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​NE​WS & EVENTS​

Special Meeting

Wednesday, June 3, 2020

Time: 6:00 pm 

CAC Virtual Meeting Link

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Public Comments Submission
Public Comments Submission Link

Thank you for submitting your public comment for the May 13, 2020 Board Meeting of the Community Advisory Committee Board. All WOCCSE stakeholders may address the Board on any topic. All comments submitted will be forwarded to the CAC Board and also shared on the "Board Agendas" page on the WOCCSE website. 

Public comment submissions will close one hour prior to the scheduled start time of the Board meeting. 

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Sensory Friendly Means Arts Access for All

 

To give everyone in our community the opportunity to experience the joy of attending a live performance, we now present a series of sensory-friendly performances as part of our Family Series. These shows are designed specifically for patrons on the autism spectrum, and others with sensory sensitivity, to enjoy with their families.

What Sensory Friendly means:

  • Reduction of sound levels, particularly loud or startling sounds.

  • Reduction of overwhelming stage lighting.

  • Low ambient lighting in the theater throughout the performance so patrons are able to see should they need to move around or exit the theater.

  • Preparatory materials called Previsit Guides will be provided to patrons so they will know what to expect from the performance. Previsit Guides include pictures with simple captions of the theater going experience. 

  • The use of mobile electronic devices are allowed during the performance if they are being used as a communication device.

  • Designated break spaces will be available for those who might feel overwhelmed and need a break from the performance.

Click here for more info!

OCTOBER

Dyslexia Awareness Month

“Dyslexia is a specific learning disability that is neurobiological in origin. It is characterized by difficulties with accurate and/or fluent word recognition and by poor spelling and decoding abilities. These difficulties typically result from a deficit in the phonological component of language that is often unexpected in relation to other cognitive abilities and the provision of effective classroom instruction. Secondary consequences may include problems in reading comprehension and reduced reading experience that can impede growth of vocabulary and background knowledge.”

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Dyslexia affects 1 in 5 individuals.

Dyslexia may also be understood at one type of a "specific learning disability," which is defined in California's regulations pertaining to students who qualify for special education services. 

In honor of Dyslexia Awareness Month, HBCSD passed a Resolution and the City of HB passed a Proclamation bringing awareness to Dyslexia.

California Department of Education

California Dyslexia Guidelines

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August 2017

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In response to the passage of Assembly Bill 1369, Chapter 647, Statutes of 2015, and which added sections 56334 and 56335 to California Education Code.  The guidelines are to assist regular education teachers, special education teacher, and parents in identifying, assessing, and supporting students with dyslexia.

Click on the cover to download

Some Symptoms/characteristics of Dyslexia:

  1. Inability to sound out new words

  2. Limited sight-word vocabulary

  3. Listening comprehension exceeds reading comprehension

  4. Inadequate response to effective instruction and intervention 

Upcoming Events

 

WED AUG 31
 

1ST DAY OF SCHOOL

(HBUHSD)

THU SEPT 1

 

1ST DAY OF SCHOOL
(WSD)

WED SEPT 7
 

1ST DAY OF SCHOOL
(FVSD & OVSD)

THU SEPT 8
 

1ST DAY OF SCHOOL
(HBCSD)

WED  OCT 8

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First CAC Business Meeting/Parent Training of 2019-2020 School Year

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WED  May 13

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CAC Business Meeting

6:00-7:30pm @ Virtual Meeting

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Click here for a copy of our Agenda!

BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT


FVSD - Elementary: SEPT 15; Middle School: SEPT 22

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HBCSD -Elementary: SEPT 22; Middle School: SEPT 29

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HBUHSD - Refer to individual school sites

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OVSD - Elementary: SEPT 28; Middle School: SEPT 29

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WSD - Elementary: SEPT 20; Middle School: SEPT 14

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