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Parent Education -- Events & Opportunities

Last updated February 3, 2012

 
WELCOME TO THE PARENT ED PAGES,
PTA Council's index to parent education opportunities (talks, meetings, & TV shows) and online resources. Please explore! If you know of interesting events we've missed, please let us know -- write to us at eNews@paloaltopta.org.
 

WHAT'S HAPPENING?
(Your CALENDAR)
 
WHAT'S AVAILABLE?
(Your CATALOGUE)
Upcoming talks, events, & broadcasts, organized by date and by topic. In the index on the right, click "[events]" for the topic you want.   Archived talks and other Web-based info, organized by topic, available 24/7. In the index on the right, click "[web]" for the topic you want.

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HOT TOPICS

 
COMMUNITY
Sen. Joe Simitian Explains:
   The State Budget and Education:
   [on cable TV] and [on YouTube]
Sixth District PTA Annual Luncheon.
   Fri Mar 2 [details]
 
LEARNING
Info Meetings, JLS Connections.
   Thu Feb 9, Tue Mar 6 [details]
Sixth District PTA Annual Luncheon.
   Fri Mar 2 [details]
 
ARTS
Young Artist Showcase
   Entry Deadline, Thu Apr 5 [details]

 
SAFETY
TrackWatch Assistance Request
   Ongoing, every day [details]
 
SPECIAL EDUCATION
ASD Educational Series for Parents.
   Thu Feb 9, 16, ... [details]
ADHD Parent Ed & Support Group.
   Wed Feb 8 [details]
 
 
REPLAYS -- CABLE & WEB
See list at top of [Quick Calendar]



QUICK CALENDAR

 
 
 
  PTA Units  
 
  PTA -- Council,  
 
  PAUSD & City  
 
 
 
 
    
 
  District, & State  
 
   
 
         
 
=> CABLE & WEB REPLAYS <=
Feb 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 11 Sen. Joe Simitian: State Budget and Public Schools
Sun Feb 5 Developmental Assets
Sun Feb 5 Nurturing Emotional Intelligence
Mon Feb 6 It Takes a Family AND a Village
Feb 7, 8, 9 Talking with Your Teen about Risk Behaviors
See also:
and
[online videos], available 24/7
 
 
       
       
 
Every Day Track Watch Assistance Request
 
     
  now thru Thu Apr 5 Submit entries for Young Artist Showcase!  
  Mon-Tue Feb 6 & 7 State PTA Legislation Conference (Sacramento)  
  Wed Feb 8 ADHD Parent Education & Support Group  
  Thu Feb 9 Info Meeting, JLS Connections Program  
  Thu Feb 9 Autism Parent Support Group (Stanford)  
  Thu Feb 9 Autism Research and Biomedical Treatments  
  Tue Feb 14 School Board Meeting  
  Thu Feb 16 Navigating the Service Systems  
  Sat-Sun Feb 18-19 Paly Glass Weekend Workshop  
  Thu Feb 23 Mindfulness for Stress Reduction  
  Mon Feb 27 CAC Sweetheart Awards  
  Tue Feb 28 School Board Meeting  
     
  Fri Mar 2 -- SAVE THE DATE Sixth District PTA Annual Luncheon.  
  Tue Mar 6 Info Meeting, JLS Connections Program  
  Thu Mar 8 Basics of Behavior Management  
  Mon Mar 12 Life Skills or Special Needs Trusts  
  Tue Mar 13 School Board Meeting  
  Wed Mar 14 ADHD Parent Education & Support Group  
  Thu Mar 15 Reducing Problem Behaviors, incl Outbursts  
  Sat-Sun Mar 17-18 Paly Glass Weekend Workshop  
  Wed Mar 21 Happiness  
  Thu Mar 22 Study Habits for Long-Term Learning  
  Thu Mar 22 Building Independence with Homework  
  Tue Mar 27 School Board Meeting  
  Thu Mar 29 Support Resources, & Avoiding Summer Learning Loss  
  Thu Mar 29 Talking to Your Child about His/Her Differences  
       
