Asian Pacific American & Refugee Student Services

Email Us | 520-232-8614 | 3645 E. Pima St., Tucson, AZ 85716 (Catalina HS) | Map (google.com)

Opening Ceremony
On January 21, Dodge Traditional Magnet Middle School hosted the opening ceremony of the Tucson Korean Ambassador Program.
Korean students laugh together during the TKAP opening ceremony
Students perform folklorico at the TKAP opening ceremony
TKAP group photo
TUSD leaders listen during the TKAP opening ceremony
Korean students give peace signs
UPCOMING EVENTS
About Us

Susan Osiago 
Director
Languages: English & Swahili 
Our Staff

Mission

By addressing language barriers, promoting understanding, and facilitating communication, Asian Pacific American Refugee Student Services supports the academic achievement, and personal growth of students and families from Asian Pacific American and Refugee backgrounds.

The departments work is grounded in progressive legal frameworks stipulated in U.S Supreme Court rulings Lau V. Nichols (1974), & Plyer V. Doe (1982) regarding non-discrimination and access to meaningful participation for English Language students in educational programs.

APARSS Strategic Plan SY 23-25
TUSD Strategic Plan 

RESOURCES

Collaboration with Agencies

  • Arizona Refugee Resettlement Program – 
    Services offered: Basic needs, child and family, Disabilities, other adults, and employment.
  • Catholic Community Services – 
    Services offered: Basic Services, deaf/blind, family, refugee/immigration services and more.
  • International Rescue Committee – 
    Services offered: Economic well-being, education, health empowerment and safety.
  • Tucson Refugee Ministry 
    Services offered: refugee resettlement and much more.
  • Lutheran Social Services – 
    Services offered: Refugee/immigration services and more.
  • Jewish Family and Children’s services of Southern Arizona
    Services offered: Refugee services and much more.
  • Pima Health Department – 
    Services offered: Immunizations, Dental treatment and much more.