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NOVEMBER 2010NOVEMBER 2010 CONTENTS FEATURES 8 Facing autism 10 Going mainstream in Carlsbad 16 Teaching students with autism 16 The puzzle of autism 18 Early intervention 19 Added Authorization in Special Education 20 Teaching culturally sensitive holidays MAKING A DIFFERENCE 22 Film sparks discussion of school reform in Vacaville 23 GLBT Conference: Perspectives of participants 24 New iPads help Tahoe-Truckee leaders communicate 26 2010 big election wins On the cover: Lisa MacFarland works with Hunter, a student with autism, in a social skills class at Hayes Elementary School in San Jose. Story on page 8. ACTION 30 Voter turnout key to election wins, says Sanchez 31 CTA, coalition will continue to urge newly elected officials to protect public education 32 How will the new Common Core State Standards impact teachers? 34 Heads up: Conferences and deadlines 35 CTAinvest.org helps members be good investors 38 Jonestown survivor found healing through teaching