Palmetto Association of Independent Schools
Inclusivity/Diversity Conference



2008 Conference Mission
We desire to foster an environment of awareness, respect and appreciation of all people. Our mission is to help create acceptance and inclusivity by embracing and celebrating our differences and our commonalities. Topics that will be addressed include teaching inclusiveness, exploring cultural differences, and the effects of stereotypes and labeling.

2008 Keynote Speaker
Marcia P. Spiller, Head of School at The Children’s School in Atlanta, Georgia, and NAIS board member.

2008 Conference Theme
As we reflected on the theme for the 2008 PAIS Inclusivity Conference, we decided to emphasize the essential relationship between education and citizenship: that what we understand in a global sense must compel us to act in the local arena. Hence this year’s theme: Global Perspective—Local Action.

As the world grows smaller, it is important that we inform ourselves about what unites us—and what divides us—in relation to our shared humanity. We must work not only to understand the crucial issues, but also define how we can responsibly address them in our schools and communities.

During this two-day conference we will allow participants time to engage in conversations, to reflect, and to establish goals for themselves and their schools.

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