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.
Proposed PAUSD Special Education Plan (2019-2022)
Objectives of a newly proposed “Special Education Programs and Services, 3-year Plan (2019-2022)” are to: ensure compliance with procedural standards provide
Palo Alto CAC gives Sweetheart Award to Ada’s Cafe
Sweethearts Award presented on Wednesday, February 27, 2019 On behalf of the Palo Alto CAC, we would like to award Ada’s
PTAC Response to budget study
Joint PTAC and CAC responses to 2019/20 proposed Budget & PAUSD Promise This is in regards to the Feb 28th
The PAUSD Promise – includes Special Ed & Inclusion as a priority
Released January 2019, the PAUSD Promise. This guiding document is designed to clearly, concisely, and coherently outline our critical priority
Superintendent’s Nov 16 2018 Board Update (excerpts related to Spec. Ed.)
From 11/16/18 Board meeting. Read full update here Special Note: There is lots of great data (at the end) in
CAC Response to First Revision of PAUSD 2018/19 Budget
Comments on 1st Revision to 2018/19 Budget (December 2, 2018) Delivered by Kimberly Eng Lee, Chairperson for the Palo Alto
Superintendent’s Oct 19 2018 Board Update (excerpts related to Spec. Ed.)
From 10/19/18 Board meeting. Read full update here Excerpts related to Special Education: From Strategic Initiatives and Operations STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT:
VISION FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION: Self-Study/Review, Recommendations and CAC Response
On May 22, 2018 PAUSD Special Education presented “A VISION FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION” with findings from three recent surveys from 2017/18: (1)
CAC Statement regarding PAUSD Special Education Evaluation
Statement by CAC regarding the district’s internal operations review, a Special Education Evaluation that looks at patterns of practice and need,