Community Advisory Committee [CAC]
What is the CAC?
The Community Advisory Committee (CAC) is comprised of residents from each district within the SELPA whose role through that body is to give input in the planning and operation of special education.
This steering committee operates under the By-Laws set by the committee and elects officers to run the committee. The function of the Community Advisory Committee is to advise and to act within the limits of the Local Plan for Special Education and to recommend annual priorities for possible inclusion in the Plan.
The CAC assists in parent education, recruits parents, and encourages public involvement in the development and review of the Local Plan. CAC members also host the yearly Excellence in Education Awards.
If you would like to be placed on our CAC list serve, please send your e-mail address to mhill-gerow@cv.k12.ca.us and we will send you reminders of any upcoming meetings and minutes of previous meetings.
For information at-a-glance, download your copy of the 2011-12 CAC Brochure. You can also download a copy of the 2011-12 Spanish CAC Brochure.
**Please note: each meeting and workshop will be held at a different district location**
October 6, 2011 - Hayward USD
November 17, 2011 - Castro Valley USD
February 2, 2012 - San Leandro USD
March 22, 2012 - Castro Valley USD
May 10, 2012 - Castro Valley USD
Locations will be updated in advance of the meetings. Please call 510-537-3000 ext 1220 to RSVP, or for more information regarding translation and child care services (please provide 48hrs notice).
**Please note: each meeting and workshop will be held at a different district location**
How to Talk So Schools Will Listen, and Listen So Schools Will Talk
September 22, 2011 - 6:00 PM - Hayward USD Office - 24411 Amador Street, Hayward 94540
Resource Faire: Representatives from local Service Agencies - more details to follow!
November 10, 2011 - 6:00 PM - Castro Valley USD Office - 4400 Alma Avenue, Castro Valley
Recreation Programs for Children with Special Needs
January 26, 2012 - 6:00 PM - San Leandro USD Office - 14735 Juniper Stree, San Leandro 94579
Asperger's Syndrome: An Overview* **
March 15, 2012 - 6:00 PM - Castro Valley USD Office - 4400 Alma Avenue, Castro Valley 94546
*The PowerPoint presentation from Social Thinking© can be downloaded here.
**The iLaugh Framework from Social Thinking© can be downloaded here.
Please call 510-537-3000 ext 1220 to RSVP, or for more information regarding translation and child care services (please provide 48hrs notice).
*Workshop topics subject to change*
Excellence in Education Awards
April 26, 2012
Castro Valley District Office - Board Room
Join us for our annual awards ceremony, celebrating the best of MAC SELPA!
Please download the 2011-2012 Nomination Form and return to your Student's school site or directly to the SELPA.
A Spanish version is also available.
Parent Representatives
Please contact the parent representative for your district with questions about the CAC, suggestions for workshops and/or presenters and information on how to get involved:
Castro Valley ~ Pamela Brain - 510-538-4377 or jpjabrain@earthlink.net
Hayward ~ Seana Condit-Gordon - 510-303-7743 or seana510@yahoo.com
San Leandro ~ Michelle Hall - 925-389-2361 or hhwmiche@msn.com
San Lorenzo - Celeste Johnson - 510-862-1587 or onebilliondollargirl@yahoo.com
