CAC
for
Special Education
San Francisco
Welcome TO THE CAC FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION
JOIN THE CAC BOARD!
We are currently looking for Board Members for the 2024-2025 school year. If you are interested in helping out please contact us at cacspedsf@gmail.com. We'd love to have you join our team!!
Congratulations 2024 AWE
Award Winners!
Award Winners!
Each year the CAC recognizes and celebrate the individuals and groups who support, inspire and teach students with exceptional needs in the San Francisco Unified School District. We are grateful to all individuals who are allies to our students. Their efforts and kindness make a difference. For more information visit the CAC AWE Awards page.
WHAT IS THE CAC?
The purpose of the Community Advisory Committee for Special Education (CAC) is to advocate for effective Special Education programs and services, and advise the SFUSD Board of Education on priorities in the Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA). The State Education Code mandates that each SELPA must have a CAC and that a majority of CAC members be parents.
2023-2024 CAC General Meeting Schedule
August 24, 2023 - Special Education Resources
September 28, 2023 - Teachtown & Alternative Pathway
October 26, 2023 - School-related Anxiety
November 16, 2023 - Joint meeting with AAPAC/DELAC
December 4-8, 2023 - Inclusive Schools Week
January 25, 2024 - English Language Learners & Literacy
February 22, 2024 - LCAP Community Conversation
March 28, 2024 - Advocates Worthy of Excellence Awards
April 25, 2024 - Autism
May 23, 2024 - Local Plan and Special Education Budget
June 2024 - Community Picnic
General Meeting:
April 25, 2024 at 6:00PM
Topic : Autism
AGENDA
For the full agenda and additional information, please visit our upcoming meeting page.
LOCATION
Support for Families
832 Folsom Street
Suite 1001
San Francisco, CA 94107
TO REGISTER
Registration links are posted on the upcoming meeting page.
Questions about our meetings or other topics? Email us!
NEWS + UPCOMING EVENTS
The CAC will be presenting our report to the Board of Education on Tuesday, April 16th. Please join the board meeting to share your comments and lift up the voices of the special education community.
CAC Priorities 2023-2024
Address The Staffing Crisis
Ensure that all schools are fully staffed and work to recruit and retain qualified educators and staff. (Guardrail 4)
Strengthen Mental Health Offerings
Increase availability and access to social emotional and behavioral supports for all children. (Guardrail 2)
Inclusion
Break down silos and move towards one integrated system that serves the needs of all students. (Guardrail 1)
Ensure New Curriculum Is Implemented With Fidelity
Provide opportunities for Professional Development for Teachers and Administrators and implement strong progress monitoring and accountability. Implement Alternative Pathways to Diploma. (Guardrail 3)
Recommendations to Board Of Education - June 2023
Staffing Guardrail 4
Provide raises and full time hours for paras and educators.
Strengthen para to teacher pathway program and career opportunities
Boost recruitment and hiring response time
Increase time for lesson planning and lessen the administrative burden on teachers and support staff
Mental Health Guardrail 2
Increase behavior and psychological support training for all staff and administrators.
Ensure sensory processing support and services are available at all schools
Ensure Wellness Centers are accessible for Special Education Students
Collaborate and support parents to address the underlying causes of chronic absenteeism
Inclusion Guardrail 1
Collaboration between general education and special education staff
Increase common planning time and co-teaching
Provide inclusive training for General Education staff to better support students with IEPs.
Move towards “One Coherent, Integrated System for All Students”
Curriculum Guardrail 3
Implement all new curriculums with fidelity: Literacy, Math, Teachtown and Spire
Provide multiple options for PD in structured literacy and UDL/inclusion
Ensure consistent progress monitoring and accountability
Implement Alternative Pathways to Diploma/College Readiness
