Latino Pre-Conference Institute

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Conference participants include Latino/as and non-Latino/as living and working in Iowa in the following areas: business, education, law, health, industry, human and social services, policymaking and policy advising, law enforcement, human rights, community-based organizing, faith-based services, and more.  This is a great opportunity for Latino/as in Iowa to develop skills, broaden networks, organize, and celebrate Latino/a heritage.  It is also a wonderful event for non-Latino/as to recognize the great economic, cultural, and societal contributions of Latino/as in Iowa, and develop skills to work more effectively in and with the Latino/a population. 

The Latino Pre-Conference was added to the Conference agenda to supplement the Saturday event and the Youth Leadership Summit.  The workshops are 3 hours in length and allow presenters and participants to go into more depth on each topic. 

Where: The John and Mary Pappajohn Education Center, 1200 Grand Ave., Des Moines, Iowa

When:  Friday, October 27.  The Agenda includes:

7:30-9:00       Check In  (Pre-registration is recommended)
9:00-9:30       Welcome
9:30-12:30     5-6 Concurrent workshops (break at 10:45)
12:30-1:30     Lunch (on your own)
1:30-4:30       5-6 Concurrent workshops (break at 2:45)

Certificates of Continuteing Education will be available.  Workshops will cover a variety of topics including:

Immigration Law, Immigration Policy and Family Based Immigration
"Community Voices on Education & Immigration"
Using Dialogue to Address Community Challenges
A Premier showing of “A Little Salsa on the Prairie:
Predatory Lending
Ethics
Organizational Cultural Competence
Grassroots and Groundwork
Eliminating Ableism in Education
Diversity within Latino Communities

Detailed workshop and presenter descriptions are forthcoming.
Questions can be directed to kate-kemp@uiowa.edu; 319-335-1254