Community Advisory Committee
Your CAC Executive Board 2010 - 2011
The Community Advisory Committee, (CAC), is a parent-run group established by the state to give parents a voice in Special Education implementation. This vibrant group of parents and professionals gathers monthly to share and learn about how special education is making a difference in the educational lives of its students!
Whether you are a parent of a special needs child, teach someone with special needs, or if you are a community member who desires to make a difference, join us!
The general meetings are attended by representatives from local regional centers, school district departments and city departments.
Come share your views on Special Education, receive training in topics related to Special Education and network with other families and District personnel.
Recent ActivityYour CAC Executive Board 2010 - 2011
The Community Advisory Committee, (CAC), is a parent-run group established by the state to give parents a voice in Special Education implementation. This vibrant group of parents and professionals gathers monthly to share and learn about how special education is making a difference in the educational lives of its students!
Whether you are a parent of a special needs child, teach someone with special needs, or if you are a community member who desires to make a difference, join us!
The general meetings are attended by representatives from local regional centers, school district departments and city departments.
Come share your views on Special Education, receive training in topics related to Special Education and network with other families and District personnel.
BE the difference you want to see lived out in our schools!
CAC general membership activities:
General Meeting: Monday May 21st.
Voting for:
Executive board elections.
Revised bylaws.
Flyer available here.
Questions? Contact Joy Costello, CAC Vice-Chair, joycac1@gmail.com
Community News:
05/12/12: There have been many updated posts on the Altadena Area Autism Families Forum including lots of local news items, general articles and useful information.
04/21/12: The PUSD Welcome Center is advertising several upcoming events. Flyers in English and Spanish are available below:
- Transition to Middle School, May 1, 6.30 PM, Marshall Secondary School library (Spanish).
- Transition to Kindergarten, several dates and locations (Spanish).
- Parent Nutrition Summit 2012, April 28, Burbank Elementary School, N. Allen Ave., Altadena (Spanish)
10/15/11 - UPDATED: PUSD Family Support Network for families with children 0 to 5 years has published it's 2011/2012 program. Meetings begin at 6pm. Next meeting is Thursday 17th May at the Burbank Elementary site. The organisers particularly want to involve the families with young special ed. children. Child care is available.
04/21/12: The PUSD Welcome Center is advertising several upcoming events. Flyers in English and Spanish are available below:
- Transition to Middle School, May 1, 6.30 PM, Marshall Secondary School library (Spanish).
- Transition to Kindergarten, several dates and locations (Spanish).
- Parent Nutrition Summit 2012, April 28, Burbank Elementary School, N. Allen Ave., Altadena (Spanish)
10/15/11 - UPDATED: PUSD Family Support Network for families with children 0 to 5 years has published it's 2011/2012 program. Meetings begin at 6pm. Next meeting is Thursday 17th May at the Burbank Elementary site. The organisers particularly want to involve the families with young special ed. children. Child care is available.
Regular Meetings:
We Meet: Every third Monday of the month from 6:15 P.M. – 8:30 P.M.
**Exceptions: Meetings on January 23 & February 27**
Where: Edison Professional Development Complex
119 W. Palm Street Altadena, CA 91001
(map available here)
** Free childcare and translation services provided **
We Meet: Every third Monday of the month from 6:15 P.M. – 8:30 P.M.
**Exceptions: Meetings on January 23 & February 27**
Where: Edison Professional Development Complex
119 W. Palm Street Altadena, CA 91001
(map available here)
** Free childcare and translation services provided **
Our Mission:
Our Vision:
The Community Advisory Committee is a collaborative partnership between parents of children with disabilities and PUSD staff to promote positive educational experiences. We support the acceptance of all students with diverse needs through advocacy, education, and community involvement.
Our Vision:
- We envision that the CAC will have an influence on the decisions that PUSD makes regarding Special Education students.
- We envision by 2015, there will be 300 active members participating in CAC monthly meetings.
- We envision that the CAC will be actively involved in every PUSD school.
- We envision being self-supportive through grants and fundraising.
- We envision having an interactive CAC website for consistent delivery of information.
- We envision by 2015, being the central resource network for parents, PUSD staff, and community.
- We envision a seamless community meeting the diverse needs of all students in PUSD.
- We envision by 2015 that all Special Education students will be serviced properly by PUSD in their home schools.
- Advise and assist in the development, revision and review of the Local Plan for Special Education.
- Recommend annual priorities to be addressed by the Local plan.
- Encourage parent and community involvement in the development, revision and review of the Local Plan and in the implementation of related duties.
- Have a basic understanding of and familiarity with the laws and regulations, which impact programs for students with special education needs.
- Advocate for or lobby against legislation and issues related to special education.
- Promote parent and community education programs and services including a parent handbook and newsletter.
- Support school and community activities on behalf of students with exceptional needs.
- Prepare a periodic reports of CAC activities for the School Board and Superintendent.
- Support activities on behalf of individuals with exceptional needs.
Upcoming Meetings and other information: 2011-2012 Meeting program.Sept. 19th - 'PUSD Special Ed./CAC - Nuts and Bolts' (Special Ed. 101)
Speaker: Dr. Blanco Oct. 17th - 'Does the IEP process drive you nuts?' (Parent's rights and responsibilities) Speaker: Rita Meza, TASK (Team of Advocates for Special Kids) Nov. 21st - 'How to Help Your Child Deal with Anxiety' Speakers: Drs. Palafox & Danis Dec. 12th - 'Special Education in PUSD - Update' Speaker: Dr. Elizabeth Blanco Jan. 23rd - 'Open forum: The Search for the Next Executive Director of Special Education.' Panel: Yolanda Mendoza, Chief of Human Resources, Dr. Kathy Onoye, Executive Director of Elementary Education,
Steve Miller, Director of Human Resources.
Feb. 27th - 'Updates: Search for dir. of Spec. Ed. & Spec. Ed. Task Force' Speakers: Leonard McLaren, Mike Costello & Warren Skidmore Mar. 19th - 'How can we stop bullying?' - Community input requested. Panel: - Ms. Sharon Lefler, Principal, Daniel Webster School, Ms. Marisa Sarian, Principal, McKinley School, Dr. Jennifer Smith, Vice Principal, Marshall Fundamental High School, Ms. Sonia Rodarte, Director of Child Welfare, Safety and Attendance, Pasadena Unified School District Apr. 16th - 'The Budget and IDEA' Speakers: Drs. Blanco & Pappalardo May 21st - 'Recognition Event' Location: TBA June 18th - 'Elections & CAC Evaluation, Visioning & Topics for 2012-2013' 2011-2012 meeting programGroup Files
|
|||||||||||||||||||||
 | Blanca Siebels: Pasadena Health Expo 2010 | Posted: Saturday, March 6, 2010 |  Discuss |
| Discuss (0 comments) | |||
 | Doug Scott: CAC Awards May 2009 | Posted: Thursday, January 21, 2010 | Discuss |
| Discuss (1 comment) | |||
Executive Board
Group Web Pages
Group Tasks
| No "Group Tasks" exist(s) |
Translate