Annual Spring Gathering

For Friends School Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary member schools.

This year's Spring gathering is in-person at Friends Center. You are encouraged to invite your board chair/clerk to also register and attend the Thursday portion of this gathering.

See below for details on the agenda items.

Thursday For Friends School Heads & this year board clerks/chairs

THURSDAY, April 20

11:30 am
Friends Council Annual Meeting & Luncheon featuring the presentation of Friends Council on Education Leadership in Service to Friends Education Award recognizing Darryl J. Ford.

2:30
Peaceful Schools Session: Restorative Practice for Friends School Educators and School Leaders

4:00
Shuttle Van to LaSalle College High School for ADVIS gathering.

5:00
ADVIS Checkin & Reception

5:30
ADVIS Gathering - Board Chair/Clerk & Head of School Dinner and Dialogue

8:45
Goodnights & Van Shuttle back to Friends Center

Friday for Friends School Heads
FRIDAY, April 21

9:00
Gather Breakfast/Snacks & Settling

9:15
Friends Council business

10:00
Affinity Groups Discussions
-Part 1 - Race-alike groups
-Part 2 - by School Size

12noon
Farewells

Program Details

DATES & DETAILS

April 20-21,2023
Thursday [11:30am] - Friday, [12noon]
Friends Center
1501 Cherry Street, Philadelphia


REGISTRATION & FEES

$150 pp [incl programs & meals]
Limited financial assistance available.
Van service available for travel to ADVIS gathering.

Validated parking in outdoor lot across from Friends Center $18 per day.

Hotel Room Block Info

Le Mèridien Philadelphia
1421 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
$209 per night + Tax [King]
Reservation deadline: March 29, 2023

 

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