Community Calendar https://nwais.org/events/event_list.asp Fri, 13 Mar 2026 05:20:40 GMT Sat, 3 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT Copyright © 2026 Northwest Association of Independent Schools Fourth Annual Meadows School Teaching and Learning Conference https://nwais.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2020769 https://nwais.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2020769 You are cordially invited to our Fourth Annual Teaching and Learning Conference here at The Meadows School in Las Vegas, Nevada! The conference is being hosted on Monday, April 20th, 2026. This year’s theme is: Future Ready, Evidence Strong: Teaching & Learning in the 21st Century. Please do not hesitate to contact me or have your faculty reach out if you have any questions about the conference itself, presenting at the conference, or attending.

To submit a proposal, use this link:https://forms.gle/ku45mTokKkL67z3DA

We look forward to seeing you there! Colleen Slater, PhD (cslater@themeadowsschool.org)

]]> Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMT Spruce Street School Community Marimba Concert https://nwais.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1991788 https://nwais.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1991788 Join us for a special community marimba performance at the Day 1 Playfield (next to the Amazon Spheres) in downtown Seattle! Oldest Level students from Spruce Street School will be performing their full marimba repertoire.

This event is free and open to all.

]]> Fri, 22 May 2026 16:45:00 GMT Summer at Eastside | Register Today! https://nwais.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2045134 https://nwais.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2045134 Spend your summer with us for fun, affordable and enriching experiences. From creative adventures to skill-building experiences, campers enjoy a season filled with discovery, confidence-building, new friendships and fresh inspiration. Campers do not need to attend Eastside Catholic to participate in our summer camps — all are welcome! We're excited to open our campus to the community and create a warm, inclusive environment where every student can learn, play and explore.]]> Sun, 26 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT Seattle Girls School - Cultural Competency Lab for Teachers https://nwais.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2037632 https://nwais.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2037632 Come join four days of dynamic learning and lab experience with Rosetta Lee, educators at Seattle Girls’ School, and colleagues from near and far! In the ever-changing landscape of student demographics and diversity initiatives, teachers face the challenge of creating a classroom environment that goes beyond celebrations of heroes and holidays.

Whether we are educators beginning the journey or far down the path into multiculturalism and inclusivity, there is always room to grow. What are some practical strategies and best practices to become the educator with whom all children thrive? This multi-day learning experience accomplishes several goals: - Engage in three in-depth workshops - Reflect on learning and connect with fellow educators - Workshop strategies and resources you can bring back to your classroom and use right away During the Cultural Competency Lab, we will create and facilitate break-out spaces to meet the needs of specific groups: - Administrators or coaches who support teachers in growing their cultural competency - Elementary school educators - Educators of color WA State Clock Hours available for Washington state certified teachers needing continuing education credits (18 hours).

Register here :https://www.seattlegirlsschool.org/about/outreach-and-professional-development/cultural-competency-lab-for-teachers

]]> Tue, 4 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT Seattle Girls' School - Affinity Group Facilitator Institute https://nwais.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2037633 https://nwais.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2037633 Many organizations utilize affinity groups to support members of the community, to increase sense of belonging for members of historically marginalized groups, and to improve overall inclusivity. And yet, many of us find ourselves facilitating these groups simply because we are one of the few in the community who identify as members of these groups or because we hold a desire to support DEI efforts. Facilitating identity affirming and protective spaces is simply not something we have been trained to do, and so many of us are hungry for this learning. This full day session accomplishes several goals:

- Learn a four-pillar framework for facilitating affinity groups that can leverage these spaces and build strong communities.

- Discover factors that lead to greater (or less) success and examine our current programs for effectiveness.

- Connect with other affinity leaders from other schools, within and across identity groups, to develop group-specific topics, resources, and strategies.

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