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The Community Advisory Committee (CAC)
The Community Advisory Committee (CAC) is a group of parents, agencies, and school representatives who advise the Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) on matters related to special education. The purpose of the CAC is to inform and educate members of the community so that a broad base of community support and participation is developed. This enables the committee to advise the SELPA in all matters concerning the identification and educational management of individuals with exceptional needs.
Authority and responsibilities of the Community Advisory Committee include, but are not limited to:
- Advising the administration of SAUSD and the Special Education Department in the development of the local comprehensive plan.
- Making recommendations on annual priorities addressed by the plan.
- Assisting in parent education and recruitment of other volunteers.
- Encouraging public involvement in the development and review of the Local Plan.
- Supporting activities on behalf of individuals with exceptional needs.
- Assisting in parent awareness of the importance of school attendance.
From Educational Code-Section 56194(a-f), Article 7
2023-24 SPECIAL EDUCATION CAC PARENT MEETINGS
In person only / En persona solamente
Fecha
Lugar
Hora
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Topic: CAC and Staff Introduction
SAUSD Board Room
5:30-7:00 P.M.
Thursday, October 19, 2023
Topic: Do you understand the IEP Process?
SAUSD Board Room
5:30-7:00 P.M.
Thursday, November 16, 2023
Topic: LCAP Listening Session
SAUSD Board Room
5:30-7:00 P.M.
Thursday, December 21, 2023
Topic: What is Social Emotional?
SAUSD Board Room
5:30-7:00 P.M.
Thursday, January 18, 2024
Topic: Developing Language - Sensory and Behavior
SAUSD Board Room
5:30-7:00 P.M.
Thursday, February 15, 2024
Topic: Do you know how to manage stress?
SAUSD Board Room
5:30-7:00 P.M.
Thursday, March 21, 2024
Topic: How Transition and School Enrollment works
SAUSD Board Room
5:30-7:00 P.M.
Thursday, April 18, 2024
Topic: How to get ready for College and Career Readiness
SAUSD Board Room
5:30-7:00 P.M.
Thursday, May 16, 2024
Topic: Resource Fair (TBD Godinez or Century)
SAUSD Board Room
5:30-7:00 P.M.
Fecha
Lugar
Hora
Jueves 21 de septiembre de 2023
Tema: Presentación del CAC y personal
Sala de la Mesa directiva de SAUSD
5:30-7:00 P.M.
Jueves 19 de octubre de 2023
Tema: ¿Entiende el proceso del IEP?
Sala de la Mesa directiva de SAUSD
5:30-7:00 P.M.
Jueves 16 de noviembre de 2023
Tema: Sesión de LCAP
Sala de la Mesa directiva de SAUSD
5:30-7:00 P.M.
Jueves 21 de diciembre de 2023
Tema: ¿Que es emociones sociales?
Sala de la Mesa directiva de SAUSD
5:30-7:00 P.M.
Jueves 18 de enero de 2024
Tema: Desarrollando el lenguaje-Comportamiento y sensorial
Sala de la Mesa directiva de SAUSD
5:30-7:00 P.M.
Jueves 22 de febrero de 2024
Tema: ¿Sabe cómo manejar el estrés?
Sala de la Mesa directiva de SAUSD
5:30-7:00 P.M.
Jueves 21 de marzo de 2024
Tema: Cómo funciona la transición e inscripción escolar
Sala de la Mesa directiva de SAUSD
5:30-7:00 P.M.
Jueves 18 de abril de 2024
Tema: Cómo prepararse para la universidad y para las profesiones
Sala de la Mesa directiva de SAUSD Via Zoom
5:30-7:00 P.M.
Jueves 16 de mayo de 2024
Tema: Feria de Recursos (A determinar- Godinez/Century)
Sala de la Mesa directiva de SAUSD Via Zoom
5:30-7:00 P.M.
District Board Room & Training Room: 1601 E. Chestnut Ave., Santa Ana, CA 92701
Costs for SELPA operations and the Administrative Unit are provided by funding from the state, which may be augmented by local, federal, and state funds. Each region determines the funds available for regionalized services and the responsibilities of the SELPA office. The SELPA policy-making body is designated in the Local Plan to make policy decisions, approve the SELPA budget and Allocation Plan, and direct SELPA operations. Responsibilities of the SELPA include such things as:
- Ensuring program availability for all students with disabilities
- Governance Committees, including the Community Advisory Committee (CAC)
- Assistance with understanding compliance requirements
- Transition Planning
- Program Coordination
- Fiscal Management
- Staff Development
- Curriculum Development and Support
- California Longitudinal Pupil Achievement Data System (CALPADS) Reporting to State
- Regionalized Services and Program Specialists
- Interagency Coordination
- Program Evaluation
- Budget Planning and Review
- Community Awareness
Additional Resources
SAUSD SELPA Local Plan