Advocating for your child: Learn how to help your child get their needs met in school Are you concerned that your child needs more help in school? Learn how to talk to school staff about your concerns. Please join special education attorneys Tara Ford and Michelle de Blank for a workshop about your rights as […]

We’ve gathered a few resources that parents might find helpful. March 17 update: We’ve created a living document with more At-Home Resources for Students with Exceptional Needs Dealing with Anxiety, School Closings, and Keeping Kids Busy From Understood.org: Coronavirus Latest Updates and Tips This page is regularly updated, and includes topics such as  ‘How to […]

CAC Proposal to PTAC Exec Board 2/3/21 Prepared jointly with PTAC VP Special Education, Ann Xu Proposal for PTAC Exec Board on Univ Dyslexia Screening 2_3_21 Literacy is core to a child’s well being and their ability to be a lifelong learner. We propose drafting a letter requesting that CAPTA support SB 237 on Universal […]

Presentation from event Apps for ADHD handout Thu, Nov 17, 9-11 AM, Terman Middle School Cafetorium (check-in at Front Office for a visitor badge) Learn about how children and adolescents with ADHD often have barriers to learning that are outside the diagnostic criteria of the disorder (e.g., weaknesses in attention and impulse-control). Dr. Vivien Keil, […]

Palo Alto PTA Council endorsed the California State PTA Dyslexia resolution: “Addressing the Educational Implications in Public Schools” (2016) ( a.k.a CAPTA Dyslexia Resolution) at their board meeting on October 16, 2019. Letter of Endorsement of Dylexia Resolution CAPTA Association meeting 10_30_2019 Resolutions call attention to a problem and a need for action on a […]

In May of 2022, the Palo Alto CAC sent out a brief survey to parents via the Palo Alto Special Education Discuss Google group. The aim was to gain information that might help us engage and support families better. Here is a summary of the responses.

Exchange ideas and resources confidentially and respectfully. All are welcome, especially parents of students with IEPs, 504s, learning differences, mental health and emotional challenges. Hosted by SELPA1 CAC.

United for kindness, acceptance and inclusion! Palo Alto’s 8th Annual Unity Day! WEAR ORANGE to show your support! All PAUSD Schools are invited to celebrate Unity Day 2020 to show that our community is united against bullying, and promotes kindness towards all students. Each school can participate in its own special way, so find out […]

Come to the 5th Learning Challenges Resource Fair, a joint project between SELPA 1 CAC and the Learning Challenges Committee. The Fair is on January 21, 2020 from 6-8 pm at the MUR in Crittenden Middle School, 1701 Rock St, Mountain View. All families are invited! We have providers from a wide variety of areas, […]

Join Jennifer Baker, the Interim Director of Elementary Special Education and parent representatives from the PTA and CAC. The director will provide a brief update on elementary special education programming in the District before participants join breakout sessions with their neighborhood schools. If you are interested in attending, please fill out the RSVP Google Form. We […]

United for kindness, acceptance and inclusion! Palo Alto’s 7th Annual Unity Day! WEAR ORANGE to show your support! All PAUSD Schools will celebrate Unity Day 2019 to show that our community is united against bullying, and promotes kindness towards all students. Each school will participate in its own special way, so find out what your […]

The Palo Alto Council of PTAs( PTAC)  co- hosts the forums with our community partners to provide the public unbiased information to help inform their election decisions. Come listen to PAUSD School Board Candidates to learn where they stand on the pertinent issues facing our schools. Educational Equity & Access: Prioritizing All Students, Including Those with […]

PAUSD School Board Candidate Forum Come meet the candidates! Saturday, October 1, 10am-12 noon (doors open at 9:30am) Jordan Middle School, 750 N. California Ave., Gymnasium This is a wonderful opportunity to meet the candidates who are running for PAUSD School Board. This forum will focus on issues that impact outcomes for historically underrepresented families […]

PAUSD – Review of Special Education Conducted by Thomas Hehir and Associates LCC Information on the Proposals for the 2015 Review of Special Education of Palo Alto Unified School District to be conducted by Thomas Hehir and Associates LLC:  Phase 1 and Phase 2. Phase 1 took place in October 2015 when Dr .and his […]