CAC for Special Education

Community Advisory Committee for Special Education

CAC MONTHLY UPDATE

Hello CAC Community,

We are still basking in the glow from the AWE Awards, such a magical evening. Many thanks to our inspirational award winners who are dedicated in their work to serve all students. Your efforts are truly appreciated.

Congratulations to this year's winners:

Lowell Best Buddies Club - This group of students and teachers put on a prom for the students in the Special Day Class.
Corazon Vital Pagsanjan - A para educator from AP Giannin who has been at the school for 20 years and is a mentor and community leader.
Jean Robertson - Who has been serving our district for over 30 years and always reminds us to "widen the circle" and do what's right for children
Rosina Tong - Longstanding principal from Sunset who goes over and above to include families of children with disabilities
Russ Aguilar - a STEAM teacher from Aptos Middle School who worked with his students to make adaptive pedals for our district tricycles.
Sarah Liljedahl - an adaptive PE teacher with infections energy and amazing communication skills
Shannon Parenti - a Speech-Language Pathologist who helps our littlest deaf and hard of hearing students.

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UPCOMING CAC Event - Thursday, April 25th

CAC APRIL MEETING

Presented by the CAC

MAIN TOPIC: Autism

Date & Time: THURSDAY, April 25, 2024 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Location: Support for Families of Children with Disabilities, 832 Folsom St, Suite 1001 (10th Floor), San Francisco, CA, 94107

Please join the CAC for a presentation from the SF Autism Society. The Autism Society supports the Autism community through a variety of initiatives, including affiliate networks, public policy, training, and safety. Learn how you can take action to help empower the Autism community.

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

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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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