We post news, statements, and other timely information related to State and PAUSD educational policy, special education, and Palo Alto CAC activities. You can read more about the Palo Alto CAC's advisory role on our District Advisory page.
Alison Guan
CAC and Special Education News
Palo Alto CAC 2020/21 Year-End Report
This summary of our activities for the year was shared with the school board and administration on June 4, 2021.
June 2021 CAC year-end report
Comments on Virtual Learning and Literacy
Comments to the Board of Education on Virtual Learning and Literacy 3/23/21
CAC Comments on Literacy & Virtual Learning 3_23_21
Presentations from Transition Info Night
On February 17th, PAUSD presented an info night on Transition Planning for students with IEPS.
Here are the presentations from the event:
Transition to Middle School
Transition to High School
Transition to Post-Secondary
IEP Transition FAQs From Parents
Proposal to PTAC regarding Universal Screening for Dyslexia
CAC Proposal to PTAC Exec Board 2/3/21
Prepared jointly with PTAC VP Special Education, Ann Xu
Proposal for PTAC Exec Board on Univ Dyslexia Screening 2_3_21
Literacy is core to a child’s well being and their ability to be a lifelong learner.
We propose drafting […]
Response to District Dyslexia Update
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 […]
Info and Video from ‘Literacy & the Science of Reading’ Event
On Wed Oct 28, PTAC and CAC together presented a session with Stanford professors Dr. Jason D. Yeatman and Dr. Rebecca Silverman. Here are links to the video and other resources from the event:
Video of Literacy and the Science of Reading event
Slides from Dr. Yeatman’s […]
Materials: Special Ed Rights during COVID-19 Distance Learning
For people who were not able to attend our Oct 24th, 2020 workshop on Special Education Rights during COVID-19 Distance Learning, please see the list of resources below. These are from Vanessa Ochoa of Disability Rights California, who did the presentation. While we were not able to […]
Comment on Dyslexia Awareness Month
Comment to PAUSD School Board regarding Dyslexia Awareness Month 10/26/20
In 2018, the PAUSD School Board acknowledged that Dyslexia has significant educational implications that must be addressed at the District and site level. The Board approved a Dyslexia Resolution certifying that commitment to supporting educators and […]
Video: School Board Candidate Forum on Equity & Access
2020 PAUSD School Board Candidate Forum
Educational Equity & Access:
the Achievement Gap and Special Education
Event sponsored by: Palo Alto CAC for Special Education, Latino Parent Network (LPN)
Parent Advocates for Student Success (PASS), and Palo Alto Council of PTAs (PTAC)
Participating candidates include: Ms. Karna […]
CAC Comment on Small Cohorts
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