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.
2018 Dyslexia Plan – CAC response and resources
Please read the CAC response to the 2018 PAUSD Dyslexia Guidelines Implementation Plan. Also, the Dyslexia Resolution was presented by the PAUSD
CAC Statement to Board on Proposed Equity Plan (Dec 2017)
Click here to read a statement CAC made to the PAUSD Board about the new Equity Plan (Dec 17, 2017)
Special Education – Final Review & District Presentation to Board (Nov 2017)
Read the Special Education Report: Summary of Findings and Recommendations In the Fall of 2015, the district initiated a review of
PAUSD Celebrates Unity Day – slideshow
Thank you to everyone who helped to support Unity Day 2017. On this occasion we took action to unite our district and stand
Dyslexia Guidelines – Released by California Dept. of Education (CDE)
The California Department of Education (CDE) has released Dyslexia Guidelines. From the website: “The guidelines will be used to assist
CAC letter to Superintendent McGee regarding Special Education Director search
The Palo Alto CAC has prepared this letter (PDF) describing the attributes and qualities we hope to see in the district’s
Special Olympics / Schools Partnership Track Meet
Friday, April 28th, 9:30AM-Noon Gunn High School, Athletic Fields, 780 Arastradero Road PAUSD and Special Olympics Northern California have joined
CAC Comment on PAUSD Equity Plan
March 13, 2017 To: Members of the PAUSD School Board, Superintendent McGee and Dr. Castellon: The Palo Alto Community Advisory
U.S. Department of Education Releases Guidance on Civil Rights of Students with Disabilities
On December 28, 2016, the US Dept of Education published a press release and several documents addressing the rights of