Special Education Community Advisory Committee (CAC)
About CAC
WHAT IS THE COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE?
Parents are members of the Community Advisory Committee (CAC) and of these members, the majority are parents of students with disabilities. Members of local PTAs, special education teachers, regular classroom teachers and other school personnel, students with disabilities, representatives of related public and private agencies, and other persons concerned with the needs of individuals with exceptional needs may also be represented.
The Community Advisory Committee (CAC) is advisory in nature. The primary responsibilities and activities of the CAC include, but need not be limited to:
- Advising the administrative entity of the district/special education local plan area regarding the development and review of the Local Plan.
- Making recommendations and suggestions for annual priorities to be addressed.
- Assisting in parent education and in recruiting parents, volunteers, and agencies who may contribute to the implementation of the plan.
- Encouraging community awareness and involvement in the development and review of the plan.
- Supporting activities on behalf of individuals with exceptional needs.
- Facilitating communication between schools, parents, and community.
- Assisting in parent awareness of the importance of regular school attendance.
Participation in regular meetings helps to keep members well informed and facilitates closer communications and better understanding of the mutual goals of school administrators, faculty, parents, and community.
Your school district Director/Administrator of SELPA will be able to give you information on Community Advisory Committee meetings. All meetings are open to anyone interested.
CAC Meetings
Welcome to the Special Education Community Advisory Committee (CAC). Any parents interested in being a member of the CAC or applying for a board position on the CAC please contact the Special Education Department at 714-628-5547 or Kassy Makena at kmakena@orangeusd.org. We look forward to an exciting school year.
Directions to Meetings
Contact the Special Education Department for further information (714-628-5550).
| Date | Time | Location | Agenda |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/14/2023 | 8:30AM | Board Room 2 | English | Espanol |
| 02/15/2024 | 8:30AM | Bldg. C, Inclusive Learning | English | Espanol |
CAC Parent Training
Welcome to the Special Education Community Advisory Committee (CAC). Any parents interested in being a member of the CAC or applying for a board position on the CAC please contact the Special Education Department at 714-628-5547 or Kassy Makena at kmakena@orangeusd.org. We look forward to an exciting school year.
Directions to Meetings
Contact the Special Education Department for further information (714-628-5550).
| Date | Time | Location | Handouts/Flyers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12/2023 | 8:30AM | Bldg. C, Inclusive Learning | English | Espanol | |
| 5/05/2024 | 8:30AM | Board Rooms 1,2,3 |
Resources
Directions to Meetings
The OUSD District Office is located at the corner of Handy Street and Katella Avenue just off the 55 Freeway. Meetings are held in Building J.
Map of District Office for Parent Trainings:
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