Advisory Commission on Special Education Members
- Gina Plate, Chair
- Barbara Schulman, Vice Chair
- Feda Almaliti
- Mildred Browne
- Morena de Grimaldi
- Kristi Hagans
- Somer Harding
- Sara Jocham
- Betty Karnette
- Matthew Navo
- Lester Pincu
- Nancy Portillo
- Mariano Sanz
- Jaclyn Vincent
- Steven Winlock
Student Members
- Hyla Rachwal
- Jacob Miller
Legislative Members
- Carol Liu, Senate
- Tony Thurmond, Assembly
State Board of Education
- Niki Sandoval, Liaison
State Special Schools
- Scott Kerby, Director, State Special Schools and Services Division
California Department of Education
Executive Secretary
- Fred Balcom, 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. 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
| Schedule of Meeting | Location |
|---|---|
| Wednesday, February 18, 2015 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Pacific Time ± |
California Department of Education 1430 N Street, Room 1101 Sacramento, California 916-445-4602 |
| Thursday, February 19, 2015 8:45 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time ± |
California Department of Education 1430 N Street, Room 1101 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, 1430 N Street, Suite 2401, Sacramento, CA, 95814; telephone, 916-445-4602; fax, 916-327-3706.
Advisory Commission on Special Education
Agenda, Wednesday, February 18, 2015, 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time
California Department of Education
1430 N Street, Room 1101
Sacramento, California
NOTE: Items not heard or completed on February 18, 2015, may be carried over to February 19, 2015.
10:00–10:15 a.m.
- Call to Order–Roll Call
- Salute to the Flag
- Welcome
- Communications and Announcements
- Review of Agenda and Meeting Standards
10:15–10:45 a.m.
Item 1–English Language Arts Framework Chapter 9, Access and Equity: Sampler of statewide training. Chapter 9, Access and Equity, specifically relates to access for students with disabilities. Presented by Kevin Schaefer, Assistant Director of Special Programs, WestEd Center for Prevention and Early Intervention (Item type: Information, discussion)
10:45–11:15 a.m.
Item 2–Statewide Assessment Accessibility and Accommodations: Demonstration of the Smarter Balanced Assessment Individual Student Accessibility and Accommodations Profile (ISAAP) tool. Presented by Shobhana Rishi, E.d.D, Education Programs Consultant, Assessment Development and Administration Division, California Department of Education (CDE). (Item type: Information, discussion)
11:15 a.m.–Noon
Item 3–Statewide Assessment Update: An update will be provided on the Smarter Balanced Assessment as it relates to the special education community and the California Alternate Assessment. Presented by Keric Ashley; Interim Deputy Superintendent of Public Instruction; District, School and Innovation Branch; and Lily Roberts, P.h.D., Education Research and Evaluation Administrator, English Language Proficiency and Alternate Assessments Office, CDE (Item type: Information, discussion)
Noon–1:15 p.m. LUNCH
1:15–1:30 p.m.
Item 4–Student Voice: Gabe Ryan, Blogger for Enablemart: Presentation on self-determination and reflection of K–12 supports and services that enabled positive postsecondary outcomes. (Item type: Information, discussion)
1:30–2:30 p.m.
Item 5–California Special Education Task Force Recommendations: Co-Executive Directors Vicki L. Barber and Maureen Burness will present the California Special Education Task Force report and recommendations. (Item type: Information, discussion)
2:30–3:00 p.m.
Item 6–State Systemic Improvement Plan Information and Recommendations: Fred Balcom, Director, Special Education Division (SED), CDE. (Item type: Information, discussion)
3:00–3:15 p.m.
Item 7–General Public Comment and Organizational Input: Public comment and organizational input 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 for clarification purposes. Issues raised by the public may be referred to a future meeting agenda. Depending on the number of individuals wishing to address the ACSE, the Chair may establish time limits on presentations. (Item type: Information)
3:15–3:30 p.m. BREAK
3:30–3:45 p.m.
Item 8–Liaison Reports: Updates by ACSE liaisons, State Board of Education liaison, and Legislative liaisons. (Item type: Information)
3:45–4:00 p.m.
Item 9–Grazer Outstanding Achievement in Learning (GOAL) Award: The Commission will review response rate for the statewide request for GOAL applications, and the GOAL Award Committee may discuss plans for scoring, selection, and timeline of actions. (Item type: Information)
4:00–4:30 p.m.
Item 10–Unfinished Business: Review day two agenda and expectations.
4:30 p.m. ADJOURNMENT
Adjournment of day's session.
Advisory Commission on Special Education
Agenda, Thursday, February 19, 2015, 8:45 a.m. Pacific Time
California Department of Education
1430 N Street, Room 1101
Sacramento, California
8:45–9:00 a.m.
- Call to Order–Roll Call
- Salute to the Flag
- Communications and Announcements
- Review of Agenda
9:00–9:30 a.m.
Item 11–Public Hearing: California’s Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part B Application. This hearing is the culmination of the federally required 60 day public comment period. Stakeholders are invited to provide verbal or written comment. Presented by Jeffrey Reyes, Education Programs Consultant, SED, CDE. (Item type: Information)
9:30–11:30 a.m.
Item 12−Special Education Task Force Recommendations Review by Workgroups. Stakeholders and visitors are welcome to join the work groups and participate in roundtable discussions. NOTE: This item will not be Webcast. (Item type: Information)
11:30–11:45 a.m. BREAK
11:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
Item 13−Reports from Special Education Task Force Workgroups: Commissioners will reconvene for discussion of work group activity. (Item type: Information)
12:15–1:15 p.m. LUNCH
1:15–1:45 p.m.
Item 14–General Public Comment and Organizational Input*: Public comment is invited on any matter, including items not on the agenda. The ACSE is precluded from discussing matters not included on the agenda; however, questions may be asked for clarification purposes. Issues raised by the public may be referred to a future meeting agenda. Depending on the number of individuals wishing to address the ACSE, the Chair may establish time limits on presentations.
*Time will be allocated to distance participant Family Empowerment Centers (FECs) and Parent Training and Information Centers (PTIs) to present issues of importance to families. Stakeholders wishing to give public comment via teleconference may contact their local FEC or PTI prior to the meeting to arrange in person comment at the FEC or PTI. A listing of California’s federally funded FECs and PTIs can be found on the CDE California Parent Organizations Web page or at the California Family Empowerment Centers on Disability
(PDF).
1:45–2:10 p.m.
Item 15–State Special Schools Director’s Report: Scott Kerby, Director, State Special Schools and Services Division, CDE. (Item type: Information)
2:10–2:35 p.m.
Item 16–State Special Education Director’s Report: Fred Balcom, Director, SED, CDE. (Item type: Information)
2:35–3:00 p.m.
Item 17–Agenda Building for April 29–30, 2015, ACSE Meeting: Commissioners are invited to submit recommendations and suggestions for future meeting agenda items. (Item type: Information)
3:00 p.m. ADJOURNMENT
Adjournment of day's session.
Adjournment of meeting.