NAIS - Conference Preview - December 5-7, 2008 - (Page 6)

overview Workshops PoCC 2008 attendees can choose from sixty 90-minute workshops offered in three time slots during the conference. Practitioners and experts will present workshops in the areas of: book donation campaign As a way to continue to preserve, rebuild, and sustain, we will be asking PoCC and SDLC attendees to bring one book to donate that’s appropriate for elementary, middle, or upper school student libraries of New Orleans’ local schools. A People of Color in Leadership: A Nurturing Our Soul: Self-Care Strategies for Success Pathways and Programs to Success dialogue sessions The Saturday Adult/Student Dialogues are an opportunity for PoCC attendees to learn from SDLC delegates. Led by 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 gives students an important voice as advocates for diversity, multiculturalism, and global citizenship. Attendance by adults is vital to the success of this session. A Expanding Our Tool Box: Curricular A Building Inclusive Communities for People of Color: Programs and Initiatives to Strengthen People of Color in Independent Schools and Professional Skills for Excellence A Exploring Racial/Ethnic Identities for People of Color: Our Many Journeys and Stages featured speakers One featured speaker will present during each workshop block, giving conference attendees expanded choices in professional development and an opportunity to hear from noted people of color from diverse fields and backgrounds. newcomer orientation Attending PoCC for the first time? Come to a newcomer orientation to learn more from veteran conference participants about the history and mission of the conference and insights on successfully navigating the various components.

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