Parents and Community

This webpage is designed to meet the needs of families who are new to the special education process, are in need of a parent liaison with their school district, or who are seeking opportunities for support from other families facing similar challenges. We invite you to check our calendar for community events on a regular basis, follow our links to your district's SEDAC (Special Education District Advisory Council) and community agencies, and to find answers to your questions in the CAC Handbook section. If you can't find what you are looking for, please contact the SELPA Coordinator at (650) 802-5473.

Community Advisory Committee (CAC) Meetings

CAC Meetings 2022-2023

The CAC Meetings will be held virtually on the dates below from 6:00-8:00 p.m.  Please click on the date for the meeting you wish to attend, and you will be directed to a registration link. Once you have registered, you will receive the Zoom link for the meeting.

Community Advisory Committee (CAC) Meeting Dates for 2022-2023

The CAC Meetings below were confirmed at the CAC Member Planning Meeting held on August 29. 

Community Advisory Council Bylaws 

Community Advisory Council Bylaws

Community Advisory Committee Documents 2022-2023

Archived Community Advisory Committee Documents 2021-22

Upcoming Community Events

• Parents Helping Parents has launched its newest program, Connections California, a family resource for information, resources, and support to individuals with disabilities who are transitioning to adulthood throughout California. 
  • The link to Connections California is https://www.php.com/connectionsca/ or click on the following flyers for additional information. English/Spanish/Vietnamese
  • To access the ongoing trainings available to all parents, click here.
• AbilityPath March Sessions: 
  • Making the Transition from IFSPs to IEPs 3/16 from 6-7:30 pm.
  • Quick Guide to IEPs 3/20 from 7-8:30 pm. 
  • Online Training: Reasonable Accommodations in Higher Education, 04/03 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm. 
• Other: Acceptance and Commitment Training: New Tools to Help Parents Support Autism Treatment.
  • NAMI Basics Training
  • NAMI Ending the Silence 3/16/23 at 4pm
• Fun Activities: 
  • Sensory Friendly SF Ballet Cinderella Dance-Along
  • Special Needs Talent Showcase on 4/22 at Santa Clara Convention Center 
  • Miracle League Spring Season (English) (Spanish) 
  • Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo

Looking for Summer and Extra-Curricular Activities? 

• Camp Krem
• Miracle Leagues (English/Spanish) 
• Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo (Dates) 
• E-Life & E-Sports 
• Supplemental Opportunities

Resources