Dr. Soraya Fallah Official Blog

World Refugee Day – Virtual Event Join us in this meaningful virtual event: Every year on World Refugee Day, we honor the courage, resilience, and strength of millions of individuals who have been forced to flee their homelands due to conflict, persecution, and violence. It’s a time to raise awareness, show solidarity, and celebrate the contributions of refugees in our communities. As the global refugee crisis continues to grow, and as we welcome newcomers here at home. This gathering is more important than ever. Date: Friday, June 20, 2025 Time: 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM Theme: Safety in Unity, Strength in Community Zoom Webinar ID: 885 2341 9148 Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88523419148 More Information: https://dpss.lacounty.gov/en/events/2025/06/2025-world-refugee-day-event.html World Refugee Day with IRIS — Sacred Resistance | Los Angeles Prizes will be awarded to attendees who actively participate and answer questions during the session. Your name and video will NOT ap...

  Dr. Soraya Fallah has been recognized by LAUSD as an  Everyday Heroes (Shero)  for the 2024–25 year, an honor that celebrates her unwavering dedication, leadership, and positive impact within schools and the broader community. As a committed staff member serving in LAUSD’s Medical Services Division – Wellness Programs, Healthy Start, and the Multilingual and Multicultural Education Department’s Refugee Educational Support Program (RESP), Dr. Fallah works daily to support students, families, and colleagues with compassion and purpose. This recognition, signed by Superintendent Alberto Carvalho and Personnel Director David Greco, highlights her excellence in work performance, school and community involvement, and leadership. Her coworkers and friends showed up to support her. Dr. Fallah shares this honor with many other dedicated individuals and remains deeply grateful for the support of her peers and administrators who inspire collective growth and achievement.  Thi...

  Event Report: Child & Adolescent Development Alumni Chapter Career Development Panel – CSUN, May 3, 2025 Presenter: Dr. Soraya Fallah Title of Presentation: Working with Children, Adolescents, Families & Communities: LAUSD, Refugee Educational Support Program & Healthy Start Program On Saturday, May 3, 2025, I had the honor of serving as a speaker at the Child & Adolescent Development Alumni Chapter Career Development Panel, hosted at California State University, Northridge (CSUN). This event brought together a group of alumni professionals working in diverse fields related to children, adolescents, and families, with the goal of sharing insights and career guidance with students preparing to enter the workforce. The event organizers generously allotted me extended time to speak, recognizing the significance of the topics I was addressing—two key programs within the second-largest educational system in the nation, LAUSD. The primary goal of the panel was to introd...

  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...