WAI State Advisory Meeting August 24, 2020

WorkAbility I (WAI) State Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda.

This meeting was held via Zoom.

WorkAbility I Advisory Committee Members

Chris LeRoy, Chair
Shawna Pacheco, Alt-Chair
Lisa Martinez, Secretary

Lisa Garcia
Linda Osborn
Jennifer Reimer
Joanna Della Gatta
Lisa Fettig
Annette Rodarte
Barbara Watts
Tedra Trimm
Nathan Molina
Heather Humphrey
Robynn Gualtiere
Tara Jones
Mercille Lush
Richard Fujii
Jina Martelle
Tracy Cleary

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.

WorkAbility I Advisory Committee

Meeting Schedule	Meeting Location
Monday, August 24, 2020 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Pacific Time ±	This meeting was held via Zoom.

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

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 WorkAbility I 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.

WorkAbility I Advisory Committee

Monday, August 24, 2020, 8:30 a.m. Pacific Time

Time	Item
8:30–8:45 a.m.	Call to Order: Welcome and Introductions; Approval of Minutes
8:45–9:45 a.m.	CDE Update: CDE staff will discuss recent developments within the Special Education Division.
9:45–9:50 a.m.	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.
9:50–10:25 a.m.	Project Status Updates: WAI Advisory and CDE staff will report on the status of initiatives and workgroups launched in the 2019–20 school year. New initiatives and workgroups may be proposed for the 2020–21 school year.
10:25–10:45 a.m.	Break
10:45–11:15 a.m.	WAI Regional Institutes: WAI Advisory and CDE staff will discuss updates and next steps regarding the upcoming WAI Collaborative Institutes.
11:15–11:45 a.m.	Work-Placement Options: WAI Advisory and CDE staff will discuss options and opportunities for work experience placements during the COVID-19 shutdowns.
11:45 a.m.–Noon	Recognition of Advisory Members: CDE staff will recognize accomplishments of WAI Advisory Members.
Noon–12:20 p.m.	Committee Feedback / Open Floor: WAI Advisory will provide and discuss committee updates.
12:20–12:25 p.m.	Public Comment
12:25–12:30 p.m.	Adjournment of August WAI Advisory Meeting

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

Last Reviewed: Monday, May 8, 2023