Advisory Commission on Special Education Members
- Somer Harding, Chair
David Toston, Vice Chair
Michele Andrus
Mildred Browne
Havaughnia Hayes-White
Sara Jocham
April Lopez
Christina Mills
Gloria Perez-Stewart - Gina Plate
Keila Rodriguez
Kimberly Salomonson
Barbara Schulman
Jeannine Topalian
Steven Winlock
Student Members
- Mike Infante
Legislative Members
- Honorable Richard Pan, Senate
- Vacant, Assembly
State Board of Education
- Niki Sandoval, Liaison
Executive Secretary
- Kristin Wright, Director, Special Education Division
California Department of Education
Agenda Times Are Approximate and Are Provided for Convenience Only
Items may be re-ordered to be heard on any day of the noticed meeting or on a subsequent agenda. The order of business may be changed without notice. Every effort will be made to webcast this meeting in its entirety, but some portions may not be webcast due to logistical constraints.
Advisory Commission on Special Education
| Meeting Schedule | Meeting Location |
|---|---|
| Wednesday, October 9, 2019 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Pacific Time ± |
California Department of Education |
| Thursday, October 10, 2019 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Pacific Time ± |
California Department of Education |
Advisory Commission on Special Education Operations and Planning Committee
(Due to logistical constraints, the Operations and Planning Committee will not be webcast)
| Meeting Schedule | Meeting Location |
|---|---|
| Wednesday, October 9, 2019 9–9:45 a.m. Pacific Time ± |
California Department of Education 1430 N Street, Room 1801 Sacramento, California 916-445-4602 |
Please see the detailed agenda for more information about the items to be considered and acted upon. The public is welcome.
Guidelines for Public Input Sessions
The Commission welcomes public involvement. Opportunities for public comment are provided at every Commission meeting.
Reasonable Accommodation for Any Individual With a Disability
Pursuant to the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, any individual with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to attend or participate in a meeting or function of the Advisory Commission on Special Education (ACSE), may request assistance by contacting the Special Education Division (SED), 1430 N Street, Suite 2401, Sacramento, CA, 95814; telephone, 916-445-4602; fax, 916-327-3706.
Advisory Commission on Special Education
Operations and Planning Committee
Wednesday, October 9, 2019, 9–9:45 a.m. Pacific Time
California Department of Education
1430 N Street, Room 1801
Sacramento, California
(Due to logistical constraints, the Operations and Planning Committee will not be webcast)
Members of the ACSE Operations and Planning Committee (OPC) will be meeting prior to the start of the ACSE meeting to discuss the operations of the ACSE for fiscal year 2018–19 and a timeline for the yearly ACSE activities.
- ACSE Bylaws
- October’s Agenda
- Committees
- February’s Meeting
- Grazer Outstanding Achievement in Learning Award
- Yearly Activities
Advisory Commission on Special Education
Wednesday, October 9, 2019, 10 a.m. Pacific Time
California Department of Education
1430 N Street, Room 1101
Sacramento, California
NOTE: Items not heard or completed on October 9, 2019, may be carried over to October 10, 2019.
10–10:15 a.m.
- Call to Order–Roll Call
- Salute to the Flag
- Communications and Announcements
- Report from OPC Meeting
- Review of Agenda
10:15–10:45 a.m.
Item 1– Early Childhood Special Education: Updates from the Field: An update on the current work of the Special Education Division (SED) to increase preschool inclusion, technical assistance support to local educational agencies, new initiatives from the Governor’s budget, collaboration with the California Department of Education's (CDE’s) Early Learning and Care Division, and national updates will be provided. Presenters: Noelia Hernandez, Education Administrator I, SED, CDE; Sheila Self, Education Programs Consultant, SED, CDE. (Item type: Information, discussion, action)
10:45–11:30 a.m.
Item 2–California Practitioners’ Guide for Educating English Learners with Disabilities Overview: The contents of the recently released California Practitioners’ Guide for Educating English Learners with Disabilities, which was created through the passing of Assembly Bill 2785 (Chapter 579, Statutes of 2016), will be discussed. Presenters: Veronica Aguilar, Director, English Learner Support Division, CDE; Kristin Wright, Director, SED, CDE. (Item type: Information, discussion, action)
California Practitioners’ Guide for Educating English Learners with Disabilities (PDF; 6MB)
11:30 a.m.–Noon
Item 3–California 2020 World Languages Framework and 2020 Arts Framework Update and 60-Day Public Comment Process: An update on the draft California Arts Framework and World Languages Framework will be presented, including how to navigate the public comment portals. Presenters: Letty Kraus, Education Programs Consultant, Curriculum Frameworks and Instructional Resources Division (CFIRD), CDE; Alejandro Hernandez, Education Programs Consultant, CFIRD, CDE. (Item type: Information, discussion, action)
Background materials:
CDE World Languages Framework for California Public Schools, Kindergarten Through Grade Twelve
California Arts Framework for Public Schools, Kindergarten Through Grade Twelve
Noon–1:30 p.m. LUNCH
1:30–2 p.m.
