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.  
       
       
       

      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. 

      CAC Meeting Dates for the 2022-2023 School Year

      September 12, 2022
      October 3, 2022
      November 7, 2022
      December 5, 2022
      January 9, 2023
      February 6, 2023
      March 6, 2023
      March 10, 2023 (You Make a Difference) 
      April 10, 2023
      May 1, 2023    
       
      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;
      • Acts in support of individuals with exceptional needs. 
         
      Congratulations to the  
      2023 You Make A Difference Award Honorees 

      Join the CAC in recognizing these outstanding individuals during: 
                  the 36th Annual 
      You Make a Difference Awards Ceremony
              Friday, March 10, 2023
                   7:00 p.m. 
            DeJean Middle School 
       
       

      Jake Rockeman Award

      Gianna Trujillo       Collins Elementary School 
      D'Nari Cox            Collins Elementary School 
      Tiana Jones          Collins Elementary School
      Henry Alberto       Collins Elementary School 
      Lydia Lester          Collins Elementary School 
      Ezekiel Wong        Collins Elementary School  

                                    

      You Make a Difference Award

      Jacob Gran                                   Vice Principal  - El Cerrito High School

      Wanda Walker                               Instructional Assistants - Fairmont Elementary School
      Namgyal Yabtsang                          

      Judy Gerloff                                  Special Education Staff   

      Martin Castillo                               General Education Foreign Language - El Cerrito High School

      Gia Mason &                                 General Education and Special Education Teaching Team 
      Maria Mirandilla                             Ohlone Elementary School

      Eric Hughes                                  Special Education - Vista Virtual Academy   

      Jason Baena                                 Special Education Full Inclusion - Tara Hills Elementary

      Martin Gardner                             Special Education CEC   - Pinole Valley High School

      Marlene Trempy                            Special Education ISP -  De Anza High School   

      Lauren Ryan                                 Special Education RSP -  El Cerrito High School

      Brenda Porter                               Brian Rutford Service Award - First Student  

       

       
       

    Contact Us

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

      CAC Chair Person:  Claudia Vierra Allen
      CAC Vice-Chair Person:  Zelon Harrison
      CAC Secretary: Open 


      To nominate a deserving staff or community member
      for You Make a Difference 2023, 
      visit:
      You Make a Difference 2023 Nomination Page

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