Dr. Soraya Fallah Official Blog

  April 22   this week, I had the privilege of presenting on behalf of the Refugee Educational Support Program (RESPite) at LAUSD’s District-wide Homeless Liaison Meeting, hosted by the Homeless Education Office. Speaking to a dedicated group of school-site professionals—including counselors, coordinators, and administrators—I shared how RESPite supports refugee and asylee students as they adjust to a new educational environment. I emphasized the importance of early identification and collaboration with school staff to ensure no student is overlooked. One area I was especially passionate about highlighting was our literacy workshops for parents. These workshops not only support language development, but also empower families to better understand and engage with the U.S. school system, helping them become strong advocates for their children. I’m grateful for the opportunity to share this work and continue building bridges of support for our newcomer communities.

  Contributing to the Dialogue on Family-Teacher Partnerships in Education I'm excited to share that my research is featured as Chapter 3 in The Research Anthology on Balancing Family-Teacher Partnerships for Student Success , published by IGI Global. My chapter explores the critical role of family-teacher collaboration in supporting student success—a partnership that has too often been overlooked in educational practice and policy. Strengthening this connection can lead to more equitable and effective outcomes for learners across all age groups. To make this important work more accessible, IGI Global has made each chapter available for individual purchase , allowing researchers, practitioners, and interested individuals to access the content they need without the high cost of a full textbook. 📘 View the full publication It is available on Amazon as well: Amazon Link . If you bought it as a verified buyer, please consider leaving a comment—I’d love to learn from your feedbac...

  Proud to be one of the founding member and board of director of Education Alumni Association @CSUN   About seven years ago, a group of like-minded and ambitious individuals came together with a shared vision—to establish the CSUN Education Alumni Chapter . I am proud to be one of the co-founders of this meaningful and impactful chapter. From the beginning, we have been supported and inspired by our beloved Dean, Dr. Shari Tarver Behring, Ph.D. , whose leadership continues to guide us. We also deeply value the contributions of Dr. Dan Chernow and our dedicated board members, whose commitment and collaboration have helped the chapter grow into a vibrant community. Together, we remain dedicated to supporting alumni, current students, and the broader educational community. #Education Alumni Association

  https://news.csun.edu/event/child-adolescent-development-alumni-chapter-career-development-panel/   Upcoming Presentation I’m honored to be presenting at the following event and look forward to contributing to an inspiring conversation. I hope our future professionals gain valuable insights from this panel discussion. Event Details Title: Panel Discussion on "Working with Children, Adolescents, and Families in Various Settings" Date: May 3, 2025 Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Location: CSUN Reseda Annex, 9324 Reseda Ave, Northridge, CA 91330 This event will feature a panel of distinguished CSUN alumni working in diverse professional settings that support children, adolescents, and families. Panelists will share their experiences, specialties, and insights into career opportunities within their fields. Scheduled Panelists: Mahin Alamdari, LMFT – Mental Health Therapist, Aviva Family and Children's Services Kathy Escobar, LMFT – Mental Health Therapist So...

As part of Doctoral Dissertation Spotlight Committee   March 29th, Education Alumni chapter @CSUN, we had a successful *Doctoral Dissertation Spotlight* event at CSUN! It was a great opportunity to highlight important research, engage in meaningful discussions, and celebrate the incredible work of doctoral scholars.  As a member of the committee thank  everyone who participated and contributed to making this event a success!

 https://www.sorayafallah.com/p/dr-soraya-fallahs-interview-with-radio.html Feminicide/femicide in Iran. Dr. Soraya Fallah Interview with Radio France International conducted by Sara Saidi. In this conversation, she discusses the differences between feminicide in Iran and Western countries, the role of the regime in perpetuating these crimes, the rise in cases (or simply increased reporting), and more. She also touch on the availability of real statistics and whether the Women, Life, Freedom movement has led to tangible change. The article is in French, but feel free to read it in English. #Feminicide #Iran #WomenLifeFreedom #humanrights #feminicides #WomensHistoryMonth Iran: les femmes victimes des violences domestiques et de la loi Iran: Women Victims of Domestic Violence and the Law Human rights organizations are warning of a rise in femicides in Iran. Faced with laws that repress women and state violence, Iranian society is trying to combat the silence surrounding "honor...

  Gender Dynamics in Advocacy and Education: Celebrating International Women’s Day Through Research Dr. Soraya Fallah Today, I had the opportunity to present (glance through) my research to doctoral candidates in the  Doctoral Dissertation Seminar ,  where I explored the experiences of culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) populations from Middle Eastern, North African, and Southwest Asian (MENASWA) families within the U.S. special education system. One slide that truly stood out to me highlighted the role of gender in shaping parental advocacy, school engagement, and the perception of disability. My research reveals that gender dynamics play a crucial role in how mothers and fathers navigate the special education system. Mothers often take on the primary responsibility of advocating for their children's educational needs, yet they face cultural and institutional challenges , including stigma, microaggressions, and stereotypes. Notably, the data from my ...