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.
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
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.
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
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
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