  Wed Apr 11 ADHD Parent Education & Support Group  
  Sat-Sun Apr 14-15 Paly Glass Weekend Workshop  
  Mon Apr 16 When Language Gets In The Way  
  Wed Apr 18 Sleep  
  Tue Apr 24 School Board Meeting  
     
  Wed May 2 Breakfast with Adolescent Counseling Services  
  Tue May 8 School Board Meeting  
  Wed May 9 ADHD Parent Education & Support Group  
  Wed-Sat May 9-12 State PTA Convention 2012 (Anaheim)  
  Mon May 14 Assistive Technology & Accommodations  
  Sat-Sun May 19-20 Paly Glass Weekend Workshop  
  Tue May 22 School Board Meeting  
     
  Fri Jun 1 PTA Council Honorary Service Awards Luncheon.  
  Sat-Sun Jun 9-10 Paly Glass Weekend Workshop  
  Thu-Sun Jun 21-24 National PTA Convention 2012 (San Jose)  
     
     


ADVOCACY

 
K-5
6-8
9-12
   STATE PTA LEGISLATION CONFERENCE.
Get trained and get connected! Learn about legislative (fiscal and policy) issues affecting our kids. Hear from -- and voice your concerns to -- State PTA leaders, officials in Governor Brown's Administration, and State Legislators from both parties and from all over the state. Network with fellow advocates from PTAs from all over California.
Mon-Tue Feb 6 & 7, Sacramento.
Info (as it becomes available): [click here].
Local contact: Erwin Morton, legislation@capta6.org.
 
     
     


ARTS

 
K-5
6-8
9-12
   YOUNG ARTIST SHOWCASE.
tiger   Each year, the Santa Clara County Office of Education sponsors the Young Artist Showcase, a collection of visual artwork by students in Pre-K through 12th Grade, to promote youth engagement, community participation, and recognition of students' artistic talents and creativity. All original student artworks are eligible, not just those created in school or for school. Limits: one entry per student, ten per school.
Deadline to submit student artwork: Thu Apr 5.
Please click for [details & entry form], and also check out our [web page]!
Then you OR your child’s teacher (any teacher, not just art teachers) can go through the steps of submitting the artwork. Ask the teacher his/her preference.
Questions: Lisa Gonzales, lisa_gonzales@sccoe.org, 408-453-6572,
or Nicole Cota, nicole_cota@sccoe.org.
 
     
     
 
K-5
6-8
9-12
   LEARN TO BLOW GLASS! --
PALY GLASS WEEKEND WORKSHOPS.
Beginning glass blowing techniques -- the basics of safety, teamwork, gathering, marvering, & making a vessel. Learn how to make paperweights, flowers, glasses, & pumpkins. Fun for all! Repeating students will progress from their last session.
Choose a weekend: Sat-Sun Feb 18-19, Mar 17-18, Apr 14-15, May 19-20, Jun 9-10.
9:30-3:30 each day, in Paly Glass Studio, behind Rm 105. [campus map]
Open to high school students & adults. $375/person; limit 4 people.
Details: David Camner, Paly Fiery Arts, 831-239-4444, dcamner@pausd.org
 
     
     


COLLEGE & CAREER

 
10-12
   COLLEGE FAIRS.
Is it time to decide which postsecondary option is right for you? Plan to attend a College Fair for info on:
•
 Admission requirements
•
 Testing
•
 Financial aid
•
 College Majors
Before you go -- some brief & useful web pages:
•
 College & Career Center web sites: [Gunn] [Paly]
•
 "Making the Most of a College Fair"
•
 "Faring Well at College Fairs"
•
 "Prep for the Fair"
•
 "Tips for Visual & Performing Arts Students"
Upcoming College Fairs include:
•
 Sat Apr 21, NACAC National College Fair, SF.
 
