Schedule for NIIC 2014.

Below is the schedule for the National Immigrant Integration Conference 2014 (NIIC 2014), including plenaries, caucuses, track sessions, speakers, and other exciting events. Programming and times are subject to change.

For more details on the track sessions, see our Program page. We’ve also designed content-rich, practical sessions aimed at organizations and institutions that will be at the forefront of administrative relief implementation, see more here.

Want to check out last year’s program? A printable, PDF copy of the NIIC 2013 schedule is available here.


Sunday, December 14th, 2014

Morning  Registration Location
To Be Determined
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.   Caucuses 
  Location
AAPI504
Academic406B
 AMEMSA401
Black Immigrants406A
California Organizations Table for Immigration Reform505
Consulates/Embassies507
Faith409A
LGBQT409B
Naturalization Working Group506
Youth407
2:00 - 3:30 p.m.  Welcome - NPNA/CHIRLA
Plenary: Representation of Immigrants in Film and MediaLocation
Concourse Hall
3:45 - 5:00 p.m.   Track Programming
 Tracks Sessions Location
ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY, INCLUSION, AND STABILITYBuilding Financial Capability in Immigrant and Refugee Communities406B
EDUCATION SERVICES AND SYSTEMS: STRENGTHENING THE KEY CORNERSTONE FOR INTEGRATIONFrom In-State Tuition to College Completion: College Access and Success for Immigrant Youth407
  ARTS, CULTURE, MASS MEDIA, AND THE IMMIGRANT EXPERIENCEWinning Hearts and Minds Through Cultural Strategies406A
GLOBAL MIGRATION AND INTERNATIONAL MODELS FOR INTEGRATIONMainstreaming vs. Targeted Integration Services: U.S., Canadian and European Perspectives on How to Best Serve Immigrants and Their Children409B
ENGAGING RECEIVING COMMUNITIESWhat Works: Overcoming Backlash and Fostering Greater Understanding in Today’s Volatile Environment409A
5:00 - 6:30 p.m.  Cocktail Hour with LA Council on Immigrant IntegrationLocation
Concourse Hall Foyer
5:15 - 8:00 p.m.  Discover L.A. ToursLocation
Gilbert Lindsay Plaza, 12th and Figueroa

Monday, December 15th, 2014

7:30 - 8:30 a.m.   BreakfastLocation
Concourse Hall
8:00 - 10:00 a.m.   Welcome - Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti
Plenary: Integration Idol: Municipal Leadership in ImmigrationLocation
Concourse Hall
10:15 - 11:45 a.m.   Track Programming 
 Tracks SessionsLocation
FROM NATURALIZATION TO FULL CITIZENSHIPThe Campaign to Make Citizenship Affordable: Victories, Next Steps, and Original Research404
ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY, INCLUSION, AND STABILITYImmigration and the States: Advancing State Policy Priorities in Immigration406B
EDUCATION SERVICES AND SYSTEMS: STRENGTHENING THE KEY CORNERSTONE FOR INTEGRATIONImproving High School Outcomes for Immigrant and Refugee Youth: Pressure Points for Advocates407
HEALTHY FAMILIES, HEALTHY COMMUNITIESThe Affordable Care Act from an Immigrant’s Perspective410
 ARTS, CULTURE, MASS MEDIA, AND THE IMMIGRANT EXPERIENCEArts and Culture Toolbox: A Workshop to Help Harness the Power of Arts and Culture406A
ENGAGING RECEIVING COMMUNITIESPromoting Greater Arab, Middle Eastern, Muslim and South Asian Community Inclusion409A
Salvadoran American National Association (SANA) Convening: Open to NIIC attendees 401
12:00 - 1:00pm   LunchLocation
Concourse Hall
12:30 - 1:30 p.m.   Plenary: Building Partnerships for Immigrant Integration
Pre-Plenary Poetry reading: Sonia Gutierrez, Poet, Professor, Author
Location
Concourse Hall
1:45 - 3:15 p.m.   Track Programming 
 Tracks SessionsLocation
ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY, INCLUSION, AND STABILITYBuilding Economic Power for Immigrant Workers: Union Organizing, Apprenticeships and Collective Bargaining406B
EDUCATION SERVICES AND SYSTEMS: STRENGTHENING THE KEY CORNERSTONE FOR INTEGRATIONParent Engagement: Addressing Gaps Facing Immigrant and ELL Students and Their Families407
HEALTHY FAMILIES, HEALTHY COMMUNITIESI'm Insured, Now What? Health Literacy for New Americans410
 ARTS, CULTURE, MASS MEDIA, AND THE IMMIGRANT EXPERIENCEPoetry, Music, and Visual Arts Hands-on Workshop406A
ENGAGING RECEIVING COMMUNITIESHow to Communicate about Changing Demographics and Address Unconscious Prejudice409A
Immigration Reform to Strengthen the U.S. Economy409B
Salvadoran American National Association (SANA) Convening: Open to NIIC attendees401
3:30 - 4:45 p.m.   Track Programming 
 Tracks SessionsLocation
FROM NATURALIZATION TO FULL CITIZENSHIPStanding Up Naturalization in Your City: What Does it Take?409A
  ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY, INCLUSION, AND STABILITYEntrepreneurship as a Component of Integration in Welcoming Cities406B
ENGAGING RECEIVING COMMUNITIESBuilding Alliances Between African Americans and Immigrants409B
PROTECTING OUR RIGHTS, EXPANDING OUR FREEDOMSLearning From Our Allies in Other Social Justice Struggles406A
STRENGTHENING OUR NATION THROUGH WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENTConnecting Adult Education & Postsecondary Training to Promote Workforce Opportunity407
WORKSHOPCreating a Sustainable Economy for All: Common Sense Economics410
FILM SCREENING AND DISCUSSIONFood Chains (ends at 5:30)405
5:00 - 6:00 p.m.   VIP Reception with Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti - (invite only) 
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.   Dinner & Plenary:   Full Citizenship in AmericaLocation
Concourse Hall
8:00 - 10:00 p.m.   Live Music and Dancing 

