Carlsbad Unified School District Schools Intranet Quick Links submit search HOME ABOUT BOARD DEPARTMENTS PARENTS Home Departments Special Education Community Advisory Committee (CAC) SPECIAL EDUCATION Special Education Home Special Education Programs & Services Special Education Preschool Program WorkAbility Program Adult Transition Program Community Advisory Committee (CAC) Special Education Community Resources Special Education Staff Upcoming Events Special Education Archives Additional Links IEP Process Overview Procedural Safeguards Resolving Disagreements NCCSE Medi-Cal Representatives for CUSD Heidi Marshall - NCCSE Parent Liaison (760) 761-5120 (All calls and emails to the parent liaison are confidential). NCCSE website - NCCSE hotline at (888) 797-5575 Carrie Nichols - Parent Representative Yolie Loughrin - Parent Representative Michael Doria - Staff Representative The CAC email newsletter - Join at NCCSE under the “Families Link” Community Advisory Committee (CAC) What is a Community Advisory Committee (CAC)? A Community Advisory Committee (CAC) is made up of parents, educators, and community members who are involved in special education. The CAC of the North Coastal Consortium for Special Education (NCCSE) provides meetings and special events throughout the year and advises the Superintendents of the 14 member School Districts about special education services. Each meeting includes information on a special education topic, resources for families, and opportunities to meet with other parents to exchange resources, information, and ideas. Whether you are a student who qualifies for special education services, a parent or family member of a student, or a School District teacher or staff person, we can help! CAC meetings are open to the public! Anyone with an interest in special education is encouraged to attend, especially if your child receives special education services from one of the NCCSE School Districts. More information on meeting times, location, agenda, as well as past meeting minutes. What does the CAC do? CAC advises the District on the development, amendment and review of the Local Plan for Special Education, including the following: Review the Local Plan and provide ongoing input on special education services, accountability and outcomes; Recommend annual priorities to be addressed in the Local Plan and encourage community involvement; Provide parent education and support activities on behalf of individuals with exceptional needs; Assist in the development of parent awareness and the importance of regular school attendance. Why is it worth your time to attend CAC meetings? Parents who have attended Community Advisory Committee meetings report that they have found opportunities to: Connect with other parents and with School District teachers and administrators, Learn about resources for their child and family, Participate in shaping the activities of the committee, including conversations with School District staff and administrators, parent workshops, an awards ceremony, and Develop and expand their leadership skills. How do I get involved? Attend our meetings. Volunteer on a CAC Committee. You don't have to be a member to volunteer. Share information, talents, and solutions. CAC Meetings Agendas and Handouts Location: CAC meetings are held at the North County Regional Education Center 255 Pico Ave. San Marcos, CA 92069 Directions here Time: 6:15 pm - 6:30 pm: Informal networking, 6:30 pm - no later than 8:30 pm: Meeting Planning Meetings/Events CAC Representative Orientation Meeting (CAC Members Only) Wednesday, September 25, 2019 6 - 8 pm CAC Director-Representative Priorities Review (CAC Members Only) Wednesday, March 25, 2020 6 - 8 pm Excellence in Special Education Awards Ceremony (Open to the Public) Wednesday, May 27, 2020 6:30 p.m. CAC Meetings: Business items and Presentation (Open to the Public) 6pm-8pm Wednesday, October 23, 2019 Wednesday, November 13, 2019 Wednesday, January 22, 2020 Wednesday, April 22, 2020 Every year the CAC holds parent information nights. The topics and guest speakers are selected based on parent, community and CAC input. Some topics in the past have included: Special Education Law The IEP Process Guest Speakers: ADHD, Dyslexia Transition IEPS Anxiety Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service, or activity of the North Coastal Consortium for Special Education should contact our office at (760) 761-5110 as soon as possible, but no later than 48 working hours before the scheduled event. Spanish interpretation for parent events provided upon request with 48 hours working-day notice. Carlsbad Unified School District 6225 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, California 92009 760-331-5000 Phone Office Hours Mon - Fri: 7:30 am - 4:30 pm Accessibility | Non-Discrimination | Title IX Safety Coordinator for CUSD: Tim Evanson - 760-331-5016 © 2020-2021 Carlsbad Unified School District Powered by School Loop Contact School Loop Privacy Login