     
     


COMMUNITY
Watch recent events online: [click here]
 

 
K-5
6-8
9-12
   THE STATE BUDGET and OUR SCHOOLS.
YouTube: [click here]
Running time 2:09.
Cablecast/Webcast: [schedule]
On Sat Jan 28, State Senator Joe Simitian held an “Education Update” meeting here in PAUSD, to explain the budget issues in Sacramento and how they affect our schools. His audience overflowed the Board Room -- they had to pipe the talk into two overflow rooms. Don't miss this talk -- watch it on [cable TV] or on [youtube]!
•
 Fri Feb 3 8 p.m. channel 27
•
 Sat Feb 4 4:30 a.m. channel         30
•
 Sat Feb 4 11 a.m. channel         30
•
 Sun Feb 5 6 p.m. channel 27
•
 Wed Feb 8 10 p.m. channel     28
•
 Thu Feb 9 8:30 p.m. channel     28
•
 Sat Feb 11 4 a.m. channel         30
•
 Sat Feb 11 10:30 a.m. channel         30
 
     
     
 
K-5
6-8
9-12
   SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS.
PAUSD logo   Everyone is welcome. [agenda]
(Agenda for each regular meeting is be posted the Friday before the meeting.)
Tue Feb 14, Board Room, 25 Churchill, 6:30 p.m. [map]
Regular meetings are cablecast on Comcast Ch 28; also [webcast],
both at the time of the meeting (i.e., live), and later. [click for schedule]
Future regular meetings: Tuesdays Feb 28, Mar 13 & 27, Apr 24, May 8 & 22.
 
     
     
 
K-5
6-8
9-12
   PTA COUNCIL GENERAL MEETINGS.
PTAC Logo
   Everyone is welcome!
Wed Feb 15, 7 to 9 p.m. (including parent ed night)
Wed Mar 21, 9 to 11 a.m. (including elections)
Location (all meetings): Board Room, 25 Churchill. [map]
 
     
     
 
K-5
6-8
9-12
   SIXTH DISTRICT PTA ANNUAL LUNCHEON.
Sixth District
PTA logo
  Special guest speaker: Stanford Professor Linda Darling-Hammond, "The Flat World and Education."
More info soon. SAVE THE DATE!
Fri Mar 2, David's Restaurant, Santa Clara, 11:30-1:30.
 
     
     
 
K-5
6-8
9-12
   HONORARY SERVICE AWARDS LUNCHEON 2012.
PTAC Logo
   Each Spring, PTA Council celebrates the individuals and organizations that do wonderful things for children and youth, and make our community such a great place to live and to raise our families. Come meet this year's honorees!
Fri Jun 1, Location TBD, 11:30-1:30.
 
     
     
 
K-5
6-8
9-12
SILICON VALLEY COMMUNITY CALENDAR.
The Community Calendar is a free, convenient resource to help Bay Area nonprofits share their charitable events with one another and the whole community.
http://www.siliconvalleycf.org/calendar.html
Hosted by Silicon Valley Community Foundation.
 
     
     


EN ESPAÑOL

     
     


GATE (GIFTED & TALENTED EDUCATION)

     
     


HEALTH (PHYSICAL)

 
K-5
6-8
9-12
   SLEEP.
Getting to sleep, staying asleep – our children often have sleep issues. Debra Babcock, MD, is a pediatrician who will speak about how to improve the sleep of our children. She will cover the many techniques that are called sleep hygiene. She will also discuss medical issues such as treatment for bed wetting, a level of hyperactivity that requires sleep medications, and sleep apnea.
Wed Apr 18, Covington Elem School Multi, 7 to 9 p.m. (Hospitality begins 6:45.)
Location: 205 Covington Rd, Los Altos. [map]
Sponsor: SELPA 1 CAC. All our events are free and open to anyone who feels he/she might benefit.
 