Tuesday, December 16, 2014

7:30 - 8:30 a.m.   BreakfastLocation
Concourse Hall
8:30 - 10:00 a.m.   Plenary: Moving a National Agenda: Making the Most of Administrative Relief
Pre-plenary Poetry reading: Iris De Ana, Poet and Reiki Master
Location
Concourse Hall
10:15 - 11:30 a.m.   Administrative Relief SessionsLocation
Assessing Service Delivery Models406A
Regional Coordination406B
 Defending Administrative Relief407
Implementing the Community Navigator Model409A
Using Technology in Administrative Relief Implementation409B
Providing Direct Legal Support410
Making Services Sustainable Through Fees and Membership404
11:45 - 1:00 p.m.   Track Programming 
 Tracks SessionsLocation
FROM NATURALIZATION TO FULL CITIZENSHIPIgnite innovation! From Technology to New Partners in Naturalization409A
 HEALTHY FAMILIES, HEALTHY COMMUNITIESServing undocumented non-citizens and others left out of the ACA410
ARTS, CULTURE, MASS MEDIA, AND THE IMMIGRANT EXPERIENCE
Picking the Story That’s Right for You: A Horticulture+Strategy Workshop406B
GLOBAL MIGRATION AND INTERNATIONAL MODELS FOR INTEGRATIONAnalyzing Root Causes of Global Migration409B
PROTECTING OUR RIGHTS, EXPANDING OUR FREEDOMSState Level Fights: The Good, the Ugly, and the Challenging406A
STRENGTHENING OUR NATION THROUGH WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENTScaling Up Adult Ed, Workforce, and CTE Programs to Meet Immigrant Needs407
ADMINISTRATIVE RELIEFAssessing Service Delivery Models404
ADMINISTRATIVE RELIEFRegional Coordination405
12:30 - 2:00 p.m.   Grab N Go LunchesLocation
Concourse Hall
1:30 - 3:00 p.m.   Track Programming 
 Tracks SessionsLocation
FROM NATURALIZATION TO FULL CITIZENSHIPFull Citizenship: From Reducing Barriers to Naturalization to Full Civic Participation409A
 HEALTHY FAMILIES, HEALTHY COMMUNITIESMental Health Disparities and Challenges in Immigrant Communities410
GLOBAL MIGRATION AND INTERNATIONAL MODELS FOR INTEGRATIONPractical Responses to the Humanitarian Crises Behind the Exodus of Children and Families from Central America and Mexico409B
PROTECTING OUR RIGHTS, EXPANDING OUR FREEDOMSCreating Social and Economic Change through Strategic Labor/Community Alliances406A
STRENGTHENING OUR NATION THROUGH WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENTOCTAE’s Initiative on Building Local Networks to Advance Immigrant Integration407
ADMINISTRATIVE RELIEFImplementing the Community Navigator Model406B
ADMINISTRATIVE RELIEFProviding Direct Legal Support404
3:00 - 4:30   Administrative Relief SessionsLocation
Fraud Prevention406B
Strategies for National and Local Fundraising407
 Pursuing BIA Accreditation409A
Partnering with Consulates, Cities, and Other Institutions409B
Insights from Implementing DACA for Administrative Relief405