Become involved! The CA Advisory Commission on Special Education (ACSE) meets in Sacramento and can also be viewed live via Web cast!
  
For more details and information about the ACSE, go to  http://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/se/as/acse.asp and/or contact Kathleen Smith, Staff Liaison, Advisory Commission on Special Education at kasmith@cde.ca.gov or 916-327-3698. 

The Commission provides recommendations and advice to the State Board of Education, the Superintendent of Public Instruction, the Legislature, and the Governor in new or continuing areas of research, program development and evaluation in California special education. The Commission is an advisory body required by Federal (20 USC 1412(a)(21)) and State Statute (EC 33590-6).

Who serves on the Commission?
The Advisory Commission consists of appointed members from the Speaker of the Assembly, Senate Committee on Rules, Governor, and the State Board of Education. The membership consists of parents, persons with disabilities, persons knowledgeable about the administration of special education, teachers, and legislative representation from the Assembly and Senate.