CAC for Special Education

Community Advisory Committee for Special Education Link to this section

CAC MONTHLY UPDATE Link to this section

Hello CAC Community -

Much has happened since our last update and CAC members have been busy advocating, learning and working hard to support students with disabilities. Read below to learn about how the federal changes will potentially be impacting our schools and our community and how you can take action.

On Monday, November 10th, Dr. Su and other district leaders will be meeting with the CAC for a Budget Town Hall focused on Special Education. We hope you can join us for this special event taking place from 6-7pm on Zoom. (Register Today!)

At our October CAC meeting we welcomed our new Head of Special Education, Jenny Jimenez Payne. She comes to us with a wealth of experience and passion for Special Education. She has only been on the job a few weeks but we already have hiring fairs scheduled to address our staffing vacancies and she's deep in discussion with district and special education leaders to improve processes and practices on behalf of our students.

Thank you to those who joined our October CAC meeting on Special Education Rights. If you missed the meeting and are interested in watching the recording or viewing the slides, please visit our meeting archives.

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UPCOMING CAC Meeting - Thursday, December 11, 2025 Link to this section

Celebrating Inclusive Schools Week- Student Inclusion Summit

Presented by SFUSD and Parents for Public Schools

Date & Time: Thursday, December 11, 2025 from 6:00-7:30pm

Location: Virtual on Zoom, Register here

Student Inclusion Summit

Join us for the upcoming SFUSD Student Inclusion Summit on December 11th, 2025 at 6:00-7:30pm as part of SFUSD's Inclusive Schools Week celebrations!

This special event invites high school students, both with and without disabilities, to come together to celebrate inclusion and explore important topics like building allyship and creating inclusive classrooms. Don't miss this opportunity to connect and learn- register today!

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CAC 2025-2026 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 28, 2025 - Back to School - SFUSD Special Education Resources

September 25, 2025 - Special Day Classes in SFUSD

October 23, 2025 - Know Your Rights

November 20, 2025 - Community Cafe on Significant Disproportionality with AAPAC

December 8-12, 2025 - Inclusive Schools Week

January 22, 2026 - All About Behavior

February 26, 2026 - Community Conversation on SFUSD Budget + LCAP

March 26, 2026 - Golden Gate Regional Center

April 23, 2026 - Advocates Worthy of Excellence Awards

May 28, 2026 - SFUSD SELPA Local Plan (Special Education Budget & Service Plan)

June 7, 2026 - CAC 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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