 12:15 – 1:15 PM 1:30 – 2:30 PM 3:00 – 4:15 PM 4:30 – 5:45 PM 6:00 – 7:00 PM 7:00 – 8:00 PM

PoCC General Session with Dr. Marisa Richmond Coffee Break Affinity Group Session 2 Lunch* Choir Rehearsal State/Regional Meetings Workshop Session C with Featured Speaker Staceyann Chin Affinity Group Session 3 PoCC Reception GLBT Social Hour

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7 Choir Rehearsal Affinity Group Session 4 Student-Led Adult/Student Dialogues (by region/state) 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM PoCC/SDLC Closing Ceremonies with Michel Martin

7:00 – 8:00 AM 8:00 – 9:15 AM 9:30 – 11:00 AM

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM 1:00 – 3:00 PM 6:00 – 10:00 PM 6:00 – 6:45 PM 9:15 – 10:00 PM

School Visits Community Service Project Peer Facilitator Training SDLC Chaperone Orientation** SDLC Chaperone Orientation**

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5 Peer Facilitator Training for Wednesday Night Late Arrivals 7:00 – 7:45 AM SDLC Chaperone Orientation** 8:00 – 9:15 AM PoCC/SDLC Opening Ceremonies with Daniel Hernandez 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM SDLC Opening Ceremonies and Family Groups 12:15 – 1:15 PM Student Luncheon 1:30 – 3:45 PM Family/Home Groups 3:45 – 4:00 PM Snack Break 4:00 – 5:45 PM Family/Affinity Groups 6:00 – 7:00 PM Student Dinner 7:00 – 10:15 PM SDLC Family/Home Groups by region 10:15 PM Students dismissed to Chaperones 11:00 PM Curfew 7:00 – 7:45 AM

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6 7:00 – 7:45 AM 8:00 – 8:15 AM 8:30 – 9: 30 AM 9:45 – 11:45 AM 12:00 – 1:45 PM 2:00 – 3:45 PM 3:45 – 4:00 PM 4:00 – 6:00 PM 6:00 – 9:30 PM 9:30 – 11:30 PM 11:30 PM 12:00 AM

Breakfast with Chaperones Morning Clearing SDLC Keynote Presentation with Staceyann Chin Family/Affinity Groups Student Luncheon and Talent Show Family/Home Groups Snack Break Family/Home Groups Student Dinner, Family Groups, and SDLC Closing Ceremonies Student Dance and movie option Students released to Chaperones Curfew

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7 Breakfast with Chaperones Affinity Group Session 4 (Adult/ Student Discussions within race/ ethnicity and gender groupings) 9:30 – 10:45 AM Student-Led Adult/Student Dialogues (by region/state) 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM PoCC/SDLC Closing Ceremonies with Michel Martin

7:00 – 7:45 AM 8:00 – 9:15 AM * PoCC Lunch Options A number of options will be available at Gaylord National and around National Harbor. ** Chaperones should choose one orientation to attend.

2013 People of Color Conference (PoCC ®) Adult Registration Please photocopy this form and complete one for each adult attending. (For Group Discounts, send registrations together with one payment.)

HOW TO REGISTER

PARTICIPANT INFORMATION PARTICIPANT’S NAME (last, first, middle initial)

REGISTER ONLINE AT http://pocc.nais.org OR FAX THIS FORM TO (301) 694-5124 Registration forms must be submitted online or via fax. There is no mailed in registration. There is no on-site registration. For questions about registration, contact us at (866) 229-3691 or NAIS@experient-inc.com.

GENDER IDENTITY (check one) FEMALE

NAME AS IT SHOULD APPEAR ON BADGE

MALE

TRANSGENDER FEMALE

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Teacher

Dean

Diversity

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Director

My position at my school is best described as:

Head of School

Board Member

Counselor

Admissions

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Assoc. Director

SCHOOL/ORGANIZATION

ADDRESS

OFFICE TEL.