     
     
 
K-5
6-8
9-12
   YOUR CHILD'S HEALTH UNIVERSITY.
Health University logo   Families & Caregivers -- Lucile Packard Children's Hospital offers Your Child's Health University, a series of programs & classes that enhance the lives of parents and children. Get insights from clinical experts and participate in community health events; learn how to keep your children safe and healthy! [details & index]
 
     
     


HEALTH (SOCIAL / EMOTIONAL)
Watch recent events online: [click here]
 

 
6-8
9-12
   MINDFULNESS FOR STRESS REDUCTION.
Middle- and High-School Students are welcome to attend.
Come learn about "Mindfulness", a psychological discipline designed to change your relationship to stress, by listening to your body and mind, & living in the here & now. This workshop covers current research on the efficacy of mindfulness for stress reduction, and presents coping skills to reduce stress and to enhance the quality of life at home and at work, including specific meditation practices to use in daily life.
Presenter: Vickie Chang, PhD, from Parents Place. Dr. Chang, a licensed clinical psychologist in private practice in Menlo Park, is on the Clinical Faculty at Palo Alto University. She has conducted research on depression prevention at Stanford, and on mindfulness and positive emotion programs at the UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Medicine. Her area of expertise is improving wellness and self-care using mindfulness and positive emotion interventions.
Wed Feb 23, Gunn Library, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Location: 780 Arastradero Rd. [map] [campus map]
Info: Karen Johnston, kj.squint@gmail.com.
 
     
     
 
K-5
6-8
9-12
   HAPPINESS.
Laura Delizonna, PhD, will talk about how to help you & your kids find happiness. Big changes can result from simple practices. She will inspire you & provide you with research-based tools to increase your sustainable happiness & build an extraordinary life. Dr. Delizonna, author of The Six Habits of Happiness, teaches popular happiness & emotional intelligence courses at Stanford University.
Wed Mar 21, Covington Elem School Multi, 7 to 9 p.m. (Hospitality begins 6:45.)
Location: 205 Covington Rd, Los Altos. [map]
Sponsor: SELPA 1 CAC. All our events are free and open to anyone who feels he/she might benefit.
Future meetings Wed Apr 18.
 
     
     
 
6-8
9-12
   BREAKFAST WITH
ADOLESCENT COUNSELING SERVICES.
Come for breakfast, and learn more about ACS programs, trends in child and teen mental and emotional health. Hear from licensed clinical staff about how to better communicate and interact with any teen in your life. FREE, but space is limited.
ACS is a community non-profit providing counseling services at no charge to students and their families.
Wed May 2, ACS Offices, 8 to 9:30 a.m.
Location: 1717 Embarcadero Rd, Suite 4000, Palo Alto. [map]
RSVP: gulrukh@acs-teens.org with your name, address, and phone number.
Info: www.acs-teens.org, or Jennifer Jones, Paly Site Director, 650-833-4244.
 
     
     


LEARNING
Watch recent events online: [click here]
 

 
5
6-7
  INFO MEETINGS for
JLS CONNECTIONS PROGRAM.
The JLS Connections Program is open to all PAUSD 2012 incoming 6th graders. Students entering 7th or 8th grade in 2012 may also apply. Connections is a learning community of students, teachers, and parents where hearts and minds are inspired through challenging and innovative teaching practices, including project-based and hands-on learning, differentiated instruction, and leadership development.
Learn more: come to an informational meeting:
Thu Feb 9, JLS Cafetorium, 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
or Tue Mar 6, JLS Cafetorium, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Application to the program is through lottery in spring. The meetings are open to all interested parents and current 5th grade children. Connections' teachers and current and former students will be available to answer questions. The meetings are the same so you only need to attend one.
Info: http://jls.pausd.org/connections/index.html
     
     
 
6-8
9-12
   STUDY HABITS FOR LONG-TERM LEARNING.
Parents: bring your student!  Students: bring your parents!
Does your student spend hours reviewing material over & over, only to "mess up" on the test? Or is the info initially accessible, but lost by the time finals roll around? Is it best to study in the same place at the same time every night, or to vary study conditions? Do you study blocks of material, or interweave tasks? Which method permits better long-term learning? Prof. Robert Bjork (Cognitive Psych, UCLA) will discuss recent research on optimizing personal study habits & instruction to enhance long-term retention. Learn to create desirable difficulties that foster long-term learning & comprehension; avoid the heartache of last minute cramming. Dr. Bjork's research focuses on human memory & learning, the role of forgetting in the learning process, and implications for instruction and training. 
Thu Mar 22, Spangenberg Theater, Gunn HS, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Location: 780 Arastradero Rd. [map]
Info: Karen Johnston, kj.squint@gmail.com.
 
