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 staff, including Director of Special Education Chiara Perry, Director […]

An overview of Individual Education Plans, and what parents can do if children are struggling in school Two concurrent workshops: 1. Pre-IEP support 2. MVWSD IEP Supports/Protocols   January 10 6:30-8pm Crittenden Middle School

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 Read More » Santa Clara County Board of Education Approves Resolutions Acknowledging October as Bullying Prevention and Disability Employment Awareness Month link to full press […]

2023 SELPA1 CAC Newsletter English 2023 SELPA1 CAC Newsletter ESPAÑOL Read More » Here is a list of resources compiled by CAC that may be helpful to parents. April ASD Acceptance month Read More » On March 28, 2023 the Palo Alto CAC made the following statement to the board on this organization’s role in […]

CAC-Special Education Statement in response to the recent OCR decision and Resolution Agreement under the ADA and Section 504 Statement presented by Palo Alto CAC at PAUSD School Board meeting, February 12, 2013 As a community, we are committed to responding appropriately to harassment, including bullying. The District and the community are partners in this […]

Coffee for Parents of children with special needs at Greendell. If you have a child at one of the Greendell preschools with known or suspected special needs, please join the principal, parent Special Ed Representative Yuri Chang, and reps from the CAC. This will be a chance to meet other families and learn about resources.

Letter from CAC following the District’s Jan 2021 Dyslexia Update: CAC Response to Jan 2021 Dyslexia Update [Excerpt from CAC Statement on Jan 20, 2021] “The state released [Dyslexia] Guidelines in 2017, but concrete supports and directives have lagged, putting districts like ours in a predicament to develop our own expertise and roadmap. This is […]

Thursday, March 30, 7-8:30pm Palo Alto High School, Haymarket Theatre This panel will discuss the challenges they face and strengths they bring as students with learning and attention difficulties. They will explain and demonstrate strategies for self advocacy. Questions will be posed by a facilitator and by the audience. All panelists have learning and attention […]

Location: Palo Alto JMZ, 1451 Middlefield Rd All families of students with an IEP, 504 plan or learning differences are welcome to attend. RSVP, Flyer  Hosted by the Friends of Palo Alto JMZ and the Palo Alto CAC for Special Education. Cosponsored By the Palo Alto Council of PTAs and PAUSD. Please join us for this Fun exhibit with Dinosaurs, Friends and […]

Board Meeting Agenda (Under Reports, Item H: Special Education: Reviewing and Expanding Continuum of Services. This includes a report on NPS (Non-Public School) Placements & related support programs.) CAC Comments to the Board (Download PDF) December 10, 2019 Dear PAUSD School Board Members, Superintendent Austin, Ms. Ofek, Ms. Brown, Ms. Loleng-Perez and Ms. Baker, The Palo […]

Upon release of preliminary findings and recommendations from the Harvard Review of PAUSD Special Education, Palo Alto CAC addressed the School Board at its June 13th retreat and subsequently provided the following statement to the Board and district leadership. The Review is an important first step in building PAUSD’s capacity to transparently plan, develop, implement […]

Online registration is now open for our SELPA Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Conference.  Learn tips and tools on how to effectively handle dispute and gain information on how to actively engage in different levels of intervention/conflict prevention. This conference will feature a Keynote Address on creating a new perspective on conflict, followed by breakout sessions facilitated […]

Post-secondary education is something every student needs to explore. Families and students dealing with physical, mental, emotional or learning challenges have a breadth of options for college. Come find out more about what’s out there in your student’s future!

Are you the parent of or do you know a “2e” child – one who is bright yet struggles with learning differences? Curious to know how we can better leverage these children’s strengths to develop their talents and reach their full potential? Join us for a FREE screening and discussion of the newly released film, […]