Community Advisory Committee (CAC)

Community Advisory Committee is an  opportunity for parents of children with current IEP’s to meet and learn about opportunities and  supports within the Morongo Basin.

CAC provides parent education and advocacy training, review and development of the special education local plan, participation in district committees directly affecting special education programs, and addresses questions and concerns regarding special education programs that support students with Individualized Education Plans.  C.A.C is dedicated to ensuring a high quality education for all             MUSD students receiving  Special education services and supports.

Who:  C.A.C. Meetings are open to all members of the public. Parents/family members, care givers  and community agency workers with an interest are encouraged to attend. 

Meeting Location:  OLD Joshua Tree Elementary School, 5051 Sunburst Street in Joshua Tree, Ca.

CAC:

Helps take the mystery out of the special education process and paperwork.

Teaches about special education programs.

Allow you to bring beneficial suggestions regarding special education issues to the school district.

Helps you connect with other parents with children with exceptional needs.

Teaches about the different support agencies in the basin.

Teaches about the different disability categories and the opportunities available to those students.

 If you have questions or would like more information regarding the CAC meetings please contact Betsy Sellers at the Morongo Unified School District SELPA Office at 760-367-9191 x4245 or you can email  esellers@morongousd.org

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CAC Meetings Dates & Topics

2024-2025

All Things IEP

September 19, 2024

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Reading Difficulties

and Dyslexia

November 14, 2024

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

LCAP & (TBD)

January 16, 2025

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Transition Orientation/YVHS

April 10, 2025

6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Transition Orientation/TPHS

April 17, 2025

6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

SELPA Annual Local Plan

May 16, 2025

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.