HOME TEL.

ON-SITE CELL

FAX EMAIL I DO NOT WANT MY NAME, SCHOOL, OR EMAIL ADDRESS LISTED ON THE PARTICIPANT LIST GIVEN TO ATTENDEES.

I’M AN SDLC CHAPERONE.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE November 4, 2013. EARLY BIRD DEADLINE October 11, 2013.

This will be my (check one)

CANCELLATION POLICY Send registration can cellations in writing by November 4, 2013, to the fax number or email address above to receive a full refund less a $50 cancellation fee. No refunds are given after November 4. Cancellations cannot be made over the phone.

The Affinity Group Work is critical to the success of PoCC/SDLC. While certainly optional, to plan for and comfortably accommodate these groups, it is important that each participant indicates the affinity group with which he or she identifies.

National Association of Independent Schools People of Color Conference December 5 – 7, 2013 National Harbor, MD

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Please check here if you require special accommodations to participate. Fax a written description of your needs to PoCC/SDLC, NAIS, (888) 316-3862.

Will you need to secure housing?

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No If no, why:

I am a local resident.

I am sharing a room with another attendee.

No overnight stay required.

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION AND EVENTS SPECIAL EVENTS

REGISTRATION RATES MEMBER INDIVIDUAL for NAIS, VAIS, AIMS, IE, and SAES members $620 Early Bird by October 11 $700 Standard by November 4 MEMBER GROUP (5 OR MORE ADULTS FROM SAME SCHOOL, PAYMENT RECEIVED AT SAME TIME)

$595 Early Bird by October 11 $680 Standard by November 4

NONMEMBER INDIVIDUAL $900 Early Bird by October 11 $980 Standard by November 4

COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES $35 Wed., December 4, 1:00 – 3:00 PM Clean the World Foundation

WORKSHOP PRESENTERS $520 Early Bird by October 11 $600 Standard by November 4

LEADERSHIP SEMINAR FOR PEOPLE OF COLOR AND WOMEN $250 Wed., December 4, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

SCHOOL VISIT $50 (choose one school) Wed., December 4, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

AFFINITY GROUP FACILITATORS $520 Early Bird by October 11 $600 Standard by November 4

DISCOUNT CODE: If you were given a discount code for registration, please insert it here.

PAYMENT VISA

AMEX

Episcopal High School Green Acres School

Madeira School St. Andrew’s Episcopal School

TOTAL FEES ENCLOSED = $

CHECK (PAYABLE TO NAIS)

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NAME ON CARD

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CHARGE MY CREDIT CARD.

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All participants 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, national origin, gender, or any other characteristic.

2013 Student Diversity Leadership Conference (SDLC™) Registration Please photocopy this form and complete one for each student by November 4. Confirmations for each student will be sent to you once the registration bureau receives the following items: registration form and payment, signed Student Conduct Agreement, and signed Parents’ Authorization and Indemnification Agreement (Medical Release) form. Forms are available in the Virtual Preview and on the PoCC website at http://pocc.nais.org.

HOW TO REGISTER

STUDENT INFORMATION STUDENT’S NAME (last, first, middle initial)

GENDER IDENTITY (check one) FEMALE

NAME AS IT SHOULD APPEAR ON BADGE

SDLC is limited to 1,200 participants who are registered on a first-come, first-served basis. There is a maximum of six (6) student registrations per school. REGISTER ONLINE AT http://pocc.nais.org OR FAX THIS FORM TO (301) 694-5124 Registration forms must be submitted online or via fax. There is no mailed in registration. There is no on-site registration. For questions about registration, contact us at (866) 229-3691 or NAIS@experient-inc.com. REGISTRATION CLOSES November 4, 2013. SDLC FORMS DUE November 6, 2013. CANCELLATION POLICY Send registration can cellations in writing by November 4, 2013, to the fax number or email address above to receive a full refund less a $50 cancellation fee. No refunds are given after November 4. Cancellations cannot be made over the phone. Student Diversity Leadership Conference December 5 – 7, 2013

