About / Sobre CAC
The Community Advisory Committee is composed of parents of students within the county with special education Individual Education Plans (IEPs). CAC members are appointed by their school district boards and act as an advisory group to the SELPA.
The CAC provides school districts and the SELPA with community input regarding the development and implementation of the Local Plan for Special Education. It also serves as a forum for addressing the needs of ALL students with disabilities. The CAC encourages meaningful communication among school administrators, the Board of Education, parents, and communities.
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El Comité Asesor Comunitario está compuesto por padres de estudiantes dentro del condado con Planes de Educación Individual (IEP) de educación especial. Los miembros del CAC son nombrados por las juntas de sus distritos escolares y actúan como grupo asesor del SELPA.
El CAC proporciona a los distritos escolares y al SELPA aportes de la comunidad con respecto al desarrollo y la implementación del Plan Local de Educación Especial. También sirve como un foro para abordar las necesidades de TODOS los estudiantes con discapacidades. El CAC fomenta una comunicación significativa entre los administradores escolares, la Junta de Educación, los padres y las comunidades.
2022 California Community Advisory Committee Guide 5th Edition-simple format.pdf
State SELPA Video Productions
SELPA Parents
SELPA Students
SELPA Overview
MISSION STATEMENT
The goal of the CAC is to support and promote the best possible education for individuals with special needs.
The role of the CAC:
Contribute to the development of the Local Plan for Special Education
Provide Opportunities for parent training and access to community resources
Promote positive working relationships between parents and schools
CAC Participants are:
Volunteers who are parents and/or other interested community members
District representatives who are appointed by the School Board of their school districts to serve in a leadership and advocacy role for other parents in the District
Invited to attend quarterly business business meetings where action items are planned and discussed for the CAC
Invited to attend ongoing parent trainings, activities and more
The Mendocino County CAC is a state-mandated advisory group.