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.
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
CAC Comment on Small Cohorts
Comments for the School Board on Small Cohorts & Legislative Update, Sept. 8, 2020 “Palo Alto CAC is advocating for
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
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
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
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.
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
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