Community Advisory Committee
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 ActivityThe 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!
04/15/13: [Posted by Warren Skidmore] Elections for CAC board members are approaching, several positions are vacant. If you are interested in participating on the board in any capacity please contact Joy Costello (joycac1@gmail.com).
03/14/13: [Posted by Warren Skidmore] The next few CAC meetings will be in a new location, the Elbie J. Hickambottom Board Room, PUSD Education Center Room #236, 351 South Hudson Avenue, Pasadena.
01/31/13: [Posted by Warren Skidmore] All documents referenced during the 01/28/13 CAC General Meeting on Transitions are available here.
If you are not receiving phone messages regarding the CAC meetings, please check that your school site has your correct phone number. Before every meeting a phone message is sent to every Special Ed. family in the district, to the phone number held by their school site.
If you are not receiving email messages from the CAC, send an email to joycac1@gmail.com to be put on the distribution list or to update with your latest email address.
If you are not receiving email messages from the CAC, send an email to joycac1@gmail.com to be put on the distribution list or to update with your latest email address.
Upcoming CAC Events:
Next General Meeting: August
Venue to be decided.
Unadopted minutes from March and May 20th 2013 meetings will be here soon.
See 'Group Files' below for minutes and presentation materials from previous meetings.
Questions? Contact Joy Costello, CAC Chair,
joycac1@gmail.com, 626.797.9697
Important This Year
TBD - Send your priorities to Joy Costello
joycac1@gmail.com, 626.797.9697
Important This Year
TBD - Send your priorities to Joy Costello
Community News:
(Send items to post to Warren Skidmore, PasadenaCACliaison1@gmail.com)
(Send items to post to Warren Skidmore, PasadenaCACliaison1@gmail.com)
04/15/13: [Posted by Warren Skidmore] Elections for CAC board members are approaching, several positions are vacant. If you are interested in participating on the board in any capacity please contact Joy Costello (joycac1@gmail.com).
03/14/13: [Posted by Warren Skidmore] The next few CAC meetings will be in a new location, the Elbie J. Hickambottom Board Room, PUSD Education Center Room #236, 351 South Hudson Avenue, Pasadena.
01/31/13: [Posted by Warren Skidmore] All documents referenced during the 01/28/13 CAC General Meeting on Transitions are available here.
Regular Meetings:
We Meet: Every third Monday of the month from 6:15 P.M. – 8:30 P.M.
**There are some exceptions so please check the schedule below**
6.15pm - Review of previous minutes
6.30pm - Main presentation
Where: Locations of meetings does change. Check the meeting announcement above for the latest details. In an effort to reach out and connect with school communities across the school district the CAC will hold meetings at various school sites.
** Free childcare and translation services provided **
We Meet: Every third Monday of the month from 6:15 P.M. – 8:30 P.M.
**There are some exceptions so please check the schedule below**
6.15pm - Review of previous minutes
6.30pm - Main presentation
Where: Locations of meetings does change. Check the meeting announcement above for the latest details. In an effort to reach out and connect with school communities across the school district the CAC will hold meetings at various school sites.
** 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: 2012 - 2013 Meeting Program.August 27th - Anti-Bullying Workshop Community meeting
Speaker: Dan Alba (Facing History and Ourselves)
September 17th - State of PUSD Special Education & Special Education Task Force update Speaker: Dr. Michael Jason (Exec. Dir. PUSD Spec. Ed. Dept.)
October 15th - IEP Rights and Procedures November 19th - Let's Discuss Our Local Plan - SELPA December 10th - Mental Health January 28th - Transitions February 25th - Q&A forum with PUSD BOE candidates March 18th April 15th May 20th 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 - 'Transitions: What to Expect, How to Prepare" Panel includes - Jim Albanese, Principal Focus Point; Marcie Kohl-Peoples, PUSD Special Education; Jeff Cerveny, Teacher Blair High School; John Huntley, Teacher John Muir High School May 21st - 'Your Voice, Your Vote' - Topics to include: CAC Executive Committee election, CAC Bylaw revisions, Special Education Update by Dr. Jason, Special Education Task Force Update Group Files
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