CAC for Special Education

Community Advisory Committee for Special Education

CAC MONTHLY UPDATE

Hello CAC Community,

Thank you to everyone who nominated an individual for the annual CAC AWE Awards. We received many nominations for some truly incredible individuals who have been working hard to serve our students with disabilities and make sure all students can live up to their full potential. This year it was particularly hard to choose the winners as there were so many deserving candidates. It is our honor to share this year's AWE Award winners and Nominee's:

2024 AWE AWARD WINNERS

Chelsea Yuen and Zoe Tam, Students and Co-Presidents Best Buddies, Lowell HS
Rebecca Johnson, Social Studies Teacher, Lowell High School
Vida LaMastra, Special Ed Dept Head, Lowell High School

Corazon Vital Pagsanjan, Paraprofessional, AP Giannini Middle School

Jean Robertson, Assistant Superintendent of Special Education/SELPA Director

Rosina Tong, Principal, Sunset Elementary School

Russell Aguilar, STEAM Teacher, Aptos Middle School

Sarah Liljedahl, Adaptive PE Teacher, George Washington High School

Shannon Parenti, Speech Pathologist, Lafayette Elementary


AWE AWARD CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION

Chris Clauss, Special Education Teacher, George Washington High School

Christy Gagan, SDC Teacher, Miraloma Elementary School

Jennifer Gartland, SFUSD Early Childhood Special Education Department

Katy Memon, Special Ed Teacher, Sutro Elementary School

Krissy Mayer, The Academy SF @ McAteer

Lisa Klewicki, Case Manager/Sped Teacher, Visitacion Valley Elementary School 

Micah Arygen, School Psychologist, George Washington High School

Michelle Titmus, Special Education Teacher, George Washington High School

Miki Fujiwara, Para Educator, George Washington High School

Nicole Errante, AAC Specialist, George Washington High School/ATTIC

Rheanne Celedio, Teacher, Lowell High School

Rey Struck, Resource Specialist Program Teacher, Eldorado Elementary School

Rosemarie Kizeik, Teacher, Grattan Elementary

Tomokazu Morikawa, Special Education Teacher, George Washington High School

Yanira Curry, Family Liaison, Guadalupe Elementary School SFUSD

 

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UPCOMING CAC Event - Thursday, March 28th

Advocates Worth of Excellence "AWE" Award Ceremony

Presented by the CAC

MEETING TOPIC: Advocates Worthy of Excellence "AWE"Award Ceremony

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Please join us as we celebrate the amazing people in SFUSD who go above and beyond to support students who receive special education services. We can’t wait to share this special evening with you.

ASL and interpretation services are available with advance notice. To reserve, please send an email to cacspedsf@gmail.com or call 415-447-7802.

 

CAC 2023-2024 Meeting Calendar |  Español | 中文 | Tiếng Việt | عربي | Tagalog 

Missed a meeting? Check out the CAC Meeting Archives to find minutes, presentation slides + more!

August 24, 2023 - Back to School - SFUSD Special Education Resources

September 28, 2023 - Teachtown & Alternate Pathway to Diploma

October 26, 2023 - School Related Anxiety

November 16, 2023 - Joint Meeting with AAPAC and DELAC

December 4-8, 2023 - Inclusive Schools Week 

January 25, 2024 - Multilingual Learners with IEPs

February 22, 2024 - Community Conversation on SFUSD Budget + LCAP

March 28, 2024 - Advocates Worthy of Excellence (AWE) Awards

April 25, 2024 - Autism

May 23, 2024 - SFUSD SELPA Local Plan (Special Education Budget & Service Plan)

June 2024 - Community Picnic

 

PURPOSE OF THE CAC

The purpose of the Community Advisory Committee (CAC) for Special Education is to champion effective special education programs and services and advise the Board of Education on priorities in the Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA).

The State Education Code mandates that each SELPA have a CAC and that a majority of CAC members are parents of students with disabilities. 

Joining the CAC gives community members an opportunity to have their opinions heard and make a difference in the way special education is conducted in our area. Find out more on the CAC membership page.

For more information about the Community Advisory Committee for Special Education read the article: Making Special Education Work for All Students by Disability Rights of CA or visit CACSpEdSF.com

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This page was last updated on March 8, 2024