Planning for life after Special Education. Written By Law Office 15, Northeastern University School of Law Legal Skills in Social Context Social Justice Program in Massachusetts. Although not California still lots of useful tips in English, Spanish and sign language. Considering Conservatorship? The Self Help Court Process for Santa Clara County Learn more about conservatorships and how you can […]
WATCH the movie and MEET the star and the director! https://www.deejmovie.com/ Join us for a free screening of the award-winning documentary Deej, a groundbreaking film that follows the journey of DJ Savarese, a gifted young writer and advocate for nonspeaking autistics. A 2017 graduate of Oberlin College, DJ will be on hand for Q&A. Be […]
On September 20, 2021, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) released new guidance focused on helping states and districts support the development and […] On June 29, 2021, Palo Alto CAC wrote a letter to support SB 237 Universal Dyslexia Screening. Letter to Assembly Education Committee […]
On February 28th, 2023 the district staff delivered a Report on Dyslexia & Struggling Readers at the board meeting. Afterward, the CAC made comments, linked in the letter below. We […] Santa Clara County Board of Education Approves Resolutions Acknowledging October as Bullying Prevention and Disability Employment Awareness Month link to full press release exerpts: […]
You’re invited! Please join us at the Palo Alto CAC’s annual Family Fun Day! Free pizza, popsicles, face painting, bubble fun, lawn games and more. Coaches will lead the kids in games and fun. Parents can socialize with other families. Meet PAUSD’s Special Education staff and others. Spanish and Mandarin translators available. DATE: Sunday September […]
Video recording of this event is available below. Participating candidates included: Ms. Karna Nisewaner, Ms. Jennifer DiBrienza, Ms. Jesse Ladomirak, Mr. Matt Nagle and Mr. Todd Collins. Ms. Katie Causey was not available for this forum. Topic: Educational Equity and Access: the Achievement Gap and Special Education This is a wonderful opportunity to hear from […]
Here are links to what PAUSD staff presented: FAQ Presentation on transition to Middle School Presentation on transition High School Presentation on transition to Post-Secondary The PAUSD Special Education leadership team and Palo Alto CAC / PTAC are providing an informational night for secondary and post-secondary transition planning and services for PAUSD students with IEPs. District […]
CAC’s comments on the ELA Curriculum Adoption to the PAUSD Board for the May 4, 2022 Board Meeting. “Dear PAUSD School Board Trustees, Dr. Don Austin, Ms. Sharon Ofek, Ms. […] At the January 18th, 2022 meeting, Palo Alto CAC made comments to School Board on Dyslexic and Struggling Readers. You can access those comments […]
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. Find out more » The Palo Alto Community Advisory Committee (CAC) for Special Education will be hosting our annual Family Fun Day in Sept at Mitchell Park. We are […]
November 2016 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, Neuropsychologist at Children’s Health Council, […]
Events for 2016-17 School Year are TBA. Past Events: PAUSD Parent Information Session on IEPs & 504 plans (Part 2) – SMART GOALS Wed, Jan 27, 6:30 – 7:30 PM, SDC Room, 25 Churchill, Palo Alto This session is the second in a series for parents whose children receive support under an IEP (Individualized Education Program) or 504 plan. Presented by PAUSD […]
A “one-stop shop” for resources related to IDEA and its implementing regulations, not fully implemented yet. When fully implemented, the site will provides a searchable version of IDEA and the regulations, access to cross-referenced content from other laws (e.g., the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB), the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), etc.), […]
PAUSD Bullying Prevention Website Stop Bullying .gov StopBullying.gov provides information from various government agencies on what bullying is, what cyberbullying is, who is at risk, and how you can prevent and respond to bullying. California Anti Bullying laws NCLD – Bullying Prevention Tool Kit (National Center of Learning Disabilities) PACER (National Bullying Prevention Center) Founded in 2006, PACER’s National Bullying Prevention […]
You’ll need a Palo Alto address before you can talk to someone in the district about your IEP. If you had an IEP in another district, you’ll work with the PAUSD Special Education Department. PAUSD tries to keep students at their neighborhood school, but depending on your child’s disability or learning difference and what is […]