Parent Resources
Community Advisory Committee (CAC)
The CAC mission is to encourage parents to actively participate and become knowledgeable, empowered and effective partners in the development and implementation of learning experiences for student with special needs. This committee functions as an advisory body to the Governance Council and the SELPA Director. It is comprised of parents, general and special educators, and representatives of local agencies. The committee brings concerns and ideas to the governing body and related information from the SELPA Director. It also provides parent education seminars to increase parent and community awareness on special needs.
*All CAC meetings and Parent Education Seminars are open to the public and are held at this location:
CAC Business Meetings: San Benito County Office of Education
Board room, 460 Fifth Street, Hollister, CA 95023
6:00-7:00 pm
Parent Workshops: Hollister School District
2690 Cienega Road, Hollister, CA 95023
6:00-7:30 pm
Please contact SELPA Office for CAC Schedule at 831-637-5393 ext. 112.
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