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WorkAbility1@cde.ca.gov.
WAI State Advisory Committee Members
Guidelines for Public Input Sessions
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, September 13, 2023, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Pacific Time ±
California Department of Education
1430 N Street, Room 4101
Sacramento, California 95814
916-445-4602
| Time |
Item |
| 9:00–9:30 a.m. |
- Item 1–Call to Order: Welcome and Introductions; Mission and Vision; Approval of Minutes.
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| 9:30–9:50 a.m. |
- Item 2–Special Vote: WAI Advisory will vote on one position: Advisory Secretary.
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| 9:50–10:35 a.m. |
- Item 3–Committee and Region Updates: Region co-managers and committee chairs share news and updates.
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| 10:35–10:45 a.m. |
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| 10:45–11:20 a.m. |
- Item 4–Bagley Keene and Robert’s Rules of Order Review: Annual review of Bagley Keene mandates related to WAI Advisory and Robert’s Rules of Order to ensure a smooth, orderly, and fairly conducted meeting.
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| 11:20–11:30 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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| 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. |
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| 1:00–2:00 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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| 2:00–2:20 p.m. |
- Item 7–Replacing the Term “Stakeholder”: WAI Advisory will discuss input they have received from the field as to a replacement term for “stakeholder” within the WAI Mission Statement and make a recommendation to CDE.
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| 2:20–2:50 p.m. |
- Item 8–Priorities for the Next Two Years: WAI Advisory will revisit the results of the WAI Advisory Survey and discuss priorities.
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| 2:50–3:00 p.m. |
- Item 9–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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| 3:00 p.m. |
- Recess until 8:30 a.m., Thursday, September 14, 2023
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Day 2 – Thursday, September 14, 2023, 8:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Pacific Time ±
California Department of Education
1430 N Street, Room 4101
Sacramento, California 95814
916-445-4602
| Time |
Item |
| 8:30–9:00 a.m. |
- Item 1–Call to Order: Welcome and Introductions; Mission and Vision
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| 9:00–9:10 a.m. |
- Item 2–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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| 9:10–10:40 a.m. |
- Item 3– Workgroups: WAI Advisory will conduct consecutive workgroups on the following topics: Student Voice; WAI Annual Program Requirements Report Rubric Revisions; Updating WAI Advisory Bylaws; Training Needs; and Tips from Managers on how to assist those new to WorkAbility.
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| 10:40–10:50 a.m. |
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| 10:45–11:20 a.m. |
- Item 4–Continuation of Workgroups: WAI Advisory members will continue to conduct the workgroups from Item #3.
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| 11:20 a.m.–12:50 p.m. |
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| 12:50–2:15 p.m. |
- Item 5–WorkAbility I Advisory Workgroup Reports and Recommendations to the California Department of Education: WAI Advisory will report on the progress and next steps for the Workgroups, as well as discuss and provide recommendations to the CDE on various topics.
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| 2:15–2:30 p.m. |
- Item 6–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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| 2:30 p.m. |
- Adjournment of September WorkAbility I Advisory Meeting
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Last Reviewed: Friday, February 7, 2025
