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Embracing Students with Disabilities

8/16/2023

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What an absolute honor to be highlighted in the current version of the California School Boards Association's Quarterly Publication!In all places, I continue to address issues that will help families and students to NOT have the same traumatic experiences that our family had as we sought inclusive access to education in our schools.💜
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#ForKids #Inclusion #Accountability #Opportunity #EveryDay

Article:

https://publications.csba.org/issue/summer-2023/embracing-students-with-disabilities/
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Resources for Students Heading Back to School

8/15/2023

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Reposted from the California State Council on Developmental Disabilities (SCDD)

EDUCATION & GENERAL RESOURCES:California Parent Organizations
https://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/se/qa/caprntorg.asp
Center for Parent Information & Resources
https://www.parentcenterhub.org/
Community Resources & Public Benefits
  • English document link
  • Spanish document link
Individual Education Program (IEP) Strategy Guide
  • English document link
  • Spanish document link
Special Education Resources
https://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/se/
Special Education Rights and Responsibilities (SERR) Manual
https://serr.disabilityrightsca.org/
Requesting Compensatory Education Services After Distance Learning
  • English document link
  • Spanish document link
SAFETY, HEALTH & WELLNESS:
Active Shooter Guide for People with Disabilities
  • English document link
  • Spanish document link
Back-to-School Mental Health Resources
https://www.chhs.ca.gov/back-to-school-resources/
Bullying
  • English document link
  • Spanish document link
Bullying & Hate-Motivated Behavior Prevention
https://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/ss/se/bullyingprev.asp
California immunization laws and required vaccinations for student TK – 12thGrade
https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Immunization/School/shotsforschool.aspx
For help finding a place to get needed immunizations: Local Health Department Immunization Program Contact Information
https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Immunization/Local-Health-Department.aspx
COVID-19 Resources
https://schools.covid19.ca.gov/
Medi-Cal Health Coverage for Children:
Children may enroll in Medi-Cal year-round, and immigration status does not matter. Medi-Cal provides free or low-cost pediatric services, including dental, vision, and behavioral health care, to children in need from families with limited income and resources. Individuals may apply for Medi-Cal in person, by mail, by phone, or online.
For more information please visit, Ways to Apply for Medi-Cal: https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/services/medi-cal/Pages/ApplyforMedi-Cal.aspx.
Monkey Pox Resources
  • SCDD English document link
  • SCDD Spanish document link
  • https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Mpox.aspx
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Resources
  • https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Immunization/RSV.aspx
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Inclusive Practices Learning Opportunity!

6/21/2023

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You can now find the 2nd Annual Virtual Inclusion Conference videos on the Supporting Inclusive Practices website! Enjoy!✨
 
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Youth Leadership Opportunities in San Mateo County

6/1/2023

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There are many opportunities for youth to lead in San Mateo County!

If you are reading this and you know of another Youth Board or leadership opportunity, please email me at [email protected] to add it to this list!

allcove San Mateo Youth Advisory Group - Application (accepting applications through June 11, 2023) See more info at the website.

allcove Youth Advisory Group - Application

Belmont Youth Advisory Committee
The Youth Advisory Committee serves as the teen perspective on real life issues facing the City of Belmont. The YAC allows teens to work directly with adults while remaining focused on increasing civic engagement in Belmont. The YAC is for students who want to get involved in local government, socialize and debate hot topics, and who want to better prepare themselves for college and life beyond. Open to Belmont residents, grades 7th-12th.

Brisbane Youth Advisory Committee - Application
The Brisbane Parks & Recreation department is seeking dedicated, enthusiastic and motivated teens to join the Youth Advisory Committee. Committee members have the important duty of advising the Parks & Recreation Commission and Recreation staff as to the concerns and interests of the youth and teens in the Brisbane community. YAC members can also help plan special events, field trips, dances, and enrichment programs & classes for teens. Must be a Brisbane resident between the ages of 12-18.

