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| About the Committee |
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This committee is required by law |
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There are 16 members |
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- Eight (8) are appointed by school districts |
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- Eight (8) are members-at-large nominated by school districts
and appointed by the County Board of Education |
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Most members are parents of students with special needs |
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Other members are- |
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- parents of general education students |
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- general and special education teachers |
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- a school administrator |
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- representatives from community agencies |
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- a student or adult with special needs |
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Our Job
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Support and promote a free, appropriate public education for
students with special needs |
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Increase awareness of the needs and abilities of special
education students |
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Advise the SELPA Administrator and the Directors of Special
Education Committee on special education issues |
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Recognize and honor people, agencies and businesses that
support the principles of special education |
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Become familiar with current trends and issues in special
education |
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Meeting Information
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Meetings are held monthly from September through June |
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Meetings are open to the public |
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For the date and location of meetings, call (559) 730-2910
ext. 5125 |
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How to Become a Member
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If you would like to serve on the Committee, please call the
Director of Special Education in your district or call Norma Erwin, Parent Liaison, TCOE at (559) 730-2910
ext. 5125 |
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Note: we suggest that you attend one or more meetings prior
to requesting membership |
Community Advisory Committee
2008 - 2009 Members
| Region 1 |
Gary Kenny |
Special Education Teacher |
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Tim Perrotta
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General Education Teacher |
| Region 2 |
Vacant
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Exceptional Individual |
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Amy McMahon |
Agency Representative |
| Region 3 |
Claudia Garcia |
General Education Parent |
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Ramon Cervantes |
Special Education Parent |
| Region 4 |
Randi Kestner |
Special Education Parent |
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Jeff Higgins |
Administrator |
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| At-Large Parents |
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1. Shelley Dever |
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2. Stephanie Caldera |
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3. Dana Collins |
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4. Connie Acevedo |
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5. Filomena Rocha |
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| Meeting Facilitator |
| Norma Erwin, Parent Liaison |
| Tulare County Office of Education, (559) 730-2910 ext. 5125 |
| or email normae@tcoe.org |
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