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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
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
Back to School Resources
This list of resources was created by the Palo Alto CAC and PTA for the Fall 2020 school year. These may be helpful during the Covid19 Pandemic for families with students in distance learning.
Back to school resources
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