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.   
      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 to students receiving special education 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 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 2025 You Make a Difference Honorees
      Heather Best, Principal - Fairmont Elementary School

      Kathy Roehl, RSP Teacher - Harding Elementary School

      Vanette Williams-Hill, ESN Teacher - Transition Program

      Marieliza Castro, ESN Teacher - El Cerrito High School

      Sherry Lea, Paraprofessional - Hercules Middle School

      Thamicha Jones, Paraprofessional - Collins Elementary School

      Jose Escalera,  Paraprofessional - Tara Hills Elementary School

      Barbara Bradford, Paraprofessional - Transition Program

      Mary Campbell, School Psychologist - Cameron School

      Kaho Kingsland, School Psychologist - Harding Elementary School

      Ffrancine Dani Famorcan, Speech Therapist - Olinda Elementary School

      Keilani Deal, Licensed Vocational Nurse -Tara Hills Elementary School

      Brian Rutford Memorial Service Award:
      Yessely Gutierrez, First Student Driver - Transition Program 

      Jake Rockeman Student Award Honorees
      Emma Garcia, Collins Elementary School

      JeVeah Canul-Chi, Collins Elementary School

      Amara Harden, Collins Elementary School
      Skylynn Harden, Collins Elementary School

       
       
       

       

       

       
       

    Contact Us

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

      CAC Chairperson:
      Angela Silver-Lima

      CAC Vice Chairperson
      Rebecca Suval

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