     
     
 
K-5
6-8
9-12
   SUPPORT RESOURCES
& AVOIDING SUMMER LEARNING LOSS.
Thu Mar 29, location TBA, 6 to 8 p.m.
Info: Kim Bomar, 650-868-2349.
Sponsor: Parent Network for Students of Color and Hispanic Community.
 
     
     
 
3
  FREE MATH TUTORING for 3RD GRADERS.
Is your 3rd grader struggling in math? The Stanford Math Brain Project is seeking 3rd graders with math difficulties for a study, including 8 weeks of math tutoring. 
Eligible participants will be paid $50-$300. They will get free 1-on-1 tutoring either in San Jose or at Stanford, and will complete one 3-hour appointment for cognitive and math testing and two fMRI brain scans. They will also receive pictures of their brain and a summary of the assessments.
Info: http://mathbrain.stanford.edu/,or Leslie, 650-736-0128.
 
     
     
 
K-5
6-8
9-12
   RACE TO NOWHERE.
A documentary about the pressures faced by American schoolchildren and their teachers in a system and culture obsessed with the illusion of achievement, competition, &  the pressure to perform. Featuring the heartbreaking stories of young people across the country who have been pushed to the brink, educators who are burned out and worried that students aren't developing the skills they need, and parents who are trying to do what's best for their kids, Race to Nowhere points to the silent epidemic in our schools: cheating has become commonplace, students have become disengaged, stress-related illness, depression and burnout are rampant, and young people arrive at college and the workplace unprepared and uninspired. Race to Nowhere is a call to mobilize families, educators, and policy makers to challenge current assumptions on how to best prepare the youth of America to become healthy, bright, contributing and leading citizens. Featured in the film: Dr. Madeline Levine, Clinical Psychologist and author of the best-seller, The Price of Privilege; Dr. Wendy Mogel, Clinical Psychologist and author of The Blessing of a Skinned Knee; Dr. Kenneth Ginsburg, Adolescent Medicine Specialist, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia; Dr. Deborah Stipek, Dean of the School of Education at Stanford University; Dr. Denise Pope, Co-Founder, Challenge Success, Stanford University; Sara Bennett, Founder, Stop Homework.
Many dates & locations. Bay Area screenings Tue Feb 1, Sat Feb 5, Tue-Thu Feb 8-10, Wed Feb 16, and more. [details & registration]
 
     
     


PARENTING
Watch recent events online: [click here]
 

 
4-5
6-7
  HEART TO HEART.
LPCH logo   A seminar on growing up, for parents & kids age 10 to 12. Separate sessions for girls & for boys.
Two sessions (it's important to come to both).
For girls & moms: Wed Aug 3 & 10; Sun Aug 7 & 14; Tue Sep 6 & 13; etc.
For boys & dads: Thu Aug 11 & 18; Wed Sep 7 & 14; etc.
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Auditorium.
Location: 725 Welch Rd. [map & parking info]
$75 for the two sessions. [full details, incl more dates & other locations]
Info & registration, 724-3783.
 
   
     
 
K-5
6-8
9-12
   CLASSES at CHILDREN'S HEALTH COUNCIL.
CHC logo   A wide variety of classes about children & parenting, birth thru adolescence. Many classes are free. [Info] about all classes. Click for [brochure] with classes for Fall 2011/Winter 2012.
Registration (required) [online] or call 617-3812.
(For online videos & slide presentations, [click here].)
 
     
     
 
K-5
6-8
9-12
   PARENTS PLACE ON THE PENINSULA.
Parents Place logo   "Everything to do with parenting" for families with children of all ages. Professional advice; workshops; adult, child & family counseling; peer support groups; drop-in play area; child development & parenting resource library;
tutor/mentor program; community service programs for teens.
[Info] Contact, ParentsPlacePeninsula@jfcs.org, 688-3040.
 
