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:    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;
      • Acts in support of individuals with exceptional needs. 
         
      You Make A Difference 2022 Honorees
       

      Jake Rockeman Award

      Alexa Edwards                              Madera Elementary School

      Alexandra "Lexie" President           Fairmont Elementary School

      Zayden Anderson                          Fairmont Elementary School


      You Make a Difference Award

      Jill 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 School 

      Sara Parks                                    Special Education Preschool Teacher - Tara Hills Elementary

      Reva Kidd                                     General Education Teacher Fairmont Elementary School

      Josiah Hooper                               BACR Counselor - Chavez Elementary School

      Patsy Carson                                 Instructional Aide - El Cerrito High School

      Jessica Ong                                  Speech Therapist – Cameron/Tara Hills Preschool 

      Belinda “Bindy” Graul &                 El Cerrito Recreation Department
      Ariane Victoria Pelley


      Brian Rutford Memorial Service Award  

      Dulce Lopez                                  First Student Transportation 

       
       
       

    Contact Us

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

      CAC Chair Person:  Margot Aishiteru
      CAC Vice-Chair Person:  Shakira Reynolds
      CAC Secretary: Jen Cesario

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