Hacienda La Puente Unified School District Community Advisory Committee
Community Advisory Committees (CAC) are a vital component of providing effective special education programs in California. They are commissioned by law and are a reflection of the community they serve. Each Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) is required to establish a CAC (EC Section 56190).
The CAC is advisory in nature. The primary responsibilities and activities of the CAC include:
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Advising the administrative entity of the district/SELPA regarding the development and review of the Local Plan.
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Making recommendations and suggestions for annual priorities to be addressed.
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Assisting in parent education and in recruiting parents, volunteers, and agencies who may contribute to the implementation of the plan.
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Encouraging community awareness and involvement in the development and review of the plan.
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Supporting activities on behalf of individuals with disabilities.
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Facilitating communication between schools, parents, and community.
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Assisting in parent awareness of the importance of regular school attendance.
The CAC is composed mainly of parents of individuals with disabilities enrolled in public or private schools, parents of other students enrolled in school, general education teachers, special education teachers, other school personnel, students with disabilities, and representatives from private and public agencies.
The CAC helps parents and community members to:
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Understand the procedures of the district.
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Know their Parents' Rights and Procedural Safeguards.
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Learn about programs.
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Collaborate with other parents.
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Make a difference in the lives of children.
Participation in regular meetings helps to keep members well informed and facilitates closer communications and better understanding of the mutual goals of school administrators, staff, parents, guardians, and the community.
To obtain more information about becoming a member and/or participating in CAC meeting please contact Adriana Villarreal-Sanchez (District Program Specialist) at avillarrealsanchez@hlpusd.org or (626) 933-6507.
Resource
CACJanFlyer.pdf
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CASpanish.pdf
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CHINESECACJanFlyer.pdf
Reasonable Accommodations For Individuals with disabilities
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, should special assistance be required for you to participate in this meeting, please contact the HLPUSD SELPA Office at (626) 933-6507 at least seventy-two (72) hours prior to this meeting. This will enable the HLPUSD SELPA to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting.
2025-26 CAC Meeting Agendas and Minutes
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Meeting Documents |
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January 21, 2026
Business Meeting
10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
January 21, 2026
From Goals to Growth:
A Student’s Journey Powered by Teamwork 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Willow Adult School
North Conference Room
5:00 - 6:00 p.m. (Teams)
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January 21, 2026
January 21, 2026
CAC Meeting Agenda |
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November 19, 2025
Business Meeting
10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
November 19, 2025
Parent Training
Building Stronger IEP Teams Through
Collaboration & Connection
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Willow Adult School
North Conference Room
5:00 - 6:00 p.m. (Teams)
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November 19, 2025
November 19, 2025
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October 15, 2025
Business Meeting
10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
October 15, 2025
Parent Training
Preparing for my Child's IEP
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Willow Adult School
North Conference Room
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October 15, 2025
October 15, 2025
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September 17, 2025
Business Meeting
10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Willow Adult School
North Conference Room
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September 17, 2025
September 17, 2025
September 17, 2025
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2024-25 CAC Meeting Agendas and Minutes
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Meeting Documents |
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November 13, 2024
Business Meeting
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Willow Adult School
North Conference Room
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December 3, 2024
Business Meeting
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Parent Training
The Special Education Process
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Willow Adult School
South Conference Room
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January 8, 2025
Business Meeting
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Parent Training
Parents' Rights and Procedural Safeguards
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Willow Adult School
North Conference Room
5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
ZOOM
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February 5, 2025
Business Meeting
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Parent Training
Behavior and Communication
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Willow Adult School
North Conference Room
5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
ZOOM
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March 18, 2025
Business Meeting
10:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Willow Adult School
North Conference Room
& via Zoom
Parent Training
Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP)
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Willow Adult School
North Conference Room
& via Zoom
5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Zoom
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April 15, 2025
Business Meeting
10:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Willow Adult School
North Conference Room
and via Zoom
Parent Training
SELPA Local Plan
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Willow Adult School
North Conference Room
and via Zoom
5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
ZOOM
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May 6, 2025
Business Meeting
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Willow Adult School
North Conference Room
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May 22, 2025
Business Meeting
12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Willow Adult School
North Conference Room
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May 22, 2025
CAC Meeting Minutes
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Hacienda La Puente Unified SELPA CAC Impact Awards
The Community Advisory Committee (CAC) of the Hacienda La Puente Unified SELPA wishes to acknowledge outstanding contributors to the academic, social, and/or emotional growth of students with Individualized Education Programs (IEP). Individuals are nominated by parents, staff members, and community members for their contributions to students with IEPs. Examples of award recipients can include students, teachers, instructional aides, volunteers, bus drivers, psychologists, speech language pathologists, adapted physical education teachers, occupational therapists, principals, or any other individuals who go above and beyond for students with IEPs.
2024-25 Hacienda La Puente Unified SELPA CAC Impact Award Recipients
CACImpactAwards24-25.mp4
HLPUSD SELPA CAC Bylaws
HLPUSD SELPA CAC Bylaws - English
HLPUSD SELPA CAC Bylaws - Spanish
HLPUSD SELPA CAC Bylaws - Chinese
HLPUSD SELPA CAC MembershiP Application
CAC meetings are open meetings, meaning anyone interested may attend the meetings. Membership is NOT required.
If you are interested in becoming a member of the CAC, please complete the HLPUSD SELPA CAC Membership Application. All sections of the CAC application must be completed in order to be considered for membership.
HLPUSD SELPA CAC Membership Application - English
HLPUSD SELPA CAC Membership Application - Spanish
HLPUSD SELPA CAC Membership Application - Simplified Chinese
Once you have completed the membership application, please submit it to the Special Education/SELPA Department at Palm Canyon School, 15151 Palm Avenue, Hacienda Heights, CA 91745.
Applications are due to the Special Education/SELPA Department on Friday, December 6, 2024.
Should you need assistance in completing the CAC Membership Application or have questions about the HLPUSD SELPA CAC membership please contact the Special Education/SELPA Office at (626) 933-6507.