What is a Community Advisory Committee CAC)?
The Special Education Community Advisory Committee (CAC) is a collaborative partnership comprised of parents of children with special needs, parents of general education students, educators, and community agencies working together to support activities on behalf of students with special needs.
Interested in joining the CAC?
Follow this link for the membership application: IUSD CAC Membership Application [pdf]
Please email completed form to specialed@iusd.org or mail to:
Special ED CAC c/o IUSD
5050 Barranca Parkway
Irvine, CA 92604
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Thursday |
Zoom | ||
| Thursday November 19th 6pm-8pm |
To register for the Zoom Virtual Meeting, please click: Virtual Meeting [link] |
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| Thursday February 11th 6pm-8pm |
Zoom | ||
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Thursday |
Zoom | ||
| Thursday May 20th 6pm-8pm |
Zoom | ||
*The Special Education Department will be providing child care for these meetings and presentations. Please RSVP 72 hours prior to the meeting to let us know if you plan to have a child present for child care. Children must be 3 years of age or older. Please RSVP with your name, your child’s name to taryndreifus@iusd.org. Lastly, please notify taryndreifus@iusd.org if you require a translator for these meetings. Please see meeting flyers under the agenda column for more information.
Event Notification
Presentations
Please click the picture to view the presentation from the recent CAC Virtual Zoom Meeting on May 28, 2020!
This PPT offers voiceovers on each slide. Click on the speaker icon on the lower right hand of each slide for narration.
Title: Supporting Our Children's Academic & Social Emotional Needs During this Challenging Time
Archive
Agendas, Minutes, and information from previous years
The Orange County Office of the State Council on Developmental Disabilities (SCDD), Regional Center of Orange County (RCOC), and Irvine Unified School District (IUSD) presents:
Employment Options Panel
Do you have a transition-aged student? You don't want to miss this employment panel featuring some of the employment/day services options available to your student upon school graduation. Hear directly from employment and day services providers on what they do, how they do it, and what might be the best fit for your unique situation.
February 26, 2020
6:15pm - 8:15pm
IUSD Legacy Education Center
311 West Yale Loop
Irvine, CA 92604
Please RSVP: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FXPJTGW or call (714) 558-4404
Event Flyer [pdf]
- 11/7/2017- Trouble with the Law? Unique Barriers to the Criminal Justice System for those with Disabilities
- 11/2/2017 - Parent Training, Facilitated IEP
- 10/27/2017 - Connect with a Cop!
October 25, 2018 - Adult Service Provider Night at IATP [flyer]
Come learn about a variety of community resources for adult students on their journey towards independence.
Time: 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Location: Legacy Education Center - 311 West Yale Loop, Irvine CA 92604
November 13, 2018 - Living Options [flyer]
Come and learn about a variety of living options for you or your loved one with developmental disabilities.
Time: 10:00am - 12:30pm
Location: Legacy Education Center - 311 West Yale Loop, Irvine CA 92604
Parent Facilitated IEP Training by Key 2 Ed., Inc.
Date: Wednesday, February 13, 2019
Location: IUSD Learning Center (3387 Barranca Pkwy, Irvine 92606) - Room 1
Time: 6:00pm
Flyer: Parent Training - Facilitated IEP
Overview of Special Education Funding in CA 2/28/2018 [pdf]
CAC SCHEDULE 2019-20
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Thursday |
Zoom | ||
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Thursday |
Meadow Park Elementary 50 Blue Lake S. Irvine, CA 92614 |
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| CAC SCHEDULE 2019-20 | |||
| Thursday November 14th 9am-11am |
IUSD District Office Board Room 5050 Barranca Parkway Irvine, CA 92604 |
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| Thursday February 13th 6pm-8pm |
Meadow Park Elementary 50 Blue Lake S. Irvine, CA 92614 |
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**CANCELLED** |
IUSD Learning Center Room 5 3387 Barranca Pkwy Irvine, CA 92606 |
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| **CANCELLED** Thursday May 21st 6pm-8pm |
Meadow Park Elementary 50 Blue Lake S. Irvine, CA 92614 |
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| Virtual Meeting Thursday May 28th 6pm-7pm |
To register for the Zoom Virtual Meeting, please click: To submit a public comment, please use this google form: |
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CAC SCHEDULE 2018-19
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May 9, 2019 (9:00am-11:00am) Flyer |
Agenda | Minutes |
| March 7, 2019 (6:00pm-8:00pm) Flyer Presentation | Agenda | Minutes |
| January 17, 2019 (9:00am-11:00am) Flyer | Agenda | Minutes |
| November 8, 2018 (6:00pm-8:00pm) Flyer | Agenda | Minutes |
| September 13, 2018 (9:00am-11:00am) Flyer | Meet and Greet |
CAC Schedule 2017-18
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September 14, 2017 (6:00pm - 8:00pm) |
Agenda | Minutes |
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November 9, 2017 (9:00am - 11:00am) |
Agenda | Minutes |
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January 11, 2018 (6:00pm - 8:00pm) You can download his presentation and helpful resources at: |
Agenda | Minutes |
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March 8, 2018 (9:00am - 11:00am) |
Agenda | Minutes |
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May 10, 2018 (6:00pm - 8:00pm) |
Agenda |
CAC Schedule 2016-17
| September 14, 2016 (9:00am-10:30am) | Agenda | Minutes |
| November 16, 2016 (3:30pm-5:00pm) | Agenda | Minutes |
| February 15, 2017 (9:00am-10:30am) | Agenda | Minutes |
| April 19, 2017 (3:30pm-5:00pm) | Agenda | Minutes |
