Pathways to Success: Advancing Academic Performance and Successful Integration of Refugees
Date & Time: Thursday, November 13th, 2025, 8:30am — 4:15pm
Check-in & Registration: 8:30 am — 9:00 am
Post-event Networking: 4:15 pm — 5:15 pm
Location: The ARC Conference Center, UC Davis, 760 Orchard Rd, Davis, CA 95616
*Light snacks and refreshments for breakfast and a lunch buffet will be provided. Food options will include Halal and vegetarian options. Masks are optional.
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About the Center for Immigrant and Refugee Health (CIRH)
The Center for Immigrant and Refugee Health (CIRH), a center of the Public Health Institute (PHI), is at the forefront of evidence-based, culturally congruent, and community-driven projects to promote and improve the health and well-being of immigrants and refugees. Our mission at CIRH is to actively bridge gaps in public health programs for immigrants and refugees. Drawing from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds, we commit to providing comprehensive, high-quality programs tailored to the unique needs of these communities. Through education, advocacy, and direct support, we empower our target communities with essential knowledge and resources, so that they may not only survive but thrive in their new environments. In all endeavors, we uphold the principles of equity, compassion, and excellence, championing a brighter and healthier future for every immigrant and refugee.
About the Conference
Building on the success of our inaugural event, Inclusive Education: Improving Academic Success and Promoting Wellness for Afghan and Ukrainian Refugee Students, this second annual conference continues the mission of forging collaboration, information sharing, and community engagement among Afghan Refugee School Impact-Support to Schools (ARSI—S2S) and Ukrainian Refugee School Impact (URSI) partners. This includes School Districts, community-based organizations (CBOs), refugees, community members, State, County, and other relevant stakeholders. Our focus remains on improving academic success, advancing the successful integration of refugees, and promoting wellness for students and their families.
This year’s event will bring stakeholders together once again to reflect on lessons learned, share successes and challenges from implementing ARSI—S2S, URSI, and similar initiatives, and discuss future strategies for supporting newcomer students and families. Participants will also have the opportunity to deepen their understanding of Afghan and Ukrainian refugee populations and how to best serve their needs.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this conference, participants will be able to:
Reflect on the current state of Afghan and Ukrainian refugee school-aged children in California and assess progress since last year’s gathering
Explore new and enhanced methods to support refugee students’ mental health and academic success, building on previous strategies
Discuss evolving approaches to promoting wellness for Afghan and Ukrainian refugee students and families
Identify new ways to make educational programs more inclusive and accessible, taking into account feedback and lessons from the first event
Gain insights into updated program activities and innovative methods for program implementation