SILENCING PARENTS

Parent Engagement Is Still Not On The Calendar

The public continues to demand the reinstatement of the Parent Engagement and Special Education committees. No meetings have been scheduled.

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“I don’t know that we’ve done enough to be deeply engaged with our families who have vastly diverse experiences”

- Tanya Franklin

The Community Advisory Committee (CAC) advises the LAUSD Board of Education to advocate for effective Special Education programs and services. Its members are appointed by the board and include parents, students, teachers, and other champions for students with disabilities. The committee operates under the belief “that effective partnerships between families, community members and schools can help children with exceptional needs to achieve their highest potential.”

At the February meeting of the CAC, a motion was considered stating that “the ongoing pandemic has caused unprecedented disruptions to our children’s education” and…