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.  
       
      December 14, 2023,  5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

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      Meeting ID: 753 304 0128 

       

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      CAC Meeting Dates for the 2023-2024 School Year

      September 11, 2023
      October 12, 2023
      November 9, 2023
      December 14, 2023
      January 11, 2024
      February 8, 2024
      March 8, 2024 (You Make a Difference Awards Ceremony) 
      April 11, 2024
      May 9, 2024    
       
      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  
      2023 You Make A Difference Award Honorees 

      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 Persons:  
      Amparo Salgado
      Zelon Harrison

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