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I AM INTERESTED IN SERVING AS A PEER FACILITATOR. (Peer facilitators must be available for training on Weds., December 4, 6:00 – 10:00 PM. Location will be communicated through each school’s sponsor.) I WOULD LIKE TO PARTICIPATE IN DIVERSITY 201 (For returning participants only — space is limited.). YOU CANNOT BE A PEER FACILITATOR AND ALSO PARTICIPATE IN DIVERSITY 201. The Affinity Group Work is critical to the success of PoCC/SDLC. While certainly optional, to plan for and comfortably accommodate these groups, it is important that each participant indicates the affinity group with which he or she identifies.

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Please check here if you require special accommodations to participate. Fax a written description of your needs to PoCC/SDLC, NAIS, (888) 316-3862.

CHAPERONE/SPONSOR INFORMATION CHAPERONE #1 CONTACT NAME

CHAPERONE #2 CONTACT NAME

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CONFERENCE REGISTRATION AND EVENTS REGISTRATION RATES

SPECIAL EVENTS

STUDENT REGISTRATION $640 Early Bird by October 11 $690 Standard by November 4 SDLC is limited to 1,200 participants who are registered on a first come-first served basis. There is a maximum limit of six (6) student registrations per school.

COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES $35 Wed., December 4, 1:00 – 3:00 PM Clean the World Foundation

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SCHOOL VISIT $50 (choose one school) Wed., December 4, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Episcopal High School Green Acres School

Madeira School St. Andrew’s Episcopal School

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REQUIRED RELEASE SIGNATURES HEAD OF SCHOOL

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PARENT/GUARDIAN

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Your registration is not complete until you have sent in the Student Conduct Agreement and Medical Release form. Find these forms at the end of the Virtual Preview or at http://pocc.nais.org.

SDLC Student Conduct Agreement For each SDLC participant, we must receive by fax on or before November 6 (1) a Student Conduct Agreement with all required signatures and (2) a signed Parents’ Authorization and Indemnification Agreement (Medical Release Form). This form will not be accepted unless it is complete. School chaperones and administrators should also bring a copy of each form with them to the conference.

AGREEMENT

SDLC REGISTRATION DEADLINE November 4, 2013. SDLC FORMS DEADLINE November 6, 2013. REMEMBER: SDLC Registrations are limited and will be processed on a first come, first served basis. So don’t delay in submitting your registration and SDLC forms! Student Diversity Leadership Conference December 5 – 7, 2013 National Harbor, MD National Association of Independent Schools

FAX TO (301) 694-5124

NAIS and the Student Diversity Leadership Conference (SDLC) faculty and facilitators are pleased that you will attend this year’s conference. You and other students from across the country will take an active role in exploring issues of diversity. We will take a critical look at ourselves, others, and society at large. We will examine the range of diversity, including age, ability, ethnicity, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, and socio-economic class and we will dialogue on how these identifiers impact cross-cultural communication. We will empower you to develop your own action plans for your school. The skill-building, networking, and exploring of ideas will enable you to develop strategies for creating dialogue in your own school and community. Our goal is to create social justice for and by everyone. We expect that you will take this unique opportunity seriously. These basic rules, designed by students, provide a safe environment and promote optimum participation in the Student Diversity Leadership Conference: 1. Students are expected to abide by the nightly curfew and to remain in their assigned rooms. The curfew on Thursday is 11:00 PM and on Friday is 12:00 AM. 2. Students may meet socially in public areas only. Out of respect and safety, students are not allowed in hotel rooms other than their own. Physical intimacy is strictly prohibited at all times during the conference. 3. The use of alcohol, tobacco, and drugs is strictly prohibited. 4. Cell phones, pagers, and other electronic devices are to be turned off during all conference sessions. 5. Students should anticipate their medical needs and carry medication, sanitary needs, cough drops, etc. at all times since students will not be allowed to leave the SDLC area to retrieve or purchase these items. 6. Students must attend all conference sessions, meals, and activities. Punctuality is required. 7. During all conference sessions, conference faculty must be informed of the whereabouts of each student participant at all times. Upon dismissal, students are responsible to their chaperones. 8. Respect for the views of peers and the guidance of conference faculty and facilitators is expected. 9. Adherence to community norms and the safeguarding of a sense of community is expected and will enhance conference participation for all. 10. Students and adults who are not registered for the Student Diversity Leadership Conference may not attend any events and may not socialize at the conference site. As representatives of your school, we expect you to work hard, have fun, and dress and act responsibly. Your school and NAIS have placed a great deal of faith in you and feel that you can not only handle the responsibility but will excel individually and collectively. By signing below, you agree to follow these conference rules and understand that violating any of them will result in expulsion from the conference. In the unfortunate event of a student’s expulsion from this conference, the student’s parents are responsible for any additional travel expenses. The student’s school is responsible for completing disciplinary action. The decision of the NAIS Vice President for Equity and Justice, is final.

