Community Advisory Committee (CAC)
About the 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 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 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.
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.
Important CAC Calendar dates for the rest of the school year:
- CAC Community Recreational Resource Fair
- Saturday, February 10, 2024, 10:00 a.m.-noon
- CAC Director-Representative Priorities Review for CAC Representatives and District Directors
- Wednesday, March 20, 2024, 6–8 p.m. (RSVP to heidi.marshall@sdcoe.net)
- CAC Meeting: Business Items and Presentation
- Wednesday, April 17, 2024, 6-8 p.m. Student Led Inclusion Discussion, Flyer
- Excellence in Special Education Awards Ceremony
- Wednesday, May 22, 2024, 6:30 p.m.
Representatives
2023-2024 Community Advisory Committee Representatives
| District | Name | Role |
|---|---|---|
|
Bonsall Unified |
Ashley Nicholas |
Parent Representative |
|
Heidi Miller |
Staff Representative |
|
| Jessica Knust | Staff Representative | |
|
Cardiff |
Kristen Fay |
Parent Representative |
|
Shauna Gilbert |
Staff Representative |
|
|
Carlsbad Unified |
Lisa Hwaing |
Parent Representative |
| Tricia Benton | Parent Representative/Executive Board Member | |
|
Yolie Loughrin |
Parent Representative/Executive Board Member |
|
|
Tim Evanson |
Staff Representative |
|
|
Del Mar Union |
Maria Hinojos |
Parent Representative |
|
Leslie Montoro |
Staff Representative |
|
| Dina Irwin | Staff Representative | |
| Emily Stengle | Staff Representative | |
| Nadine Schick (Director) | Staff Representative | |
|
Encinitas Union |
Jeff Ladman |
Parent Representative/Executive Board Member |
|
Sarah Brown |
Staff Representative |
|
|
Fallbrook Union Elementary |
Solene Trujillo |
Parent Representative |
|
Sarah Salberg |
Staff Representative |
|
|
Sarah D'errico |
Staff Representative |
|
| Jill Price | Staff Representative | |
|
Fallbrook Union High |
Traci Wilson |
Parent Representative |
|
Naomi Monthei |
Parent Representative |
|
|
North County Academy |
Vacant |
Parent Representative |
| Anna Quint | Staff Representative | |
|
Oceanside Unified |
Christine Corrao |
Staff Representative |
|
Cheri Bene |
Staff Representative |
|
| Kimberly Maier | Staff Representative | |
|
Rancho Santa Fe |
Chondra Brown |
Parent Representative |
|
Erika Weinthal |
Staff Representative |
|
|
San Dieguito Union High |
Andrea Siler |
Parent Representative/Executive Board Member |
| Sara Scoma | Staff Representative | |
|
San Marcos Unified |
Angela Tesauro |
Parent Representative |
|
Peggy Zapata |
Staff Representative |
|
|
Solana Beach |
Jomi Richard |
Parent Representative |
|
Robyn Hubbard |
Parent Representative |
|
|
Vallecitos |
Vacant |
Parent Representative |
|
Vacant |
Staff Representative |
|
|
Vista Unified |
Katrina Bell |
Parent Representative/Executive Board Member |
|
Lori Dotson |
Parent Representative |
|
|
Kathleen May |
Staff Representative |
|
| Doris Cruz | Staff Representative | |
|
HOPE Infant Program |
Jana Piper |
Staff Representative |
|
Vacant |
Parent Representative |
|
|
San Diego Regional Center |
Zachary Guzik |
Agency Representative |
| Exceptional Family Resource Center | Moirra Allbritton | Staff Representative |
| Joe Goyos | Staff Representative |
Priorities Report
It is the intent of the CAC, through the priorities process and its other activities, to support the Mission Statement of the North Coastal Consortium for Special Education (NCCSE) and its member school districts.
The CAC of NCCSE collected input for the priorities by survey and dialog between directors of special education, CAC representatives and students. Common, recurring themes were identified, discussed by the CAC membership, and are presented in this document.
Meetings
The CAC meetings are at the North County Regional Education Center, 255 Pico Avenue, San Marcos, from 6 to 8 p.m. (subject to change).
Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate, should contact our office 760-307-1657 as soon as possible but no later than 48 working hours before the scheduled event. Spanish interpretation provided.