ABOUT US
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This committee is required by law
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There are 16 members who have been nominated by school districts:
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Two members from each Region (I-IV) in Tulare County (for a total of 8 members)
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Eight members-at-large
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Appointment of candidates is made 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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TIPS FOR PARENTS
Students with disabilities are able to meet school challenges through support and encouragement from home and school. Research, history, and experience show that children who do better in school have parents who are actively involved in their child's education.
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
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
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 Malinda Furtado, 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
MEMBERS
COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
AT - LARGE PARENTS
Parent / Educator / Community Rep - vacancy
Anthony Martin, Teacher (General Ed)
Amy McMahon & Tracy De LaCruz (CVRC),
Agency Representatives
Exceptional Individual - vacancy
Sally Fernandes, Parent (General & Special Ed)
Marilyn Malloy, Parent (Special Ed)
Connie Acevedo, Parent (Special Ed)
Michelle West Dyer, Administrator
Region 1
Region 2
Region 3
Region 4
Cyndi Ward, Special Education Parent
Irma Peralta, Special Education Parent
Stephanie Caldera, Special Education Parent
Tiffany Stark, Special Education Parent
Timberly Romero, Special Education Parent
Vacant
Vacant
Vacant
MEETING FACILITATOR
Malinda Furtado, Parent Liaison
Tulare County Office of Education
(559) 730-2910 ext. 5125