February 2018
Parent Education Event: Better Communication with Your Teen DBT w/Michael Fitzgerald
Michael Fitzgerald, Executive Director of Behavioral Health Services at El Camino Hospital will discuss the benefits of DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy). Learn why DBT is so effective and how parents can use the concept to have better communication with their teens. “Sometimes parents are unaware of how their teens are reacting to their verbal and…
Find out more »Parent-to-Parent Support Group — Drop in “Let’s Talk”
Exchange ideas and resources confidentially and respectfully. All are welcome, especially parents of students with IEPs, 504s, learning differences, mental health and emotional challenges. Hosted by SELPA1 CAC.
Find out more »March 2018
Parent-to-Parent Support Group — Drop in “Let’s Talk”
Exchange ideas and resources confidentially and respectfully. All are welcome, especially parents of students with IEPs, 504s, learning differences, mental health and emotional challenges. Hosted by SELPA1 CAC.
Find out more »Parent Education Event: Inclusion/Ability Awareness 2.0 Event
Inclusion and Abilities Awareness 2.0 What does inclusion really mean, and how will it affect your child’s classroom and learning experience? How does inclusion benefit students with special needs, severe disabilities, and the entire student population? Are there situations when inclusion is not appropriate? What do Ability Awareness simulations teach well, and how can they…
Find out more »April 2018
Parent-to-Parent Support Group — Drop in “Let’s Talk”
Exchange ideas and resources confidentially and respectfully. All are welcome, especially parents of students with IEPs, 504s, learning differences, mental health and emotional challenges. Hosted by SELPA1 CAC.
Find out more »Parent Education Event: Taking Care of You: Mindfulness and Parenting with Challenges
Taking Care of You: Mindfulness and Parenting with Challenges With Dr. Linda Lotspeich, Child Psychiatrist and Clinical Professor. Parenting a child with disabilities can lead to difficult emotions and stress. The practice of mindfulness, including meditation, can reduce stress, improve self-esteem and allow you to better manage these emotions. Learn to move from coping to…
Find out more »Bus Driver Appreciation Breakfast
Each year, the Palo Alto CAC honors the bus drivers who play a vital role in transporting students to and from school. The event will be on Thursday, April 26th, 2018 at 8:00 a.m., when we will serve breakfast to the bus drivers at their office. If you want to show your support for the dedication and kindness demonstrated daily…
Find out more »PAUSD Special Olympics Schools Partnership: Track & Field Meet
Come on out! PAUSD celebrates the third year of it's Special Olympics Schools Partnership program. Sports provide great opportunities for special education students and their peers to work together as teammates to create inclusive school communities. Parents, students and other community members are invited to cheer on students in this last event of the season. Over 125 student…
Find out more »May 2018
Parent-to-Parent Support Group — Drop in “Let’s Talk”
Exchange ideas and resources confidentially and respectfully. All are welcome, especially parents of students with IEPs, 504s, learning differences, mental health and emotional challenges. Hosted by SELPA1 CAC.
Find out more »September 2018
CAC General Meeting
All are welcome! More about our meetings
Find out more »Family Fun Day 2018
Family Fun Day! You're invited! Please join us at the Palo Alto CAC's annual Family Fun Day! Free pizza, popsicles, face painting, bubble fun, lawn games and more. Coaches will lead the kids in games and fun. Parents can socialize with other families. Meet PAUSD's Special Education staff and others. Spanish and Mandarin translators…
Find out more »October 2018
Palo Alto School Board Candidate Forum
PAUSD School Board Candidate Forum Update 10/17: Listen to the audio here, or view the video recordings: Part 1: Part 2: Come meet the candidates! Sunday, October 14, 4:00-6:00pm Greene Middle School, 750 N. California Ave., Multi-Purpose Room This is a wonderful opportunity to meet the candidates who are running for PAUSD…
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