CAC for Special Education

CAC MONTHLY UPDATE

Hello CAC Community,

Hello CAC Community, 

Congratulations on making it through the first 30 days of school! The start of school is full of transitions which can be hard for our kids. On top of that, there is a lot going on in SFUSD. We hope you get some time to rest and decompress with your family and friends this weekend.

Your CAC board and friends are working hard, launching committees and attending district meetings to share input and advise district staff about the needs and concerns of students with IEPs. The August meeting was full of useful resources for families of students who receive special education services. All the resources from the meeting are posted on cacspedsf.com.

The September CAC meeting will be a comprehensive overview of Mental Health Services in our schools and in our city. We will have respresentatives from SFUSD and Department of Public Health and National Alliance for Mental Illness joining us to talk about their programs. Be sure to join the start of the meeting as we have set aside time to listen and record your public comments. At this pivotal time in our district the CAC wants to be sure to raise up questions and concerns from our community to district leaders.You can register and get all the details on our CAC meeting page. 

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UPCOMING CAC Meeting - Thursday, September 26th

CAC September Meeting- Mental Health Supports for Students with IEPs

Presented by the CAC

Date & Time: Thursday, September 26, 2024 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Location (Hybrid): Support for Families, 832 Folsom St Suite #1001, San Francisco, CA 94107

• Virtual option available- Register here for Zoom or in-person participation

Please join us for our main presentation this month on Mental Health Supports for students with IEPS, both within and outside of SFUSD!

Register Here

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Missed a meeting? Check out the CAC Meeting Archives to find minutes, presentation slides + more!

August 22, 2024 - Back to School - SFUSD Special Education Resources

September 26, 2024 - Mental Health

October 24, 2024 - Board of Education Town Hall

November 21, 2024 - Joint Meeting with AAPAC

December 2-6, 2024 - Inclusive Schools Week 

January 25, 2025 - College & Career Transitions

February 27, 2025 - Community Conversation on SFUSD Budget + LCAP

March 27, 2025 - Advocates Worthy of Excellence (AWE) Awards

April 24, 2025 - Math

May 22, 2025 - SFUSD SELPA Local Plan (Special Education Budget & Service Plan)

June 2025 - (TBD) Community Picnic

PURPOSE OF THE CAC

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