Parenting a child with special needs has unique challenges, so taking good care of yourself is important. Join us for a healthy and tasty breakfast buffet, wellness-related related raffle prizes and a presentation by Assistant Superintendent Lana Conaway. She will speak about equity, access, wellness and safety for all students, especially those receiving Special Education […]

Movie & Discussion: The Big Picture: Rethinking Dyslexia  Demystifies dyslexia and illustrates that while the condition is an obstacle, it also carries some unique advantages, and ultimately can be overcome. Discussion and Q&A following the film. ABOUT THE MOVIE: A dyslexic high school student pursues admission to a leading college – a challenge for a boy […]

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.

There are two workshops: (10/18) is in Spanish,  (10/19) is in English Special Education 101 IEP/504 Basics by Parents Helping Parents. Educación Especial 101, por Parents Helping Parents (Padres Ayudando a Padres). Estaremos teniendo dos sesiones, una en español el martes 18 de octubre de 7-9 PM en la Primaria Castro, y otra en inglés […]

Here are the presenter’s slides from the event, as well as notes taken during the event. (In addition, the presenters have shared their handbook for their patients.) This workshop covers the basics of the IEP/ 504 plan including some common problems, complications, solutions and suggestions. There will be a discussion about common accommodations and parental rights, […]

The following statement was made by CAC at the School Board meeting on June 11, 2019. The CAC encouraged community members to advocate for district reform in Special Education. On June 7th, CAC wrote the following letter encouraging the public to write to the School Board and District Staff: —- Palo Alto CAC is committed […]

Palo Alto Unified School District (PAUSD) students across the school district recently participated in a variety of meaningful activities to appreciate and celebrate diversity, kindness, inclusion and respect on Unity Day, a national event when schools and communities come together against bullying. October is National Bullying Prevention Month. PAUSD schools respect differences and acts of kindness throughout the school year, but especially […]

You can find information on these disabilities on many websites. One we like is Understood.org. Here’s their page on disability categories. (We include relevant resources but don’t endorse any particular organization or program.)      

Parent Education Event from SELPA1 CAC: Alternative Dispute Resolution. Register in advance for this meeting: https://sccoe.to/SELPA1CAC_ChallengingConversations Attendees of this interactive training will be introduced to a prep-sheet that was inspired by the “Getting to Yes” workbook by Roger Fisher and William Ury. This tool has helped many IEP team members have successful meetings by preparing […]

Come cheer on the students in this Special Olympics Soccer event! Student athletes from PAUSD elementary, middle and high school and surrounding areas will be participating, on the field at Greene Middle School. Opening Ceremony at 9:30 a.m., Closing Ceremony at 11:45. Open to the public, come by anytime. PAUSD and Special Olympics Northern California […]

The PAUSD Secondary Special Education Leadership Team in partnership with Palo Alto CAC provided a Transition Information Night for parents. In addition to a general session, there were three separate breakout sessions for parents of students who will be entering 6th grade, 9th grade and our Post-Secondary program. This session provided information about transition plans, […]

Flyers, English and Spanish  Spanish and Mandarin Translation will be available Webinar # 1) Making Sense of Acronym Soup  An intro to the Department & Beyond… Thursday, October 3, 2024, 6-7pm on Zoom Slides Recording Webinar #2) Who’s Who in Serving Our Little Ones Planning and Strategies for Kids Ages 3 to 5  Thursday, November 14, 2024 , 6-7pm on Zoom  Slides Recording […]

Comments for the School Board on Small Cohorts & Legislative Update, Sept. 8, 2020 “Palo Alto CAC is advocating for the safe, slow, phased return to in-person education, prioritizing protected student groups and starting with the most acute students.” CAC Comments Small Cohorts in School 9_8_20

From 10/19/18 Board meeting. Read full update here Excerpts related to Special Education: The first Thursday of every month, the Special Education Division of the Department of Strategic Initiatives and Operations hosts a Special Education Parent Forum. The forum is intended to enhance two-way communication with PAUSD and its parent stakeholders. It will address issues […]