SFUSD Community Advisory Council outlines special education priorities for 2021-2022
September 28, 2021 | San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
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The San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) held a significant meeting on July 4, 2025, where members of the Community Advisory Committee (CAC) for Special Education presented their priorities for the upcoming school year. Julia Martin, the SFUSD liaison to the CAC, opened the meeting, emphasizing the committee's commitment to advocating for effective special education programs and services.
CAC Chair Danielle Satinover highlighted the committee's efforts to promote inclusivity, noting the increase in participation from the Latinx community and the provision of multilingual support at meetings. The CAC aims to ensure that all students, particularly those requiring special education services, are treated as general education students who need additional support to succeed.
The committee outlined its annual priorities, which include social, emotional, and mental health supports, racial and socioeconomic justice, and curriculum interventions in math and reading. They expressed concern over the ongoing staffing crisis, which has left over 150 paraeducator positions unfilled, significantly impacting the support available to students.
CAC members stressed the importance of mental health resources as students transition back to in-person learning following the pandemic. They called for more behavior support and de-escalation training for staff to create a safe and supportive environment for all students. The committee also urged SFUSD to improve accessibility in the enrollment process and ensure that special education programs are adequately represented in school materials.
Public comments during the meeting echoed the CAC's concerns, with educators sharing personal experiences of challenges faced by students with disabilities. They called for urgent action to address unsafe school conditions and advocate for better support for both students and staff.
The meeting concluded with a commitment to continue advocating for the needs of students with disabilities and to work collaboratively with SFUSD leadership to implement necessary changes. The CAC looks forward to further discussions and actions to enhance the educational experience for all students in the district.
CAC Chair Danielle Satinover highlighted the committee's efforts to promote inclusivity, noting the increase in participation from the Latinx community and the provision of multilingual support at meetings. The CAC aims to ensure that all students, particularly those requiring special education services, are treated as general education students who need additional support to succeed.
The committee outlined its annual priorities, which include social, emotional, and mental health supports, racial and socioeconomic justice, and curriculum interventions in math and reading. They expressed concern over the ongoing staffing crisis, which has left over 150 paraeducator positions unfilled, significantly impacting the support available to students.
CAC members stressed the importance of mental health resources as students transition back to in-person learning following the pandemic. They called for more behavior support and de-escalation training for staff to create a safe and supportive environment for all students. The committee also urged SFUSD to improve accessibility in the enrollment process and ensure that special education programs are adequately represented in school materials.
Public comments during the meeting echoed the CAC's concerns, with educators sharing personal experiences of challenges faced by students with disabilities. They called for urgent action to address unsafe school conditions and advocate for better support for both students and staff.
The meeting concluded with a commitment to continue advocating for the needs of students with disabilities and to work collaboratively with SFUSD leadership to implement necessary changes. The CAC looks forward to further discussions and actions to enhance the educational experience for all students in the district.
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