SIGNATURES All signatures are required prior to a student’s participation in SDLC.

STUDENT NAME (PRINT)

SCHOOL NAME

SIGNATURE DATE

CHAPERONE’S NAME (PRINT)

SIGNATURE DATE

CHAPERONE’S EMAIL ADDRESS

PARENT/GUARDIAN’S NAME (PRINT)

SIGNATURE DATE

PARENT/GUARDIAN’S EMAIL ADDRESS

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR’S NAME (PRINT)

SIGNATURE DATE

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR’S EMAIL ADDRESS

Fax the required SDLC forms to (301) 694-5124 by Wednesday, November 6, 2013.

SDLC Parents’ Authorization and Indemnification Agreement

(MEDICAL RELEASE)

For each SDLC participant, we must receive by fax on or before November 6 (1) a Student Conduct Agreement with all required signatures and (2) a signed Parents’ Authorization and Indemnification Agreement (Medical Release Form). This form will not be accepted unless it is complete. School chaperones and administrators should also bring a copy of each form with them to the conference.

AGREEMENT

The NAIS 2013 Student Diversity Leadership Conference will take place in conjunction with the People of Color Conference in National Harbor, Maryland, December 5 through December 7, 2013. This document is an essential part of the Student Diversity Leadership Conference, serving three important purposes. The first is confirmation that the student whose parents/guardians sign the form is permitted to take part in the Student Diversity Leadership Conference program. The second purpose is to state the agreement of the student’s family and NAIS as to the allocation of the risks of: 1) the student’s travel to and in National Harbor, MD; 2) living away from home during the conference in an unfamiliar location; and 3) participating in the activities which make up the Student Diversity Leadership Conference Program. The third purpose is confirmation that NAIS has parental authorization to obtain emergency medical care for the student, should such care become necessary during the course of the Student Diversity Leadership Conference Program. Please read the language of these three provisions carefully and do not hesitate to call the Caroline Blackwell, NAIS Vice President, Equity and Justice Initiatives, (202) 973-9700 if you have questions. It will not be possible for your child to participate in the 2013 Student Diversity Leadership Conference unless this form is returned with appropriate signatures at all three required locations.

1. PARENTAL PERMISSION TO PARTICIPATE As a custodial parent/guardian of

(please print student’s name), grade

(please provide child’s grade),

from (please provide child’s school), I have given her/him my permission to participate in the NAIS 2013 Student Diversity Leadership Conference. Before signing this permission form, I had the opportunity to satisfy myself as to adequacy and safety of the arrangements for the Student Diversity Leadership Conference. I am familiar with the mental and physical health of my child/ward and his/her ability to travel to unfamiliar places and be exposed to people of different ethnic, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds. My permission for my child to participate is based upon my belief that she/he has the maturity and self confidence to be able to respond appropriately to the challenges which he/she will encounter during the Student Diversity Leadership Conference, as they have been described in the printed materials which I have been given. SIGNATURE OF PARENT/GUARDIAN

