Please note that the Palo Alto CAC does not recommend or endorse any particular organisation or program, but includes this information for the benefit of  families with special needs kids. 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 […]

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. Attention Deficit Disorder Association  (ADDA) The Attention Deficit Disorder Association provides information, resources and networking opportunities to help adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder lead better […]

This list is for informational purposes only. Programs are especially for special needs kids or are positive towards including special needs kids (I). Inclusion on this list should not be interpreted as endorsement by CAC. SAFE (Student Advisors for Education) informational movie  a student community that strives to educate, mentor, and support students, parents and teachers regarding the challenges […]

Palo Alto CAC Discussion List The Palo Alto CAC Discussion group is a place where parents can learn about special ed events. It’s also a forum for discussing issues that arise in our children’s schooling and life in general. To keep informed and/or to ask questions sign up at: Palo Alto CAC Discussion Group SELPA1CAC Legislation […]

Please note that the Palo Alto CAC does not recommend or endorse any particular organisation or program, but includes this information for the benefit of  families with special needs kids. S.Res.275 Resolution A resolution which passed the senate:”Calling on Congress, schools, and State and local educational agencies to recognize the significant educational implications of dyslexia that […]

It is the position of the CAC that parents should have as much information as possible to make an informed decision about this litigation and their children’s right to privacy.  You may read articles, blogs, and opinions on this subject, and some information obtained over the internet may be misleading.  With that in mind, the […]

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. For information on the PAUSD Bullying Prevention policy go to: http://pausd.org/parents/BullyingPrevention/ Stop Bullying .gov StopBullying.gov provides information from various government agencies on what bullying is, what cyberbullying is, who is […]

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 review team came to Palo Alto where they met with parents in two […]

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 ki ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————– Special Olympics Track and Field Meet at Gunn High School Thursday May 12th at the Gunn High School track.  This year over 175 students from Palo […]

What do you need to know about what happens when your child is ready to complete high school. Read here. What courses are required  to graduate? Read here. The difference between a diploma and a “certificate of completion”?  Read here. For a visual click here. What is the difference between modifications and accomodations? Read here. […]

Upcoming Events If you have missed the event in January there is a movie of the Panel discussion: “Inclusion for All Students in Middle and High School in Electives and Extracurricular Activities: What does it look like and what can be done to improve it?” Click on more information. Check out our new Summer Camp […]

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. Beyond Potential Learning Center Beyond Potential Learning Center in Milpitas is an adult day program serving consumers with developmental disabilities ages 18 and above. Life Service […]

Specific learning disability is defined by the US Department of Education as: Specific learning disability means a disorder in one or more of the basic psychological processes involved in understanding or in using language, spoken or written, that may manifest itself in the imperfect ability to listen, think, speak, read, write, spell, or to do mathematical calculations, including […]

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. Inclusive Schools Network The Inclusive Schools Network (ISN) is a global resource and network of professionals, families, schools and organizations focusing on inclusive education around the world.  At the […]