CAC for Special Education

Community Advisory Committee for Special Education Link to this section

CAC MONTHLY UPDATE Link to this section

Hello CAC Community -

Thank you to all of our volunteers and community members who have been working so hard the last month. CAC members have been attending community events, meeting with district leaders and working hard to raise awareness about special education and how best to support students and families in SFUSD. CAC Board members took on leadership roles in the Fall Summit on November 16th.The board also met with Maria Su on November 18th to share concerns about special education staffing, budgeting and compensatory education as well as the CAC's priorities and recommendations to improve special education services for all students. It was a productive conversation and the CAC looks forward to more collaboration in the future.

This past Thursday, the CAC held their joint meeting with AAPAC. This month's meeting included a presentation from the CAC on Special Education Rights and an inspiring presentation on the importance of advocacy through the lens of intersectionality from Dr. Ammar Saheli. If you missed the meeting you can access the resources on our website - cacspedsf.com.

We hope you enjoy your fall break, take some time to rest and gather with friends and family and we look forward to celebrating Inclusive Schools Week with you when we return!

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UPCOMING CAC Meeting - Thursday, October 24th Link to this section

CAC October Meeting- SFUSD Board of Education Town Hall

Presented by the CAC

Date & Time: Thursday, October 24, 2024 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Location (Hybrid): Support for Families, 832 Folsom St Suite #1001, San Francisco, CA 94107

Virtual option available- Register here for Zoom or in-person participation

Please join the CAC for a community discussion with the candidates for the San Francisco Board of Education.The meeting will be hybrid with all candidates participating virtually. Each candidate will introduce themselves and then answer questions from the community.

If you are interested in submitting a question for the Board of Education candidates, please fill out this form.

Register Here

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

August 22, 2024 - Back to School - SFUSD Special Education Resources

September 26, 2024 - Mental Health

October 24, 2024 - Board of Education Town Hall

November 21, 2024 - Joint Meeting with AAPAC

December 2-6, 2024 - Inclusive Schools Week

January 25, 2025 - College & Career Transitions

February 27, 2025 - Community Conversation on SFUSD Budget + LCAP

March 27, 2025 - Advocates Worthy of Excellence (AWE) Awards

April 24, 2025 - Math

May 22, 2025 - SFUSD SELPA Local Plan (Special Education Budget & Service Plan)

June 2025 - (TBD) Community Picnic

PURPOSE OF THE CAC Link to this section

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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