DATE

Student Diversity Leadership Conference

PRINT FULL NAME OF PARENT/GUARDIAN

December 5 – 7, 2013

I recognize that there are risks to my child’s person and property involved in air travel, surface transport and in staying in a hotel in an unfamiliar urban center. I also understand that NAIS could not afford to offer the 2013 Student Diversity Leadership Conference if it was required to bear the sole financial responsibility for those risks. Therefore, in order to induce NAIS to make the 2013 Student Diversity Leadership Conference Program available to my child/ward, I agree to share the risk of loss arising from injury to my child/ward and/or her/his property with NAIS by entering into this indemnification agreement in which I accept responsibility for all losses, except those caused exclusively by the negligence of NAIS and/or its agents.

National Harbor, MD National Association of Independent Schools

FAX TO (301) 694-5124

2. PARENTAL RISK SHARING AND INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT

I have reviewed the plans for the Student Diversity Leadership Conference and recognize that use of regularly scheduled airlines or other vehicles to provide transportation between our home and National Harbor, MD involves risks to person and property, which may include serious injury and death, and I agree to accept those risks. From my review of the plans for the 2013 Student Diversity Leadership Conference, I am aware that my child/ward will also be exposed to the risks of surface travel in cars, taxis and buses while participating in conference activities, including volunteer activities and I accept the responsibility for those risks. I have reviewed the arrangements for the Student Diversity Leadership Conference and understand that my child will be staying in a hotel in National Harbor, MD with other students and their chaperones; and I accept the risk that injury may occur to my child while staying in National Harbor, MD. I have also reviewed the description of the day-to-day activities which will take place during the Student Diversity Leadership Conference and recognize that attending conference sessions and community service in Houston and its surroundings will expose my child/ward to the risks inherent in those activities, and I am willing to accept responsibility for those risks. On the basis of my review of the plans for the NAIS 2013 Student Diversity Leadership Conference, and to induce NAIS to allow my child/ward to participate in the Student Diversity Leadership Conference, I, in my capacity as parent/ward of (please print the student’s name), and for myself and my heirs, successors and assigns, agree to indemnify NAIS and its trustees, officers, employees and agents (the “Indemnities”) for any sums of money for which the Indemnities may become liable as a result of any claim, suit or cause of action which I or my heirs, legal representatives, successors and assigns or my child/ward may have, now or in the future, arising out of my child/ward’s participation in the NAIS 2013 Student Diversity Leadership Conference, unless the claim, suit or cause of action arises solely and exclusively from the negligence of the indemnities, which I have not waived or released by signing this form. I have read all of this Parental Risk Sharing and Indemnification Agreement, and I have satisfied myself that I understand what it means. SIGNATURE OF PARENT/GUARDIAN

DATE

PRINT FULL NAME OF PARENT/GUARDIAN

3. MEDICAL TREATMENT AUTHORIZATION As the parent/guardian of (please print the student’s name), a student participating in the NAIS 2013 Student Diversity Leadership Conference, I authorize physicians and/or other medical personnel, at the direction of NAIS or my child’s chaperone to provide medical care to my child/ward while he/she is away from home and participating in the Student Diversity Leadership Conference, including examining, treating and prescribing medications for her/his care. I understand that NAIS and/or the chaperone will, to the greatest extent possible, consult with me concerning the reasons for and effects of all such care. Recognizing that it may be impossible to reach me in situations in which the physicians treating my child/ward believe that beginning treatment is medically necessary, I authorize NAIS or the chaperone to permit commencement of treatment when, in the professional judgment of the physicians or medical personnel involved, such treatment is medically necessary, even if I/we have not yet been consulted. In authorizing such emergency treatment, I agree to accept the determination of the treating physician or surgeon that the treatment or examination rendered was medically necessary to protect the life, health or mental well-being of my child/ward. I give this authorization on the condition that the treating physician will attempt to contact me, if at all possible, before the treatment or examination is rendered. SIGNATURE OF PARENT/GUARDIAN

DATE

PRINT FULL NAME OF PARENT/GUARDIAN My child/ward is entitled to medical insurance benefits under our policy with insurer/HMO.) Our policy is number

(please print the name of your medical

(please provide the number of the medical insurance policy number.)

