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.  
       

      Next meeting; 
      Thursday, May 9, 2024   5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Via Zoom 





      Meeting ID:  935 4725 3250 

      Congratulations to the  

      2024 You Make A Difference Award Honorees                      

       

      Jake Rockeman Award
      Emiliano Partida Nieva, De Anza High School 
      Nicole Prendas, Fairmont Elementary

      You Make a Difference Award

      Sonja Neely-Johnson, Administrator  
      Poppy Sheldon, Administrator - Lupine Hills Elementary
      Rosalind Brown and Ken Talken, Administrative Team - Transition Program
      Fara Gee, Speech & Language Pathologist - Ellerhorst Elementary
      Kimberly Castro, Psychologist - Chavez Elementary
      Dominique Hargraves, Classroom Support Aide, Transition Program
      Sonja Dougherty, Carmen Craighead, Penny Syharath, Instructional Aides Tara Hills Pre-K
      Jaila Session, First Student Driver - Brian Rutford Memorial Service Award
      Jenniffer Barasi, ESN Teacher - Soskin Middle School
      Michael Yap, RSP Teacher - De Anza High School
      Astrid Simone Howard Taylor, Gen Ed Teacher - Sheldon Elementary
      Jeffrey Rindels, Gen Ed Art Teacher - De Anza High School
      Glen Rockeman, 2nd Grade teacher, Tara Hills Elementary - Posthumous Award



      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 
       
      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 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. 
         
       

       

       

       

       
       

    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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