SELPA

The Community Advisory Committee (CAC) is an advisory committee to the Fresno County SELPA that focuses on parent education and support. The CAC strives in improving and promoting communication between schools, parents and community agencies, to coordinate and facilitate activities on behalf of children with exceptional needs. The CAC is made up of parents, special and general education teachers, administrators, community members and students with disabilities. The CAC Local Educational Agency (LEA) representatives are nominated and appointed by the school boards of SELPA members LEAs. The CAC meets four times a year and everyone is welcome to attend. 

CAC Community Involvement and Parent Education
CAC members will help distribute information to parents regarding educational programs offered in conjunction with the CAC, Fresno County SELPA, Regional Coordinating Council (RCC), and other community agencies and organizations. Informational materials will be produced and made available to parents upon request and through the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process regarding services available through the Fresno County SELPA. Parents may participate in parent education programs offered regularly by the CAC, by the Fresno County SELPA, Region 7 RCC, other community agencies and organizations. 

CAC Supporting Activities
CAC members provide support for activities that affect individuals with exceptional needs such as Special Olympics, legislative issues, legal and IDEA regulations, independent living skills and advocacy services that have an effect on the educational services to children with disabilities and their families. 

CAC Parent Awareness
The CAC will assist in parent education including parent awareness of the importance of regular school attendance and other issues relevant to pupil needs. The CAC also assists in recruiting parents and other volunteers who may contribute to the implementation of the plan. All CAC activities and meetings are publicized throughout the schools and representative agencies. Copies of the Local Plan are available by review by parents, and the general public at the office of each LEA administrator and the County. 

Fresno County SELPA CAC Brochure
CAC Brochure SELPA - ENGLISH.pdf
CAC Brochure SELPA - SPANISH.pdf

2023-2024 Community Advisory Committee (CAC) Meetings
September 20, 2023 (5:30 p.m.)
September 20, 2023 CAC Meeting Agenda.pdf
October 25, 2023 (5:30 p.m.)
October 25, 2023 CAC Meeting Minutes/Agenda.pdf
December 6, 2023 (5:30 p.m.)
December 6, 2023 CAC Meeting Minutes/Agenda
February 7, 2024 (5:30 p.m.)
March 20, 2024 (5:30 p.m.)
May 15, 2024 (5:30 p.m.)

Vendor Fair - Saturday, April 27, 2024
Dunkle Park, Firebaugh, CA

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