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. Ada’s Cafe Ada’s Café is a nonprofit organization (501(c)3) that hires and trains disabled adults to work in the food service industry.  List with Employment Resources […]

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. CAC Resource Fair List with participants of the CAC Resource Fair 2014. Resource Guide List with local resources, handed out at the Learning Challenges Resource Fair (1/31/2014) […]

More information about the PAUSD Special Education can be found at: PAUSD Special Education Information At each school there is  a PAUSD Special Education Coordinators, who is the PAUSD (IEP) administrator  for this school. At each school there are parent liaisons (English and Spanish spoken) to help with the communication between parents and the school. Agenda […]

The Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) coordinates with school districts and the County Office of Education to provide a continuum of programs and services for disabled individuals from birth through 22 years of age. They are also available as a resource to the community on issues related to special education. SELPA ‘s Procedural Handbook 2014-2015 is a handbook […]

Latest information (March 7th 2016): “The Court in Morgan Hill Concerned Parents Association v. California Department of Education, 2:11-cv-03471-KJM-EFB issued an order addressing the release of student information. The Plaintiffs in this case are families who are concerned that the California Department of Education (CDE) is not fulfilling its duties to ensure that students with […]

Autism is defined by the US Department of Education as: Autism means a developmental disability significantly affecting verbal and nonverbal communication and social interaction, generally evident before age three, that adversely affects a child’s educational performance. Other characteristics often associated with autism are engagement in repetitive activities and stereotyped movements, resistance to environmental change or […]

For a Organogram of the Structure of PAUSD click here. PAUSD Special Education Department If you have questions about Special Education programs or would like to request a review for assessment, contact Special Education at (650) 833-4257 or [email protected]. PAUSD Student Services 504 Lisette Moore-Guerra:  504 Coordinator If you have questions, contact Student Services at (650) […]

Cerebral palsy (CP) refers to a group of neurological disorders that appear in infancy or early childhood and permanently affect body movement, muscle coordination, balance and posture. Cerebral means having to do with the brain. Palsy means weakness or problems with using the muscles. It is caused by abnormal brain development or damage to the […]

​N​ominations are due by February 10th​ : goo.gl/HIHtkO DATE EVENT: Wednesday, February 24, 2016 TIME: Refreshments, 6 pm CEREMONY: – Elementary School, 6:15 pm – Middle and High Schools, 7:00 pm LOCATION: Nixon Elementary School Theatre (1711 Stanford Avenue, Stanford, CA 94305) The Palo Alto Sub-Committee of SELPA 1 Community Advisory Committee (CAC) and the […]

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Palo Alto CAC holds various programs regularly. Our events are free and do not require registration. Time: Unless otherwise noted, all programs are 7:30-9 PM on Mondays. Location: The Board Room (rear of building) at 25 Churchill (corner of El Camino).

Crisis Hotline : Need help? call 1-855-278-4204. Santa Clara County Mental Health Services 24-Hour Suicide and Crisis Line Addresses for help and support with Emotional issues: click here. (650) 961-2622 Runaway Homeless Hotline (24 hours) Social Advocates for Youth (SAY)  Drug and alcohol prevention and treatment for teenagers including family counseling and a short-term place to live. (888) 247-7717    (24 hours)    Contact […]

Tuesday, September 8, 11:00-12:300 am (time changed!), Cubberley Community Center,  Classroom A7  ( 4000 Middlefield Rd Palo Alto 94306) Come to our monthly parent support group meeting and meet other families with children with an IEP or 504 or issues at school or home. Share resources, idea’s and discuss concerns.  By attending you agree that  you will treat […]