Community Advisory Committee
In the Contra Costa SELPA we believe...
- In child focused decision-making
- In supporting the educational needs of all children
- In being supportive of parents
- That parents are essential in the decision-making process
Therefore, the Community Advisory Committee (CAC) is an integral component of the SELPA structure.
The Purpose of the Community Advisory Committee
The CAC serves as an advisory body to the Governance Council and the Contra Costa SELPA Director, regarding the development and review of the Local Plan as well as any policy additions or revisions. Additional duties include assisting in parent education and in recruiting parents and other volunteers to support activities on behalf of individuals with exceptional needs. District representative members also have the responsibility of forwarding pertinent information from the CAC to their local boards and to assist in parent awareness of the importance of school attendance.
Membership
All meetings are open to parents of children with and without disabilities, educators, agency representatives and other community members. Voting members are appointed and approved by the school board of each district. The majority of voting membership must be comprised of parents of children with disabilities enrolled in public and private schools within the Contra Costa SELPA. We welcome everyone concerned with the education of children with special needs to attend.
2021-2022 COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
The Contra Costa SELPA can provide reasonable accommodations for persons with special needs or translation planning to attend CAC meetings.
Please contact our office at least a week before the meeting at jlarriega@ccselpa.com.
El área del plan local de educación especial de Contra Costa puede proporcionar adaptaciones razonables para personas con necesidades especiales o planificación de traducción para asistir a las reuniones del CAC.
Comuníquese con nuestra oficina al menos una semana antes de la reunión al jlarriega@ccselpa.com.
These events are open to all parents and staff from Contra Costa SELPA member districts and others who wish to participate.
Please contact our office if you have any questions at 925.827.0949 x10.
| District | Name | Position |
| Acalanes Union High School District | Irina Dencic |
Administrative
Assistant
|
| Antioch Unified School District | Bruce Ellison |
Adult Transition
Teacher
|
| Brentwood Union School District | Erik Hulstrom |
Teacher
Adams Middle School
|
| Byron Union School District | Lizanne Goodwin |
Special Ed. Teacher
Excelsior Middle School
|
| Contra Costa County Office of Education | Ernesto Vargas |
Facility
Worker
|
| John Swett Unified School District | Jamauri Thomas |
Special Ed.
Paraeducator
|
| Knightsen School District | Christy Brown |
Special Ed. Teacher
Old River Elementary
|
| Lafayette School District | Alissa Levenberg |
Special Ed. Teacher
Burton Valley Elementary
|
| Liberty Union High School District | Casey Beltran |
Special Ed Teacher
Liberty High School
|
| Martinez Unified School District |
Nancy O'Brien
Sierra Badsky
|
Special Education Teachers
|
| Moraga School District | Catherine Cespedes |
Special Ed. Teacher
Joaquin Moraga Intermediate School
|
| Oakley Union School District | Ashley Hayes |
Special Ed.
Behaviorist
|
| Orinda School District | Marissa Hay |
Special Ed. Teacher
Glorietta Elementary
|
| Pittsburg Unified School District | Maureen Mattson |
APE
Teacher
|
| Walnut Creek School District | Amy Espinoza |
Special Ed.
Director
|
| CAC Meeting Documents |
2021-2022
|
CAC MEETINGS
|
Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at 5:00 - 6:30 pm
CAC MEETING:
PARENT TRAINING:
Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at 5:00 - 6:30 pm
CAC MEETING:
PARENT TRAINING:
Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at 5:00 - 6:30 pm
CAC MEETING:
PARENT TRAINING:
Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at 5:00 - 6:30 pm
CAC MEETING:
PARENT TRAINING:
Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at 5:00 - 6:30 pm
CAC MEETING:
PARENT TRAINING: