Share Your Input with the CAC

The Mission Valley SELPA Community Advisory Committee (CAC) values the voices and perspectives of families and community members.

Help us plan future events, workshops, and resources by completing the CAC Needs Assessment Your feedback helps the CAC identify topics, supports, and activities that are most meaningful to our special education community.

We invite you to share your ideas and let us know what you would like to see the CAC sponsor in the upcoming school year.

Community Advisory Committee (CAC)

The Community Advisory Committee (CAC) is an essential component of effective special education programs in California. Each Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) is required to establish a CAC to provide a connection between families, the community, and the SELPA.

A SELPA is a consortium formed to ensure that a full continuum of special education services is available to eligible students within its geographic boundaries. A SELPA may include an individual school district, multiple school districts, and/or a county office of education.

The Mission Valley SELPA CAC serves in an advisory role to the SELPA Governing Board, SELPA Administrator, and Special Education administration regarding the development and implementation of the Local Plan, annual priorities, parent education, and other special education-related activities.

CAC Membership

Parents make up the majority of CAC membership, and a majority of parent members are parents of children with disabilities. Other CAC members may include:

• Special education teachers

• General education teachers

• School personnel

• Parents and community members

• Students and adults with disabilities

• Representatives from public and private agencies

• School administrators

CAC members may be selected through district nomination, peer selection, application, or voting processes and are approved by their local Board of Education. The committee should represent the diverse perspectives and needs of the entire special education community.

An effective CAC promotes awareness and understanding of special education laws, programs, services, and resources and shares information with families, schools, and the broader community.

CAC Responsibilities

The Community Advisory Committee advises the SELPA and participating districts regarding the development, review, and revision of the Local Plan, which outlines policies, procedures, and programs consistent with state and federal special education requirements.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Encouraging parent and community involvement in the development, review, and implementation of the Local Plan.

• Supporting activities that benefit individuals with exceptional needs.

• Promoting family awareness of the importance of regular school attendance.

• Providing families with opportunities to share resources, information, and support.

Mission Valley SELPA CAC Executive Board Members

CAC Chairperson
Loc H. Nguyen

CAC Vice Chairperson
Loc H. Nguyen

CAC Secretary
Vacant

CAC Members at Large
Brittany Rosales
Vikki Pummer
Sally Chae

CAC Teacher Representative
Laura Romo

Join the Community Advisory Committee

Families and community members interested in serving on the Community Advisory Committee are encouraged to apply.

Application Forms:

• Application for CAC - English                                

• Application for CAC - Spanish

• Application for CAC - Chinese                              

• Application for CAC - Tagalog

Contact the CAC

For questions or additional information, please contact:

Mission Valley SELPA Secretary
celhajj@fusdk12.net

Mission Valley SELPA Community Advisory Committee Bylaws 

MVSELPA Procedure 

CAC presentations 2025-2026