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