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