Burlingame Youth Advisory Committee - Application
Youth Advisory Committee members have the important duty of advising the Parks and Recreation Commission and the Recreation program staff as to the concerns and interests of youth and teens in the Burlingame Community. This may include programs 7th-12th graders who live or go to school in Burlingame. May 2022 relating to safety, recreation, alcohol & drug awareness, education, special interests, sports, community involvement, socialization, politics and policy, community development, and environmental concerns.

Burlingame-Hillsborough Youth Poet Laureate Program - Information 
The Youth Poet Laureate represents Burlingame-Hillsborough and its youth at public events and is a model for other youth through their commitment to artistic excellence, civic engagement and social impact. Applications for the 2024-2025 Burlingame-Hillsborough Youth Poet Laureate will open on January 1, 2024. 

City of San Mateo Youth Activities Council - Application
The Youth Activity Council, established originally as Youth Advisory Council in 2003, provides experiences and opportunities for the youth population by providing safe and enjoyable activities; creating community through special events; enhancing leadership and decision-making skills; providing service learning experiences; practicing civic participation and empowering our youth's voice with our decision makers. Contact City for information.

City of San Mateo Youth Commissioner for Parks & Recreation - Application

Be a part of shaping your city's future as a Youth Commissioner for Parks & Recreation. We are looking for our first-ever youth commissioners to help advise our San Mateo Parks & Recreation Commission. There are two open, non-voting seats available. Youth commissioners will be appointed by the City Council and make history as our first San Mateo teens to serve on a commission!
Youth Commissioner to Park and Recreation Commission:
Application deadline: September 13, 2023, 5:00pm. 
Eligibility: Open to youth 13-17 years old who are living or studying in the City of San Mateo. 
*The commission meets once a month at 7:00pm, on the first Wednesday and advises the City Council on the acquisition, development, beautification and maintenance of public parks, landscape resources, public recreation facilities, budget, and programs of Park & Recreation activities. Let your voice be heard!


County of San Mateo Youth Commission - Application (accepting applications through June 5, 2023)
The San Mateo County Youth Commission (SMCYC) is a youth-led, advisory board to the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors. SMCYC is looking for passionate young people between the ages of 13 and 21 who reside and attend school in San Mateo County (SMC), to join a strong, energetic group of youth dedicated to making a difference in our community. As a Youth Commissioner, you can improve the lives of all young people throughout SMC, offer youth perspective on important issues facing our community, and work directly with the Board of Supervisors and County departments as a leader and voice for youth in the county.

County of San Mateo Behavioral Health Commission - Youth Action Board - Application (accepting applications through June 5, 2023)
The San Mateo County Behavioral Health Commission's (BHC) Youth Committee launched a Youth Action Board (YAB) of young people (ages 14-21) fiercely committed to healing, empowering and inspiring the mental and behavioral health of emerging generations. With the youth mental health crisis, it is essential that the voices of young people, the experiences of young people and the power of young people have a seat at decision-making tables to co-design public health solutions. 

Daly City Youth Advisory Committee - Application
The Daly City Youth Advisory Committee is an advisory board of the Daly City Recreation Services. Must be a resident of Daly City.

Daly City Youth Poet Laureate Program - Information 
The program celebrates teen poets who live or attend school in Daly City and exhibit a commitment to artistic excellence, civic engagement, leadership, and social justice. Next application window in October 2023.

Foster City Youth Advisory Council - Application
The Foster City Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) shall exist as a citizens' group to advise and respond to the City Council in all matters related to the needs of the youth in Foster City and to promote teen involvement in the community. Any resident of Foster City who will be of middle school and/or high school age during the next committee term following his or her appointment is eligible.

Half Moon Bay  Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) - Application
The Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) consists of seven Half Moon Bay citizens who advise the City Council, Planning Commission, and the Parks and Recreation Commission. As part of implementation of the City’s General Plan Complete Streets Policy, BPAC provides advice about circulation system improvements and programs to encourage cycling and walking as a means of transportation and recreation. 1 Must be must age 17 or younger to be eligible.