     
     


PTA TRAINING
National PTA e-Learning Courses: [click here]
 

 
K-5
6-8
9-12
   PTA LEADERSHIP TRAINING.
A big "Thank you!" to all who have volunteered to serve on PTA boards, at your child's school or on PTA Council! To help you hit the ground running, PTA provides many opportunities for new officers & chairs to learn about their positions, and for experienced folks to strengthen & deepen their knowledge and skills. Learn more, & network with your colleagues!
 
     
     
 
K-5
6-8
9-12
   STATE PTA LEGISLATION CONFERENCE.
Get trained and get connected! Learn about legislative (fiscal and policy) issues affecting our kids. Hear from -- and voice your concerns to -- State PTA leaders, officials in Governor Brown's Administration, and State Legislators from both parties and from all over the state. Network with fellow advocates from PTAs from all over California.
Mon-Tue Feb 6 & 7, 2012, Sacramento.
Info (as it becomes available): [click here].
Local contact: Erwin Morton, legislation@capta6.org.
 
     
     
 
K-5
6-8
9-12
   STATE PTA CONVENTION 2012.
The biggest and best training opportunity of all! Dozens of great workshops, led by great presenters, & much more! No budget? Sign up as a local volunteer for a few hours, & attend FREE for the whole day!
Wed-Sat May 9-12, Anaheim Convention Center.
To attend on behalf of your PTA, and/or if you'd like to serve as a local volunteer, contact your PTA President.
 
     
     


SAFETY

 
K-5
6-8
9-12
   TRACK WATCH ASSISTANCE REQUEST.
Ongoing, every day:
The holiday season can be a stressful time for everyone, so please consider, during this holiday season, donating your time to help watch the Train Tracks. To sign up, please contact Caroline Camhy, TrackWatch Volunteer Coordinator, 650-919-3261. If you don't have time to volunteer, please consider making a contribution to help cover the cost of paid guards at http://www.psnpaloalto.com/about-us/donate/ 
The paid guards are not there 24/7, so PTA Council needs volunteers to assist with the open slots. The PTA Council asks you to show support for each other this holiday season and beyond by looking after each other. THANK YOU!
 
     
     


SPECIAL EDUCATION
eNews, help when you need it,
& recent talks on DVD: [click here]
 

 
K-5
6-8
9-12
   AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS:
EDUCATIONAL SERIES FOR PARENTS.
[Click here] for classes for parents of children ages 2-5, plus other services.
Come learn about ASD, including ways parents can support their children's development & reduce inappropriate behaviors. Classes are divided into two 4-5 week Modules: General information Module and Building Skills at Home Module. Topics include behavioral interventions, social skills training, improving communication skills, and managing stress and disruptive behaviors. Please join other parents to learn new strategies, ask questions and share experiences. Parents are encouraged to attend all classes within a Module but it is not required.
General Information Module
•
 Thu Feb 9 Autism Brain & Genetic Research and Biomedical Treatments
•
 Thu Feb 16 Navigating the Service Systems
Building Skills at Home Module
•
 Thu Mar 8 Basics of Behavior Management
•
 Thu Mar 15 Reducing Problem Behaviors, including Outbursts
•
 Thu Mar 22 Building Independence with Homework
•
 Thu Mar 29 Talking to Your Child about his/her Diagnosis/Differences
All classes: 401 Quarry Rd. (at Vineyard), Stanford, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Preregistration preferred but not required.
Cost of classes: $10 per session. Parking is free after 4 p.m.
Please follow signs in lobby for room directions.
[Further details and link to online registration]
Questions: Maura Chatwell, 650-721-6327.
 
     
     
 
K-5
6-8
9-12
   ADHD PARENT EDUCATION & SUPPORT GROUP.
We will discuss a wide range of issues, & info will be provided on managing ADHD at home & at school. Behavior management, getting chores & homework done, managing school, organization, time management & study skills, and how to get help at school through 504 Plans & IEPs. Come get your questions answered, and share your experiences with other parents. The meetings sometimes feature guest speakers. FREE; no sign-up necessary.
Wed Feb 8, Morrissey-Compton Educational Center, 7:30-9:00 p.m.
Location: 2555 Park Ave, Suite 1, Palo Alto [map] 
Group Leader: Janet Dafoe, PhD, Child Psychologist, 650-208-1224.
Sponsor: CAC for Special Education.
Future meetings: Wednesdays Mar 14, Apr 11, May 9.
 
