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WAI State Advisory Committee Members
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 – Tuesday, November 19, 2024, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time ±
California Department of Education
1430 N Street, Room 4101
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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 10:45 a.m. to 11:20 a.m. |
- Item 4–Seeds of Partnership: A Representative from Seeds of Partnership will share information and updates regarding Family Empowerment Centers throughout the state.
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| 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.
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| 11:25 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. |
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| 12:45 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. |
- Item 6–California Department of Education Update: CDE staff will discuss recent developments within the SED, as well as updates to key areas related to the WAI grant.
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| 1:45 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. |
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| 2:00 p.m. to 2:40 p.m. |
- Item 7–Legislative Updates: Committee representatives from the Wage, Labor, and Safety and Governmental Relations Committees (GRC) will provide information on current legislation impacting the WAI grant.
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| 2:40 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. |
- Item 8–Fiscal Year 2024–25 WAI Placement Survey: The CDE will discuss survey results from the 2024–25 WAI Placement Survey.
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| 3:00 p.m. to 3:55 p.m. |
- Item 9–Promoting Neurodivergent Employees: A representative from a consortium of employers in Riverside County will discuss the development of an inclusive work environment, highlighting key strategies such as comprehensive training, policy enhancements, and the establishment of employee resource groups.
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| 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
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| 4:00 p.m. |
- Recess until 8:30 a.m., Wednesday, November 20, 2024
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Day 2 – Wednesday, November 20, 2024, 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time ±
California Department of Education
1430 N Street, Room 4101
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.
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| 9:00 a.m. to 9:20 a.m. |
- Item 2–WAI Budget: The CDE will provide a funding overview for the WAI grant.
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| 9:20 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. |
- Item 3–Assembly Bill 438: The GRC Committee will provide information regarding AB 438 and impacts to transition planning.
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| 9:45 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. |
- Item 4–California Educators Together Committee Update: The California Educators Together Committee will share the latest information regarding a possible collaboration between the California Educators Together web platform and WAI.
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| 10:15 a.m. to 10:20 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.
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| 10:20 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. |
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| 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. |
- Item 6–Connections California: Alyssa DiFilippo from Parents Helping Parents will present on secondary transition resources available through the Connections California website.
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| 11:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. |
- Item 7–Vote on Proposed Bylaws: WAI Advisory committee will vote on proposed changes to State Advisory and Regional Bylaws.
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| 11:30 a.m. to 11:35 a.m. |
- Item 8–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.
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| 11:35 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. |
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| 1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. |
- Item 9–Master Plan for Career Education Update: A representative will provide information on the Governor’s Master Plan for Career Education.
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| 1:30 p.m. to 1:55 p.m. |
- Item 10–WorkAbility I Advisory Committee Recommendations to the California Department of Education: The WAI Advisory Committee continues to develop a list of recommendations to the CDE.
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| 1:55 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. |
- Item 11–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.
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| 2:00 p.m. |
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Last Reviewed: Friday, November 8, 2024