Intergenerational Mental Wellness Project - Information
Founded by Lauren Lin, current Burlingame-Hillsborough Youth Poet Laureate and also founder of Roe for Change.

Menlo Park Youth Advisory Committee - Application
The Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) advises the Parks and Recreation Commission on activities, events and programs for Menlo Park youth. Students enrolling in grades 9 -12 and who live in Menlo Park city limits are eligible.

Millbrae Youth Advisory Committee - Application
A forum for discussion and resolution of issues affecting youth and facilitate communication between youth and City Government. The Committee will advise the City Council on matters affecting youth which do not involve or pertain to proposals on capital spending programs and provide input to other City Commissions and Committees with respect to matters pertaining to youth as may affect the City of Millbrae. Middle school and high school students residing in Millbrae. (Do not need to attend school there.)

Pacifica Youth Advisory Board
The Youth Advisory Board (YAB) is made up of volunteer High School students that want to make a difference in our community. They are a dedicated group of young leaders who will plan special events and also participate in Parks, Beaches & Recreation events and activities. Any Pacifica resident entering grades 9-12 in the fall is eligible for membership

Peninsula Health Care District (PHCD) Youth Advisory Group
The Youth Advisory Group will ensure that youth is at the forefront of PHCD initiatives related to youth and young adults. Youth 16-25 living in San Bruno, Millbrae, Burlingame, Hillsborough, San Mateo, or Foster City.

Poetry Out Loud - Information
Poetry Out Loud (POL) is a national arts education program and annual competition that empowers high school students to have the confidence to make themselves heard, using one of the most powerful tools at their disposal—poetry. It encourages teens to learn about poetry through memorization, performance, and competition. 

Redwood City Youth & Teen Advisory Boards - Application
Redwood City's Youth and Teen Advisory Boards offer teens a chance to speak up on issues that concern them and their peers. Youth Advisory Board members:
Youth Advisory Board: Any resident of the City of Redwood City who will be entering 6th May 2022 are 6th, 7th and 8th graders; the Teen Advisory Board is for high school students. through 8th during the committee term.
Teen Advisory Board: Any resident of the City of Redwood City who will be entering 9th through 12th during the committee term.


San Carlos Youth Advisory Council - Application
The Youth Advisory Council (YAC) is a group of volunteer middle school and high school students appointed by the City Council. The YAC’s role is to advise the Parks & Recreation Department and the Youth Center staff on activities, events, and programs to meet the needs of our students. The YAC strengthens the image of community for our young people in San Carlos. Any resident of San Carlos who will be 12 to 18 years of age during the committee term will be eligible for membership.

South San Francisco Youth Advisory Council - Application
This is an opportunity for students and youth to engage in local government while learning about how decisions made affect daily life and how Boards and Commissions are involved in the process. You'll have the chance to express a youth voice on pressing issues in South San Francisco. SSF residents between the ages 14-21; must be at least in 9th grade.

South San Francisco Youth Poet-in-Residence - Information 
SSF Youth Poet-in-Residence is a one-year position awarded to a unique individual committed to engaging the public through poetry. The goal of this residency is to celebrate our community's diverse cultures through artistic expression and to encourage dialogue and unity under the leadership of the Youth Poet-in-Residence.

SSFPL Makerspace Student Residency - Information 
SSF students 16+ gain dedicated access/training to makerspace equipment, project storage/display space, and meetings with SSFPL staff for 6 months. Students give back to the community by delivering at least one workshop on makerspace equipment and display of work with one project showcase. Applications will re-open in the fall for the January-June 2024 residency. 

Stanford Center for Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing - Youth Advisory Group - Application
A group of young people who represent diversity across race, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, lived expression, ability and socio-economic status. They are passionate about affecting change and connecting with other youth to increase access to mental health care. As youth advisors, they serve as community advocates with a focus on raising awareness, reducing stigma, encouraging young people to seek help early, and educating the larger community about youth mental health. They do this through community education and school-based activities and events, listening sessions, social media engagement, and participation in youth-led projects​.

