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REGIONAL NETWORKING
​CAPSES consists of 14 regions throughout the state operating under the leadership of the CAPSES Board of Directors. Local Board Members and Region Representatives coordinate each region. This unique structure enables local CAPSES members to gather, meet and discuss issues directly relating to their schools and agencies as well as receive pertinent information regarding state and local public policy (CDE, CTC, SELPAs, LEAs, and state legislation).
Regions through the State:
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San Diego - San Diego & Imperial Counties
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Orange County - Orange County
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Los Angeles - East, Central & South Los Angeles, San Fernando Valley
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San Gabriel Valley - San Gabriel Valley *see below
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Central Coast - San Luis Obispo, San Benito, Ventura & Santa Barbara Counties
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Inland Empire - San Bernardino & Riverside Counties
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South San Joaquin Valley - Madera, Fresno, Kings, Tulare, & Kern Counties
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North San Joaquin Valley - San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Merced, Amador, Alpine, Mono, Tuolumne & Mariposa Counties
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Peninsula South Bay - Santa Clara & Santa Cruz Counties
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East Bay - Alameda, Contra Costa & Solano Counties
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North Bay - San Francisco, Marin, Sonoma, Lake, Napa, & San Mateo Counties
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Sacramento - Sacramento, El Dorado, Sutter, Yuba, Yolo, Placer, Sierra, Butte & Colusa Counties
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Shasta Cascade Butte - Lassen, Modoc, Plumas, Shasta, Siskiyou, Tehama, Trinity, & Glen Counties
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North Coast - Del Norte, Humboldt, & Mendocino Counties
CAPSES CONFERENCE & WORKSHOPS
Administrative/ Legislative Conference, Sacramento
Each year, CAPSES holds Administrator Training Day, Legislative Day, and an Annual Conference. Administrator Training Day and Legislative Day are held each in Sacramento, CA. Sessions include public policy, state and federal legislation, updates from the California Department of Education, and Capitol Advisors. Nonpublic school and agency administrators are encouraged to attend.
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The CAPSES Virtual Workshops are half-day sessions of dynamic content combining the most up-to-date information and best practices. The top leaders from the frontlines of special education speak on topics including administration, curriculum, behavior, and therapy. Nonpublic school and agency administrators and service providers are encouraged to attend.
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
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The CAPSES Executive Director, Board Members, and Consultants are available by phone or email, as well as through region meetings to assist CAPSES Member Nonpublic Schools and Agencies with understanding current federal and state budgets, laws, regulations, and public policies. Members of our Governmental Affairs Committee have specialized knowledge regarding Special Education and Related Services. Articles (and source documents) regarding the impact of proposed legislation, regulations, and public policy are a regular feature of our Newsletter, sent to Member Schools and Agencies.
PREFERRED PARTNERS
With mounting operating costs, schools and agencies are under extreme pressure to find new and innovative ways to trim their expenses. Every dollar shaved off of capital, or operating costs can translate into more resources for educating your students. By utilizing the CAPSES’ Members Preferred Partners and the saving opportunities offered by collaborative partners and affiliate vendors, your school or agency can save significantly.
