Community Advisory Committee

    • 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:    November 1, 2021 meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. via Zoom.                                             
      Click to join:  https://wccusd.zoom.us/j/96139454201 


       

      To request oral translation, please email a request stating your prefered language to jbishop@wccusd.net by at least 5 days prior to attending the meeting.         
        
       
      Monday, September 13, 2021
      Monday, October 4, 2021        
      Monday, November 1, 2021
      Monday, December 6, 2021
      Monday, January 10, 2022
      Monday, February 7, 2022
      Friday, March 4, 2022  (You Make a Difference Awards)
      Monday, March 7, 2022
      Monday, April 11, 2022
      Monday, May 2, 2022    

       

      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;
      • Assists in recruiting parents and other volunteers who may contribute to the implementation of the Local Plan;
      • Acts in support of individuals with exceptional needs. 
         
        CAC Chair Person:  Margot Aishiteru
        CAC Vice-Chair Person:  Shakira Reynolds
        CAC Secretary: Jen Cesario

       

       
      You Make a Difference 2021 Honorees    
      Link to virtual ceremony:
      WCCUSD CAC Hosts 34th Annual You Make a Difference Awards
       

      Jake Rockeman Award
      Nolan Wu - Tara Hills Elementary
       
      Administrators
      Christopher Pierce – De Anza High School
      Rachel Avanessian, Sonja Neely-Johnson, Jodi Couick - Special Education Team
       
      General Education Teacher
      Amy Garzon – Tara Hills Elementary School
       
      Special Education Teachers
      Isaac Chavez - Adaptive Physical Education
      Maria Evelyn Smith – Coronado Elementary School
      Sherie Roberts - Mira Vista K-8 School
      Suzanne Schultz - Crespi Middle School
      Cristian Barnell - El Cerrito High School
       
      Related Services
      Helen Miller – W.A.T.R. AT Specialist
      Mayra Covarrubias-Ornelas - Downer Elementary School
       
      Classroom Support
      Deborah Jacobson – Crespi Middle School
      Antoinette “Toni” Banuelos – Tara Hills Elementary School
       
      Brian Rutford Memorial Service Award
      Tonette Johnson and First Student Team
       
       
       
       

    Contact Us

    • Community Advisory Committee for Special Education (CAC)
      Special Education  
      3000 Parker Road, Richmond, CA 94806
      Phone: (510)307-4669

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