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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:
  • Advising the administrative entity of the district/SELPA regarding the development and review of the Local Plan.
  • Making recommendations and suggestions for annual priorities to be addressed.
  • Assisting in parent education and in recruiting parents, volunteers, and agencies who may contribute to the implementation of the plan.
  • Encouraging community awareness and involvement in the development and review of the plan.
  • Supporting activities on behalf of individuals with disabilities.
  • Facilitating communication between schools, parents, and community. 
  • 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:
  • Understand the procedures of the district.
  • Know their Parents' Rights and Procedural Safeguards.
  • Learn about programs.
  • Collaborate with other parents.
  • 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.

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.

    2024-25 CAC Meeting Agendas and Minutes    

Date & Location

Meeting Documents

November 1 3, 2024
Business Meeting
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 
 
Willow Adult School
North Conference Room
 
 
 
 
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
 
 
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
 
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

 

 

 

 

March 18, 2025
Business Meeting
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. 
 
Parent Training
Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP)
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Willow Adult School
South Conference Room
 
April 17, 2025
CAC Recognition Awards
 
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Willow Adult School
Conference Center
 
May 6, 2025
Business Meeting
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 
 
Willow Adult School
North Conference Room
 

 

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.