STAR VISTA Crisis Center Youth Advisory Board - Application
The Crisis Center YAB is a youth-led committee of young leaders who want to advocate for youth voices in mental health and crisis services. The YAB interacts with Crisis Center programs and Outreach services by centering youth perspectives and creating relationships with youth in their community.​

Youth Climate Ambassador Leadership Program - Information
​Climate change is the issue of our time. While climate change will touch the lives of many, younger generations will be the ones to witness and experience some of the most extreme environmental changes due to a warming planet. Actions today play an important role in shaping the future of tomorrow. The Youth Climate Ambassadors (YCA) Leadership Program aims to ensure younger generations have the skills and knowledge to play a leadership role in taking action on climate change. Together, Citizens Environmental Council of Burlingame, Peninsula Clean Energy, San Mateo County Office of Education, and the County of San Mateo’s Office of Sustainability have partnered to create the YCA Leadership Program to grow and support emerging climate leaders across San Mateo County.
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Youth Cultural Ambassadors Program - Information
GOALS: To foster a love of arts as a vehicle for self-expression and civic engagement among young people in San Mateo County. To build community through arts and culture with the goal of greater youth involvement in the community. To highlight the role of arts and culture in STEAM and other public discourse.
ELIGIBILITY: Open to artists aged 15 to 19.  Specializing in one or more art disciplines (ex. literary, visual arts, theater, music, digital, etc.). Experience in community events, projects, or outreach (desired). Able to serve as Youth Cultural Ambassador for one year beginning July 2023. Be a San Mateo County resident. Up to five (5) Youth Cultural Ambassadors will be appointed, including a Youth Poetry Ambassador.

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Knowledge & Collaboration Create Opportunities for Kids in Special Education

3/29/2023

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Schools and families have a mutual interest in ensuring that all students have access to their education, and although the relationship can often be adversarial, it does not have to be. This workshop, hosted by the Placer County SELPA's Community Advisory Committee (CAC), is an excellent opportunity to learn more about how to effectively navigate the complex special education system to ensure better outcomes for students.

Register HERE.
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Naloxone for Schools Program and Toolkit

2/27/2023

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In response to the increased risk of opioid overdoses on school campuses, the San Mateo County Coalition for Safe Schools and Communities developed the Naloxone for Schools Program and Toolkit. Naloxone hydrochloride (naloxone) is a safe and effective way to reverse and opioid overdose. The Food and Drug Administration approved naloxone to treat overdoses in 1971, and paramedics and hospitals have been using it to successfully reverse opioid overdoses for decades.
 
The Naloxone for Schools Program, along with its accompanying toolkit, provides schools with the information they need to identify and respond to an opioid overdose on campus, training on how to use naloxone (also known by the product name Narcan), access to naloxone, and supporting documents and communication tools. The Naloxone for Schools Program is intended to supplement district and school drug awareness and education programs. The Coalition’s program is unique in the state because it facilitates schools’ access to naloxone and related support as a countywide protocol. 
 
While the State’s Naloxone Distribution Project requires districts and charter and private schools to complete training and apply individually for naloxone from the State, the San Mateo County program streamlines the application, training, and reporting process for districts and schools through the County Office of Education and provides support and coordination. 
 
Naloxone currently requires a prescription, which the San Mateo County Office of Education has obtained through a Statewide Standing Order for schools and districts participating in the program. The San Mateo County Office of Education, which administers the program for the Coalition for Safe Schools and Communities, is able to get product out quickly to districts, answer questions, and provide staff training.
 
All of San Mateo County’s school districts, including the County Office of Education, are participating in the Naloxone for Schools Program. Approximately, two-thirds have already completed the training and onboarding and have received a distribution of naloxone from the County Office of Education.
 
