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Community Advisory Committee
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What : The Community Advisory Committee for Special Education (CAC) is a mandated organization whose purpose is to advise the district on the unique requirements of individuals with exceptional needs.Where: Via Zoom
When: Monday, September 12, 2022 5:30 p.m.
To request oral translation, please email a request stating your preferred language to jbishop@wccusd.net by at least 5 days prior to attending the meeting.Who: Membership on the CAC includes interested parents of regular and special education students, representatives of public and private agencies, both regular and special education teachers, and others interested in the delivery of services to special education students.How: The CAC performs the following activities:
- Advises the district administration development of the Special Education Local Plan (the complete description of all programs and services offered Special Education Students within the WCCUSD Special Education Local Plan Area);
- Reviews the Local Plan and programs included in the plan;
- Makes recommendations on annual priorities to be addressed under the plan;
- Assists in parent education and disability awareness activities;
- Hosts the Annual You Make a Difference Awards ceremony honoring staff and community members who go above and beyond in their duties;
- Assists in recruiting parents and other volunteers who may contribute to the implementation of the Local Plan;
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Acts in support of individuals with exceptional needs.
You Make A Difference 2022 HonoreesJake Rockeman Award
Alexa Edwards Madera Elementary School
Alexandra "Lexie" President Fairmont Elementary School
Zayden Anderson Fairmont Elementary School
You Make a Difference AwardJill Brickner Lead District Registered Nurse
Adam McCormick Special Education Teacher - Harding Elementary School
Iva Palmer Special Education Full Inclusion Teacher - El Cerrito High School
Andrea Garcia-Perez Special Education Teacher - Coronado Elementary SchoolSara Parks Special Education Preschool Teacher - Tara Hills Elementary
Reva Kidd General Education Teacher Fairmont Elementary SchoolJosiah Hooper BACR Counselor - Chavez Elementary School
Patsy Carson Instructional Aide - El Cerrito High School
Jessica Ong Speech Therapist – Cameron/Tara Hills PreschoolBelinda “Bindy” Graul & El Cerrito Recreation Department
Ariane Victoria Pelley
Brian Rutford Memorial Service Award
Dulce Lopez First Student Transportation- 2022 You Make a Difference Awards - Link to Virtual ceremony:
WCCUSD CAC Hosts 35th Annual You Make a Difference Awards - 2021 You Make a Difference Awards - Link to virtual ceremony:
Contact Us
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Community Advisory Committee for Special Education (CAC)
Special Education
3000 Parker Road, Richmond, CA 94806
Phone: (510)307-4669CAC Chair Person: Margot AishiteruCAC Vice-Chair Person: Shakira ReynoldsCAC Secretary: Jen Cesario