San José Unified School District

These committees provide opportunities for parents to volunteer and serve as valuable assets to our schools and communities.
If interested in participating, please call the contact number listed for each committee.

Autism Advisory Committee (AAC)

The AAC is composed of parents and staff. The committee meets on the first Monday of the month from October to May from 4:00 - 6:00 PM.The purpose of the committee is to:
Continue development of SJUSD Autism Program toward goal of reaching world class status.
Continue forum for district/parent communication.
Maintain cutting edge knowledge of current research; disseminate same.
Create opportunities for guest speakers to address staff and parents.
Monitor implementation of Autism Program.
AAC Web site

Community Advisory Committee (CAC SE) of Special Education

What is the Community Advisory Committee for Special Education (CAC SE)?
California Education Code (Part 30, Chapter 2, Article 7, 56190) requires each Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) to establish a Community Advisory Committee for Special Education (CAC SE).
CAC SE responsibilities include parent education and advocacy training, review and development of the special education local plan, participation in district committees directly affecting the special education program, and addressing concerns regarding special education programs that support students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).  The CAC SE is dedicated to insuring that every student receiving special education services within this district is getting the highest quality education.
CAC SE Web Page

District English Learners Advisory Committee (DELAC)

The District English Learners Advisory Committee meets regularly to advise the District governing board regarding District goals and objectives, and to assist in developing a district-wide plan for English Learners Education. Each school SELAC elects one of its members to serve on the DELAC. Call 535-6102 for further information. 2007/08 DELAC Meeting Schedule (PDF)

GATE Parent Advisory Committee (GAC)

A District GATE Parent Advisory Committee (GAC) meets monthly to discuss and solve issues, plan district-wide parent nights, and work on district GATE projects for students. Contact the GATE office at 535-6087 for additional information. GATE web site.

Migrant Education Parent Advisory Committee (PAC)

The Migrant Education PAC meets regularly to advise and help plan the program and budget for Migrant Education. Members are elected in a district-wide process from among the parents whose students are in the Migrant Education Program. Call 535-6360 for further details.

Parent Education/Involvement Task Force

The Task Force meets regularly to advise, assist and review the effectiveness of the Parent/Community activities at the district and school level. The members are parents, teachers, administrators and community members. The Parent Education/Involvement Office is at the district office, Room 341
Call 535-6404 for further information.

Parent Teacher Association/Parent Teacher Student Association Council

The San José Unified PTA Council provides leadership training and provides a forum to allow local PTA/PTSAs to work together on district-wide issues. It also provides a communication link with 6th District PTA at the county level. Each PTA/PTSA Unit is a member of the San Jose Council. The PTA Council maintains an office in the District Office Building at 855 Lenzen Avenue, San Jose, and may be reached by telephone, by leaving a message at 535-6000.

School English Learners Advisory Committee (SELAC)

Each school with more than 20 Limited English Proficient (LEP) students must establish an English Learners Advisory Committee. It may be a sub-committee of the School Site Council (SSC). Committee members are elected by the parents of the LEP students. The SELAC assists in school needs assessments and developing ways to make parents aware of the importance of regular school attendance.