Item 4– Student Voice: Participants from the 2019 California Youth Leadership Forum will share personal experiences as students with disabilities navigating California’s education system. (Item type: Information, discussion)
2–2:30 p.m.
Item 5–Legislative Update: An update on the results from the 2019 California Legislative Session, including information on specific special education-focused legislation recently signed by Governor Gavin Newsom, will be provided. Presenter: Alejandro Espinoza, Legislative Representative, Government Affairs Division, CDE. (Item type: Information, discussion)
2:30–2:45 p.m.
Item 6– General Public Comment: General public comment is invited on any matter, including items not on the agenda. The ACSE is precluded from discussing matters not on the agenda; however, questions may be asked by Commissioners for clarification purposes. Issues raised by the public may be referred to a future meeting agenda. Chair reserves the right to establish time limits on presentations. (Item type: Information)
2:45–3 p.m. BREAK
3–3:45 p.m.
Item 7– Alternative Dispute Resolution: Information on the California Alternative Dispute Resolution grant program and grantee survey results on the outcomes of the use of grants, will be presented. Presenter: Patty Metheny, Ed.D., Administrator, East Valley Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) (Item type: Information, discussion, action)
3:45–4:15 p.m.
Item 8–National Disability Employment Awareness Month Kickoff: In honor of October designated as National Disability Employment Awareness Month, the transition of students with disabilities from school to gainful employment will be discussed. Presenter: Joe Xavier, Director, Department of Rehabilitation. (Item type: Information, discussion, action)
Background materials:
National Disability Employment Awareness Month 2019
California Department of Rehabilitation Home Page
4:15–4:30 p.m.
Item 9– Commissioner Updates and Liaison Reports: Updates from ACSE Commissioners and Reports from ACSE Liaisons will be provided. (Item type: Information, discussion)
4:30 p.m. ADJOURNMENT
Adjournment of day's session.
Advisory Commission on Special Education
Thursday, October 10, 2019, 9 a.m. Pacific Time
California Department of Education
1430 N Street, Room 1101
Sacramento, California
9–9:15 a.m.
- Call to Order–Roll Call
- Salute to the Flag
- Communications and Announcements
- Review of Agenda
9:15–10 a.m.
Item 10–Assessment Update: The results from the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress and the English Language Proficiency Assessments for California from the 2018–19 school year will be presented. Presenters: Mao Vang, Education Administrator II, Assessment Development and Administration Division, CDE; Mary Anne Arcilla, Executive Director, Educational Testing Service. (Item type: Information, discussion, action)
Background materials:
California State Board of Education, September 2019 Agenda, Item 03 (DOCX)
10–10:15 a.m.
Item 11– State Special Education Director’s Report: An update from the State Special Education Director, focusing on the education of California students with disabilities, will be provided. Presenter: Kristin Wright, Director, SED, CDE. (Item type: Information, discussion)
10:15–11 a.m.
Item 12– State Performance Plan/Annual Performance Report: The proposed federal fiscal year 2018 State Performance Plan (SPP)/Annual Performance Report detailing the performance of students with disabilities in California will be presented. Presenter: Shiyloh Becerril-Duncan, Education Administrator I, SED, CDE. (Item type: Information, discussion, action)
11 a.m.–Noon
Item 13– State Performance Plan Indicator Target-Setting Breakout Discussion: Breakout groups will discuss SPP Indicators and their potential, future targets as a part of the re-targeting process states must go through every six years as mandated by the federal government. (Item type: Information, discussion, action)
Noon–12:15 p.m.
Item 14– General Public Comment: General public comment is invited on any matter, including items not on the agenda. The ACSE is precluded from discussing matters not on the agenda; however, questions may be asked by Commissioners for clarification purposes. Issues raised by the public may be referred to a future meeting agenda. Chair reserves the right to establish time limits on presentations. (Item type: Information, discussion)
12:15–12:30 p.m.
Item 15– Agenda Building for ACSE Meetings: Commissioners will recommend items to be included on future ACSE meeting agendas. (Item type: Information, discussion)
12:30 p.m. ADJOURNMENT
Adjournment of day's session.
Adjournment of meeting.