WAI State Advisory Meeting May 7–8, 2025

Workability I (WAI) State Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda.

To obtain information to access the WAI Advisory Committee Meeting virtually, please contact the WAI inbox at WorkAbility1@cde.ca.gov.

WAI State Advisory Committee Members

Joanna Della Gatta, Chair
Robynn Gualtiere, Chair Alternate
Marissa Bentley, Secretary
Lisa Garcia
Linda Osborn
Liza Stack
Melissa Mills
Lisa Fettig
Annette Rodarte
Julie Romero
Jina Martelle
Ginny Martineau
Priscilla Arballo
Kymberly Hirst
Ray Bueche
Mercille Lush
Richard Fujii
Bridget Denton
Jorge Aleman
Winetta Belt

Guidelines for Public Input Sessions

The WAI Advisory welcomes public involvement. Opportunities for public comment are provided at every 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 WAI Advisory Committee (WAI Advisory) may request assistance by contacting the California Department of Education (CDE) Special Education Division (SED), 1430 N Street, Suite 2401, Sacramento, CA 95814; telephone: 916-445-4602; fax: 916-327-3706.

Agenda Items

Agenda times are approximate and are provided for convenience only.

Items may be re-ordered or heard on any day of the noticed meeting or on a subsequent agenda. The order of business may be changed without notice.

Day 1 – Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time ±

California Department of Education
1430 N Street, Room 1101
Sacramento, California 95814
916-445-4602

Time	Item
9:00 a.m. to 9:20 a.m.	Item 1–Call to Order: Welcome and Introductions; Mission and Vision; Approval of Minutes.
9:20 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.	Item 2–WAI Bylaw Committee Report: The WAI State Advisory and Regional Bylaw Committee will share proposed updates to the Bylaws.
9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.	Item 3–Committee and Regional Updates: Region co-managers and committee chairs share news and updates.
10:45 a.m. to 11:20 a.m.	Item 4–WAI Handbook Subcommittee Updates: The WAI Handbook Subcommittee will share recommendations regarding additions and modifications to the WAI Fiscal and Program Handbook.
11:20 a.m. to 11:25 a.m.	Item 5–Public Comment: General public comment is invited on any matter, including items not on the agenda. Issues raised by the public may be referred to a future meeting agenda. Chair reserves the right to establish time limits on presentations.
11:25 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.	Lunch
12:45 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.	Item 6–California Department of Education Updates: CDE staff will discuss recent developments within the SED, as well as updates to key areas related to the WAI grant.
1:45 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.	Break
2:00 p.m. to 2:40 p.m.	Item 7–California Educators Together Update: The California Educators Together Committee will share the latest information regarding the WAI presence on the web platform.
2:40 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.	Item 8–Nominations and Elections: WAI Advisory will approve the slate of nominees and conduct elections for the positions of WAI Advisory Chair and WAI Advisory Chair Alternate.
3:00 p.m. to 3:55 p.m.	Item 9–Project SEARCH: A representative from Project SEARCH will share information about the program, which provides employment opportunities for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
3:55 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	Item 10–Public Comment: General public comment is invited on any matter, including items not on the agenda. Issues raised by the public may be referred to a future meeting agenda. Chair reserves the right to establish time limits on presentations.
4:00 p.m.	Recess until 8:30 a.m., Thursday, May 8, 2025.

Day 2 – Thursday, May 8, 2025, 8:30 a.m. to 12:05 p.m. Pacific Time ±

California Department of Education
1430 N Street, Room 1101
Sacramento, California 95814
916-445-4602

Time	Item
8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.	Item 1–Call to Order: Welcome and Introductions; Mission and Vision; Approval of Minutes.
9:00 a.m. to 9:15 a.m.	Item 2–Vote on WAI Bylaws: WAI Advisory will hold a vote regarding modifications as recommended by the WAI Bylaws Subcommittee.
9:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.	Item 3–Assessments for WAI: WAI Advisory will discuss various types of assessments to be used in individualized education programs (IEP) for students in middle school through adult transition programs.
10:15 a.m. to 10:20 a.m.	Item 4–Public Comment: General public comment is invited on any matter, including items not on the agenda. Issues raised by the public may be referred to a future meeting agenda. Chair reserves the right to establish time limits on presentations.
10:20 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.	Break
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.	Item 5–High Quality IEP Resources: A representative from the High Quality IEP Project will share some of the resources that they have developed.
11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.	Item 6–WorkAbility I Recommendations to the California Department of Education: The WAI Advisory Committee continues to develop recommendations to the CDE.
12:00 p.m. to 12:05 p.m.	Item 7–Public Comment: General public comment is invited on any matter, including items not on the agenda. Issues raised by the public may be referred to a future meeting agenda. Chair reserves the right to establish time limits on presentations.
12:05 p.m.	Adjourn Meeting

Questions: WorkAbility I | WorkAbility1@cde.ca.gov | 916-327-0878

Last Reviewed: Thursday, April 10, 2025