CAC and Special Education News
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.
CAC Comments on ELA Adoption
CAC’s comments on the ELA Curriculum Adoption to the PAUSD Board for the May 4, 2022 Board Meeting. Link
Statement to Board on Annual Dyslexia Update
At the January 18th, 2022 meeting, Palo Alto CAC made comments to School Board on Dyslexic and Struggling Readers. You
PAUSD Unity Day Video
PAUSD Innovation & Agility Team created this great video celebrating Unity Day 2021. Here is the link to the original
Palo Alto CAC Statement to the School Board about Key Metrics and Career Pathways
At the November 2nd, 2021 School Board Meeting, the Palo Alto CAC made two statements, one about D/F and A-G
Santa Clara County Resolutions on Bullying & Disability Employment Awareness
Santa Clara County Board of Education Approves Resolutions Acknowledging October as Bullying Prevention and Disability Employment Awareness Month link to
Return to School Guidance issued by Department of Education
On September 20, 2021, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) released new guidance
Statement to Board on ELA Curriculum Adoption
On October 5, 2021, the Palo Alto CAC made a statement to the school board in support of the PAUSD
Palo Alto CAC supports SB 237 Universal Dyslexia Screening
On June 29, 2021, Palo Alto CAC wrote a letter to support SB 237 Universal Dyslexia Screening. Letter to Assembly
Santa Clara County creates department for disabled residents
“The new office will serve as an information hub for the county’s various departments that serve people with disabilities and