This conference marks CIRH's first in-person event, providing a unique opportunity for direct stakeholder collaboration, information sharing, and community engagement. The gathering will bring together Afghan Refugee School Impact-Support to Schools (ARSI—S2S) and Ukrainian Refugee School Impact (URSI) partners, including School Districts, community-based organizations (CBOs), refugees, community members, Federal, State, County, and other relevant stakeholders to improve academic success and promote wellness for students and their families. This event will provide a space for stakeholders to gather in person and share what they have learned in implementing ARSI—S2S, URSI, or similar activities for newcomer students and families (i.e. successes, challenges), ideas they have for program implementation, and a space to learn more about Afghan and Ukrainian refugee populations.
Date & Time: Friday, October 25th, 2024, 9 AM-5 PM PST (Check-in & Registration is from 9-9:30 AM)
Location: UC Davis, The ARC (Activities and Recreation) Conference Center
*Light snacks and refreshments for breakfast and a lunch buffet will be provided. Food options will include Halal and vegetarian options. Masks are optional.
Register here. Registration is required and space is limited. Please wait for a confirmation email from our team to verify your registration.
For more information about the conference agenda and featured speakers, visit here.
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This conference is centered around forging collaboration, information sharing, and community engagement among Afghan Refugee School Impact-Support to Schools (ARSI—S2S) and Ukrainian Refugee School Impact (URSI) partners, including School Districts, community-based organizations (CBOs), refugees, community members, State, County, and other relevant stakeholders to improve academic success in and promote wellness for students and their families. This event will provide a space for stakeholders to gather in person and share what they have learned in implementing ARSI—S2S, URSI, or similar activities for newcomer students and families (i.e. successes, challenges), ideas they have for program implementation, and a space to learn more about Afghan and Ukrainian refugee populations.
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The event will be held at UC Davis, The ARC Conference Center, 760 Orchard Road, Davis, CA 95616.
Driving Directions are included below:
From San Francisco
Take US-101 S via the ramp to Oakland/I-80/San Jose
Take the exit onto I-80 E toward Oakland (Partial toll road)
Slight right at CA-113 N (signs for CA-113/Woodland)
Take the Russell Blvd exit toward Davis
Turn right at Russell Blvd
Turn Right at La Rue Rd
Turn Left at Orchard Park Road
From Sacramento
Take I-80 W
Take exit 70 to merge onto CA-113 N toward Woodland
Take the Russell Blvd exit toward Davis
Turn right at Russell Blvd
Turn Right at La Rue Rd
Turn Left at Orchard Park Road
If you are flying, we recommend flying to Sacramento International (SMF) Airport, which is 20 miles away from the venue. Other airports nearby include Sonoma County Airport (STS), 90 miles away, Oakland (OAK), 76 miles away, San Francisco (SFO), 83 miles away, or San Jose (SJC), 101 miles away.
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Yes. We strongly encourage all attendees who are driving to purchase a parking pass in advance. We will share a link after you complete your registration where you can purchase a parking pass at a discounted rate of $14/day.
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Business Casual.
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Snacks and refreshments will be offered and available during registration. A buffet lunch will also be served in the afternoon. There will be Halal and Vegetarian food options.
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If you have food allergies or restrictions, please indicate those in your event registration or email us at CIRHadvisorygroup@phi.org.
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No. Registration to this event is invitation only. Please register online, with the link and access code provided by October 1st, 2024.
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Please review all FAQ questions and event information to ensure your question has not already been answered. If your question has not been addressed, please contact CIRHadvisorygroup@phi.org.