     
     
 
K-5
6-8
9-12
   AUTISM PARENT SUPPORT GROUP.
Parents of children with autism face a unique set of challenges. Connecting with other families who have been through similar experiences can provide valuable support. Please join our monthly support group! Discussion topics will include:
•
 Advocating for your child
•
 Dealing with the impact on the entire family
•
 Navigating school and learning issues
•
 Investigating treatment options and resources
Facilitated by Annie Darrow, Paula Gani, & Corinne Callan.
Thu Feb 9, 401 Quarry Rd., Stanford, 7 to 9 p.m. [map]. Room: Follow signs in lobby.
RSVP: Maura Chatwell, 650-721-6327, chatwell@stanford.edu. Walk-ins welcome!
Info: http://childpsychiatry.stanford.edu/Parent%20Support%20Group.html
Sponsored by the Stanford Autism Center at Packard Children's Hospital.
(This group is not intended to serve as therapy or other mental health services.)
Future meetings: Thursdays Mar 8, Apr 12, May 17, Jun 14.
 
     
     
 
K-5
6-8
9-12
   8th ANNUAL CAC SWEETHEART AWARDS.
Come help us honor those "Everyday Heroes" who have made a difference in the life of a special needs child. This will be a joyous, heartwarming and fun event where we celebrate many deserving individuals. Refreshments will be served.
Mon Feb 27, Board Room, 25 Churchill, 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. [map]
Sponsor: Community Advisory Committee for Special Education.
Future meetings: Mondays Mar 12, Apr 16, May 14.
 
     
     
 
K-5
6-8
9-12
   LIFE SKILLS OR SPECIAL NEEDS TRUSTS.
Details soon!
Mon Mar 12, Board Room, 25 Churchill, 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. [map]
Sponsor: Community Advisory Committee for Special Education.
Future meetings: Mondays Apr 16, May 14.
 
     
     
 
K-5
6-8
9-12
   HAPPINESS. [details]
Wed Mar 21, Covington Elem School Multi, 7 to 9 p.m. (Hospitality begins 6:45.)
Location: 205 Covington Rd, Los Altos. [map]
Sponsor: SELPA 1 CAC.
Next meeting: Wed Apr 18.
 
     
     
 
K-5
6-8
9-12
   WHEN LANGUAGE GETS IN THE WAY.
Kathleen Vargha will speak about detecting language processing difficulties, and providing help for your child. 
Mon Apr 16, Board Room, 25 Churchill, 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. [map]
Info: Claire Hough, clairehough@gmail.com, 650-303-9412.
Información en Español: Susan Diaz, suediaz@sbcglobal.net, 650-281-8897.
Sponsor: Community Advisory Committee for Special Education.
Next meeting: Mon May 14.
 
     
     
 
K-5
6-8
9-12
   SLEEP. [details]
Wed Apr 18, Covington Elem School Multi, 7 to 9 p.m. (Hospitality begins 6:45.)
Location: 205 Covington Rd, Los Altos. [map]
Sponsor: SELPA 1 CAC.
 
     
     
 
K-5
6-8
9-12
   ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY & ACCOMMODATIONS.
Assistive Technology and accommodations at school and at home.
Mon May 14, Board Room, 25 Churchill, 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. [map]
Info: Claire Hough, clairehough@gmail.com, 650-303-9412.
Información en Español: Susan Diaz, suediaz@sbcglobal.net, 650-281-8897.
Sponsor: Community Advisory Committee for Special Education.
 
     
     
 
K-5
6-8
9-12
   PARENTS HELPING PARENTS.
PHP logo   PHP has an excellent and extensive [calendar of events] and a [catalogue of resources] for parents of children with special needs.
 
     
     

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