Please note that the Palo Alto CAC does not recommend or endorse any particular organization or program, but includes this information for the benefit of families with special needs kids.
Survival Guide to the Adolescent Brain
The Student Services office is hosting a free parent outreach event on Wednesday, February 11th from 6-8pm at the District Office, Conference room – SDC. This event will feature Dr. David Walsh, one of the world’s leading authorities on children, teens, parenting, family life, and the impact of technology on children’s health and development.
The workshop is based on Dr. Walsh’s best selling book, “Why Do They Act That Way? A Survival Guide to the Adolescent Brain,” which explains what happens to the adolescent brain on the path from childhood into adulthood. Revealing the latest scientific findings, Dr. Walsh shows why moodiness, quickness to anger, willingness to take risks, miscommunication and other familiar teenage behavior, are all linked to physical changes and growth in the adolescent brain. This workshop goes beyond the well-known issues of hormones and peer pressure. He shows parents and anyone who works with youth how to use this information to understand, communicate, and stay connected with youth. Please see the attached flyer for more detailed information on content to be covered.
The targeted audience for this workshop is: Parents (6-12th grade), caretakers, educators, or anyone who works with adolescents.
Parent Information Dates for Middle to High School Transitions
- Jordan February 25, 2015 (6:30)
- JLS March 18, 6-7:30 (6 parent network 6-6:30)
- Terman February 26, 6-6:30 SPED
For further details contact your child’s teacher or case manager.
JLS Movin’ Up Event
JLS Special Education team is holding an evening event on Wednesday March 18 ( 6:00 pm, JLS Auditorium ),to help families prepare for transition and articulation. Transitioning into a new school and/or grade is an important step in your child’s educational journey. JLS will present “A Day in the Life of a JLS Student” and review classes, supports and the many exciting activities that JLS has to offer. Meant for incoming 5th grade parents and JLS parents grades 6-8th. Flyer.
PAUSD Parent Ed Series:
February 17, 2015 Elizabeth Rochin, Focusing on Executive Functioning for the Real World: The time for transition is now!
This presentation is designed to address supportive ways to promote independence and success in school and beyond for families of children who receive special education services.
Flyer.
January 14, 2105 Rich Villa, Inclusion:Building a Collective Community in our Schools
December 3, 2014 Place TBD Karen Hyde, College Counselor, “One Step at A Time: Preparing for Life After High School
An event for parents and students who receive special education services in high school. This presentation is designed to address supportive ways to promote independence and success in school and beyond for families of children who receive special education services. Palo Alto High School, SSRC (in the library)