October 2017
Parent Ed Event: Special Education Administration Panel
Staff from the Special Education Departments from Los Altos SD (Jennifer Keicher, Director), Mountain View Whisman SD (Gary Johnson, Director), Mountain View Los Altos High SD (Kara Oettinger, Program Specialist) and Palo Alto Unified SD (Jennifer Baker, School Psychologist) will participate in a moderated panel discussion about issues in special education and respond to questions.…
Find out more »Unity Day 2017
United for kindness, acceptance and inclusion! Palo Alto’s 5th Annual Unity Day! WEAR ORANGE to show your support! All PAUSD Schools will celebrate Unity Day 2017 to show that our community is united against bullying, and promotes kindness towards all students. Each school will participate in its own special way, so find out what your…
Find out more »PAUSD Presents: Social Emotional Learning Journey Towards Unity (with Panel Discussion)
You're invited to hear from special guest R. Keeth Matheny, a nationally recognized Social Emotional Learning (SEL) teacher, advocate and author. He will lead participants through a selection of lessons from the School Connect program being piloted at Paly and Gunn. Participants will engage in activities focused on building the SEL soft skills of active…
Find out more »PAUSD Presents: Social Emotional Learning Journey Towards Unity (repeat)
You're invited to hear from special guest R. Keeth Matheny, a nationally recognized Social Emotional Learning (SEL) teacher, advocate and author. He will lead participants through a selection of lessons from the School Connect program being piloted at Paly and Gunn. Participants will engage in activities focused on building the SEL soft skills of active…
Find out more »November 2017
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: Executive Functioning w/John Brentar
Executive Functioning with John Brentar Executive functioning (EF) is the ability to plan, organize and complete tasks. Success in school requires good EF skills like working memory, cognitive flexibility and inhibitory control. Children with learning challenges often have problems with EF skills, but training can help. Learning more from John Brentar, PhD from Morrissey-Compton Educational…
Find out more »December 2017
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 »CAC Holiday Tea & Reception for Lana Conaway
Parenting a child with special needs has unique challenges, so taking good care of yourself is important. Join us for a healthy and tasty breakfast buffet, wellness-related related raffle prizes and a presentation by Assistant Superintendent Lana Conaway. She will speak about equity, access, wellness and safety for all students, especially those receiving Special Education…
Find out more »January 2018
MVWSD Parent University – IEP Basics, Special Education Made Simple
An overview of Individual Education Plans, and what parents can do if children are struggling in school Two concurrent workshops: 1. Pre-IEP support 2. MVWSD IEP Supports/Protocols January 10 6:30-8pm Crittenden Middle School
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 »Learning Challenges Resource Fair
Come to the 4th Learning Challenges Resource Fair, a joint project between SELPA 1 CAC and the Learning Challenges Committee. The Fair is on January 23, 2018 from 6-8 pm at the MUR in Crittenden Middle School, 1701 Rock St, Mountain View. All families are invited! We have providers from a wide variety of areas, from tutoring services…
Find out more »Special Education Workshop: The ABCs of the IEP
Would you like to know how to advocate for your child’s special education rights? Do you have questions about your child’s IEP? Do you know a child who may benefit from special education services? Untreated disabilities increase children's risk for many adversities, including persistent academic and behavioral difficulties in school. Federally-funded research shows that some minority…
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