The San Mateo County Board of Education updated its Board Policy 5141, Administering Medication and Monitoring Health Conditions, to enable the use of naloxone on SMCOE school sites: The Superintendent or designee shall make naloxone hydrochloride or another opioid antagonist available for emergency medical aid to any person suffering, or reasonably believed to be suffering, from an opioid overdose. 

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The Naloxone for Schools Toolkit recommends that school districts adopt a board policy addressing the administration of naloxone and includes a sample template.
 
Legislators are currently looking at requiring schools to maintain doses of naloxone on campus (e.g. SB 234).
 
The San Mateo County Office of Education will continue to support districts through training, oversight and reporting, and reordering and restocking. 
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How do "Administrative Expulsions" Impact the School to Prison Pipeline?

2/15/2023

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State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Announces Programs to Tackle Disproportionate Discipline in Schools

Excerpts from Press Release: 
"Superintendent Thurmond has long championed programs to help reduce disproportionate school discipline, starting with his authorship (while in the Assembly) of Assembly Bill (AB) 1014 (Ch. 397, Stats. 2016) which, as of this year, will have resulted in $140.8 million in Proposition 47 grants being moved from the criminal justice system to school prevention grants to help schools reduce suspensions and chronic absenteeism. In 2022, Superintendent Thurmond co-sponsored AB 2806 (Ch. 915, Stats. 2022) by Assemblymember Blanca Rubio (D-Baldwin Park) to ban expulsion of preschool students, which was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom. Superintendent Thurmond is also sponsoring Senate Bill 274 by Senator Nancy Skinner (D-Berkeley), which will ban suspensions for willful defiance.

“We have to educate our kids—not incarcerate them—and provide them with opportunities for learning and to succeed,” Thurmond said. “Taking students out of learning time through suspensions and expulsions is proven to push them toward the criminal justice system. School districts trying to hide actual discipline rates through practices such as masking expulsions as transfers will not be tolerated.”
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Amid reports that some districts have pushed families toward voluntary or involuntary transfer to avoid reporting expulsions, Superintendent Thurmond and the California Department of Education (CDE) are establishing a tip line. This can be used by school staff, parents, students, or community members to report any district involved in practices to mask the use and reporting of discipline or to report disciplinary practices that violate California Education Code, and the CDE will look into these matters."

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As a member of the County Board of Education, I have heard from a number of Board Trustees in our local districts that they are primarily implementing "administrative expulsions," in their districts, to avoid the "official" expulsion process. According to this new guidance and initiative from the CDE, we may need to look closer at this data (which is not reported in the same way) to reveal the impact of these practices on student outcomes and the well-intentioned efforts to halt the "school to prison pipeline."


Find the CDE's 2/15/23 Press release at: https://www.cde.ca.gov/nr/ne/yr23/yr23rel12.asp
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Understanding IEPs and 504 Plans

11/29/2022

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Knowing what resources are available for kids to have access to their education is very important. This article from the Learning Disabilities Association of America is very helpful. And when in doubt of what to do, ask your teacher, principal or contact your SELPA.
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Dyslexia/Dysgraphia/Dyscalculia Survey

10/7/2022

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I want to invite you to share your family or professional story or experience with Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, and/or Dyscalculia to help me better understand how we can better meet the needs of students and our community in regard to these learning disabilities. 

Following the release of the California Dyslexia Guidelines in 2017 and the creation of the CA Dyslexia Initiative (spearheaded by the Sacramento County Office of Education), I was hopeful for progress on this issue. I believe that some good work is being done in San Mateo County (and beyond), but I think that we would benefit from a coordinated effort to ensure that ALL students with Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, and/or Dyscalculia have access to screening and learning supports.

Thank you for participating in this SURVEY so that we may learn together!
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Mental Health on our Minds

10/3/2022

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A spot-on Open Letter & Call to Action from NCLD.org. ”We need to talk about mental illness for what it is: a disability. A disability that deserves the same support and focus as dyslexia, ADHD, and other learning disabilities.” #ForKids
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