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Conferences
As a nationally recognized leader in progressive education, Francis W. Parker School hosts conferences to share expertise and resources with other schools, educators and students around the city, state and beyond.
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Administrators of Color
in Independent Schools Conference
in Independent Schools Conference
Thursday, October 19 and Friday, October 20
This conference offers administrators of color opportunities for connection, mentoring and sharing.
Young Women of Color Symposium
Saturday, March 2
The Young Women of Color Symposium is a leadership conference for 6th–12th grade, self-identified young women of color in the Chicagoland area. In order to protect, support and empower young women of color, Francis W. Parker School and Loyola Academy have partnered to create a space for conversation, connection and community.
Cullen J. Davis
Young Men of Color Symposium
for Middle and Upper School
Students of Color in
for Middle and Upper School
Students of Color in
Independent Schools
This symposium provides participants with opportunities to explore their multiple identities and learn skills geared towards self-advocacy and community building through workshops and facilitator-led conversations.
Francis W. Parker School educates students to think and act with empathy, courage and clarity as responsible citizens and leaders in a diverse democratic society and global community.