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🌱 Patch AM: How Albany families fit into Berkeley’s regional special education system

Coming up on the Albany Patch calendar: A Midsummer Night's Dream - Free Shakespeare in the Park

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What's up Albany! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Albany families fit into Berkeley's regional special education system

Also on today's calendar: A Midsummer Night's Dream - Free Shakespeare in the Park and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 71 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Sunday: Breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 71, low: 57.
  • Monday: Warmer, with a high of 80 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Does your Berkeley student have a disability? Here's what to know about BUSD's special education services. (berkeleyside.org) — Families in Albany should know that Berkeley Unified's special education services are closely coordinated with Albany Unified through the North Region SELPA, which shares resources, budgets, and some student placements. This guide explains how to request IEPs and 504 plans, what services are available, how funding and staffing pressures affect support, and where parents can plug into regional advocacy groups that include Albany families.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • GPAC posted a job opening for Licensed Funeral Director | Embalmer in Albany. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Berkeley

  • This $5,000 Berkeley Humanoid Can Be Built With a Desktop 3D (dzone.com)

Emeryville

  • Researchers Gain Faster Access to Complex DNA as Integrated DNA Technologies and Ansa Biotechnologies Expand Ordering Platform (pharmafocusasia.com)

San Francisco

  • Popular Mediterranean Chain Expands + Oktoberfests + New (Adorable) Police K9: Saturday Smiles (patch.com)
  • Odds Of Major Bay Area Quake Tops 74%. Here's When The Big One Could Hit: Report (patch.com)
  • Victims And Cities Battle Flood Of AI Child Sexual Abuse Deepfakes Involving Pictures Of Real People (patch.com)

Ok Albany! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Times Square (Thank you Jean K. for sending it in!)
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