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY, I CAN BE REACHED AT THE FOLLOWING TELEPHONE NUMBERS: DAYTIME TEL.

CELL PHONE

SECONDARY EMERGENCY CONTACT

NIGHT TIME TEL. PHONE NUMBER

PRINT NAME AND RELATIONSHIP

Fax the required SDLC forms to (301) 694-5124 by Wednesday, November 6, 2013.

2013 PoCC/SDLC Hotel Reservation If you wish to book more than one room, please photocopy this form and complete one for each room.

HOW TO RESERVE YOUR HOTEL ROOM

RESERVATION INFORMATION I AM THE ROOM HOLDER MAKING THE RESERVATION.

Reserve your room by November 4, 2013, in one of the following two ways: RESERVE YOUR HOTEL ROOM ONLINE AT http://pocc.nais.org OR FAX THIS FORM TO (301) 694-5124 CANCELLATIONS There will be a $25 cancellation fee if sleeping rooms are cancelled after October 11, 2013. CHANGES You are allowed to make up to ten reservations per name. However, you will be required to make name changes no later than November 4, 2013, or all but one of the reservations held by the same name and credit card will automatically be cancelled. Attendees cannot reserve rooms by contacting the hotel directly. All reservations must be made via the NAIS Housing Bureau. QUESTIONS For questions about hotel reservations, call (301) 694-5243 or (866) 229-3691 or email nais@experient-inc.com.

CHECK ONE

MR.

MS.

FIRST NAME

LAST NAME

TITLE

SCHOOL/ORGANIZATION

STUDENT NAME (if applicable)

CHAPERONE NAME (if applicable)

ADDRESS

CITY

STATE

ZIP

OFFICE TEL.

HOME TEL.

ON-SITE CELL

COUNTRY

FAX EMAIL

SHARING ROOM WITH

FIRST NAME

LAST NAME

FIRST NAME

LAST NAME

FIRST NAME

LAST NAME

ARRIVAL DATE

DEPARTURE DATE

HOTEL RESERVATION

GAYLORD NATIONAL RESORT & CONVENTION CENTER 201 Waterfront Street National Harbor, MD 20745 NAIS has negotiated the following special rates for PoCC and SDLC. Room Type; please check only one. $174 per night single occupancy $184 per night double occupancy $204 per night triple occupancy $224 per night quadruple occupancy

All rates are subject to applicable city and state taxes, currently at 16%. A daily resort fee of $18 per room per night plus tax will be added to your guest room folio. The resort fee will include complimentary local and 800 telephone calls (first 20 minutes), high-speed internet access in guestrooms, daily weekday newspaper, limited complimentary in-room beverages, as well as local shuttle service and fitness center access. Upon receipt of your housing form, the housing bureau will verify room availability. Rooms will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis and are subject to availability. NAIS receives a $5.00 rebate per room night to help offset convention costs. Room sizes are requests. There is no guarantee that a particular configuration or room type will be available. Please check here if you have special needs. We will contact you to discuss your needs.

PAYMENT A credit card is required to reserve a hotel room even if you wish to pay by check. If you wish to pay by check, you can send your hotel deposit check directly to the hotel after November 4, 2013. CHARGE MY CREDIT CARD.

VISA

AMEX

MC CARD #

NAME ON CARD

Hotel reservation and conference registration are separate. Be sure to register for the conference at http://pocc.nais.org.

EXP. DATE

SIGNATURE

DAYTIME TEL.