October 2016
Individual Education Plan (IEP) / 504 Plan Workshop (in English)
There are two workshops: (10/18) is in Spanish, (10/19) is in English Special Education 101 presented by Parents Helping Parents. In Spanish on Tuesday, October 18 from 7-9 PM at Castro Elementary in Mountain View. In English on Wednesday, October 19 from 7-9 PM at Santa Rita Elementary in Los Altos. Back by popular…
Find out more »November 2016
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 »Palo Alto CAC Monthly Committee Meeting
Meetings are open to the public and we welcome all to join. During our meetings we discuss district news, plan events, and review CAC activities.
Find out more »Financial & Legal Planning for Students with Challenges
Whether your student’s challenges are mild or severe, our panel of experts with help you understand long-term financial planning and the legal checkpoints you will encounter along the way. Topics will include financial_ planning, trusts and special needs trusts, conservatorships, SSI/SSDI benefits, and Medi-Cal benefits. Our panel includes Ken Prodger, Rebecca Weisman, Ann Robbeloth,Lisa C.…
Find out more »ADHD and Barriers to Learning: How Working Memory, Processing Speed and Executive Functioning Challenges Impact Functioning
Presentation from event Apps for ADHD handout Thu, Nov 17, 9-11 AM, Terman Middle School Cafetorium (check-in at Front Office for a visitor badge) Learn about how children and adolescents with ADHD often have barriers to learning that are outside the diagnostic criteria of the disorder (e.g., weaknesses in attention and impulse-control). Dr. Vivien…
Find out more »December 2016
Palo Alto CAC’s 2nd Annual ‘Holiday Tea’
Join the Palo Alto special needs community for a well deserved morning off. Enjoy a cup of tea or coffee, delicious holiday treats, and social time with other parents of children who face extra challenges. Our guest speaker Elizabeth Darby, a teacher in the district for over 20 years, will give us practical tools and…
Find out more »Palo Alto CAC Monthly Committee Meeting
Meetings are open to the public and we welcome all to join. During our meetings we discuss district news, plan events, and review CAC activities.
Find out more »Special Board Study Session
PAUSD has scheduled a Special Board Study Session on Tuesday, Dec 13th 8am-10am at 25 Churchill. There will be a presentation by Dr. Hehir, the Special Education department's response, Board Q&A and time for community comment. It is important that you attend! For more info, including the final report and response from the CAC, click here.
Find out more »January 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 »Palo Alto CAC Monthly Committee Meeting
Meetings are open to the public and we welcome all to join. During our meetings we discuss district news, plan events, and review CAC activities.
Find out more »College – What Students with Challenges Need to Know
Post-secondary education is something every student needs to explore. Families and students dealing with physical, mental, emotional or learning challenges have a breadth of options for college. Come find out more about what's out there in your student's future!
Find out more »Inclusive Schools Week
Inspire a supportive, quality education for our diverse student population. Many school events this week. See your school's calendar for details.
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