Special Education and Pupil Support Services Department
Community Advisory Committee (CAC)
The Community Advisory Committee (CAC) of the Ventura County Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) is composed of parents of individuals with disabilities enrolled in public or private schools, parents of other pupils enrolled in school, students and adults with disabilities, general education teachers, special education teachers other school personnel and representatives of other public and private agencies and persons concerned with the needs of individuals with disabilities. The majority of the CAC is composed of parents of students enrolled in schools in Ventura County SELPA; and a majority of such parents are parents of students with disabilities.
The CAC accepts as one of its main purposes the maintenance of open and free-flowing communication from the special education administration to the entire community, as well as directing information from the community to the administration. A rotation of members of the Operations Cabinet (Directors of Special Education) serve as liaison for the Operations Cabinet to the CAC, and the SELPA Assistant Superintendent represents the Superintendents' Policy Council. Recommendations of annual priorities are received and forwarded by these people. Ongoing input to the Superintendents' Policy Council agenda supports consideration of all CAC comments.
A major focus of the CAC is community education directed toward awareness and information about special education. As a group, and individually in their communities, CAC committee members encourage involvement in and knowledge of special education as well as the general education of students with disabilities and their parents.
Selection of school district representative members of the CAC is the responsibility of each District Administrator of Special Education, acting for the local Board, and with its approval. Annually staggered two-year terms are established so that no more than half of the members serve the first year of a term in any one-year.
CAC meetings are generally held once a month, September-June, and all meetings are open to the public. Free childcare is provided. For a meeting schedule, please call the SELPA office, or see the website “For Families.”
The CAC makes many brochures and booklets available free to families of students enrolled in special education programs in the Ventura County SELPA. All are available on our website at Ventura County SELPA under the “For Families” tab or may be ordered for free (one per family at no cost) at (805) 437-1560.
Additional Resources
Child Find is the process of locating, identifying, and evaluating all children, ages zero through 21, suspected of having a disability, who may be in need of special education services. This includes locating children who are not in school, as well as, those who are in school, either public or private, but not receiving special education services.
A referral may be made by a parent or by any person concerned about a child. If you have or know of a child who you suspect has a disability, please contact the Hueneme School District Pupil Support Services office. Parent agreement and involvement is obtained prior to any action. All information about the child and family is kept strictly confidential and privacy rights are protected.
For more information or to report a child living in the Hueneme School District area you believe has a disability, please call the Pupil Support Services office number at 805-488-3588 ext. 9241.
The district has a number of credentialed school nurses who oversee the health needs of the students. They provide medical assistance and training/collaboration with staff and parents regarding the medical needs of students.
In the Hueneme Elementary School District, there is a continuum of special education options available to students identified as individuals with special needs. Related services are available to students when such services are deemed necessary. Program placement and services are determined by the Individual Education Program for each student. For more information, please contact the Pupil Support Services office, 805-488-3588, ext. 9241.
The Governing Board of the Hueneme School District recognizes that the District has primary responsibility for insuring that it complies with applicable state and federal laws and regulations governing Section 504 educational programs. Furthermore, the Board acknowledges and respects student rights to a discrimination free education. The District Superintendent ensures that there are employees designated to investigate concerns and complaints and these employees are knowledgeable about the laws and programs for which they are responsible.
For more information please contact the office of the 504 Compliance Officer, Senior Director Stephanie Barnes at 488-3588, extension 9241.
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Child Find is the process of locating, identifying, and evaluating all children, ages zero through 21, suspected of having a disability, who may be in need of special education services. This includes locating children who are not in school, as well as, those who are in school, either public or private, but not receiving special education services.
A referral may be made by a parent or by any person concerned about a child. If you have or know of a child who you suspect has a disability, please contact the Hueneme School District Pupil Support Services office. Parent agreement and involvement is obtained prior to any action. All information about the child and family is kept strictly confidential and privacy rights are protected.
For more information or to report a child living in the Hueneme School District area you believe has a disability, please call the Pupil Support Services office number at 805-488-3588 ext. 9241. -
The district has a number of credentialed school nurses who oversee the health needs of the students. They provide medical assistance and training/collaboration with staff and parents regarding the medical needs of students.
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In the Hueneme Elementary School District, there is a continuum of special education options available to students identified as individuals with special needs. Related services are available to students when such services are deemed necessary. Program placement and services are determined by the Individual Education Program for each student. For more information, please contact the Pupil Support Services office, 805-488-3588, ext. 9241.
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The Governing Board of the Hueneme School District recognizes that the District has primary responsibility for insuring that it complies with applicable state and federal laws and regulations governing Section 504 educational programs. Furthermore, the Board acknowledges and respects student rights to a discrimination free education. The District Superintendent ensures that there are employees designated to investigate concerns and complaints and these employees are knowledgeable about the laws and programs for which they are responsible.
For more information please contact the office of the 504 Compliance Officer, Senior Director Stephanie Barnes at 488-3588, extension 9241.