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.
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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 […]
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 […]
CA Dept of Ed: COVID-19 and Special Education: Policy Updates
On August 19, 2020, the California Department of Education presented new guidance.
COVID-19 and Special Education: Policy Updates
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CAC Comments on Learning Continuity Plan, In-Person Instruction and Dyslexia
The CAC made a comment at the Aug 25 2020 School Board meeting:
CAC Comment for Aug 25 Board Meeting
Returning for Fall Instruction, “Kids with IEPs and 504s are Not ALL OK Right Now.”
The CAC made a comment at the Aug 11 2020 School Board meeting:
Returning for Fall Instruction, “Kids with IEPs and 504s are not ALL OK right now.”
CAC Statement at Aug 11 Board Meeting
Palo Alto CAC 2019/20 Year-End Report
This summary of our activities for the year was shared with the school board and administration on June 26, 2020.
June 2020 CAC year-end report
Palo Alto Students Participate in a ‘Special’ Special Olympics
A “Special” Special Olympics
Usually in May, student athletes complete track & field activities at Gunn High School to complete the Special Olympics medal. Of course this wasn’t possible under the current shelter-in-place order. That didn’t slow anyone down, though! Our wonderful […]
School Closure, Parent Survey, Reopening for New School Year
The CAC made a comment regarding the reopening of schools at the May 26 2020 School Board meeting, and sent the following letter:
CAC Comment for May 26 Board Meeting
CAC Comments on 2019/20 Budget
The Palo Alto CAC made a comment and sent the following letter regarding Dyslexia at the May 12 2020 Board meeting.
CAC Comment for May 12 Board Meeting