Join Us! Community Advisory Committee Meeting January 20, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. The Community Advisory Committee (CAC) is a group of parents, educators, and community members who support the needs of students with disabilities and advise the SELPA and member districts on training, resources, and community perspectives. The CAC meets four times each year and works to promote awareness, inclusion, and acceptance of diverse learning needs.Click to learn more about the CAC and view upcoming meeting dates, including our second meeting scheduled for January 20, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. ALERT
WOCCSE Welcomes New Director, Jonathan Raymond WOCCSE is excited to welcome Jonathan Raymond as our new Director. Jonathan has already begun meeting with district teams, visiting classrooms, and engaging in Listening and Learning Tours across the consortium. His collaborative leadership and commitment to inclusive practices make him a wonderful addition to the WOCCSE CREW. Read the full announcement below.
November Lighthouse Spotlight: Corey Thompson WOCCSE is proud to honor Corey Thompson as our November Lighthouse Spotlight Award recipient. Corey’s warm, engaging approach to early childhood special education and her recent statewide CalECSE award reflect her commitment to creating a classroom where all students can shine.
Lighthouse Award Spotlight WOCCSE is honored to recognize Melissa Kim as our inaugural Lighthouse Award recipient. Known for her compassionate teaching and her unwavering belief in every child’s potential, Melissa also extends her support to colleagues and programs across FVSD. She is a shining example of what it means to guide others with excellence.
Community Advisory Committee Meeting Community Advisory Committee (CAC)The Community Advisory Committee is a group of parents, educators, and community members who support the needs of students with disabilities and advise the SELPA and districts on training, supports, and community perspectives. The CAC meets four times a year and works to promote awareness, inclusion, and acceptance of diverse learning needs.Click to read more about the CAC and upcoming meeting dates, including our first meeting on November 18.
Welcome Our New Program Specialist, Marla Kennady Welcome Our New Program Specialist, Marla KennadyWOCCSE is excited to welcome Marla Kennady as our newest Program Specialist. Marla brings extensive experience as a Program Coordinator and School Psychologist, with a strong background in behavior support, conflict resolution, and districtwide systems alignment.Click to read more about Marla’s role and the expertise she brings to WOCCSE.
New or Renewal NPA/NPS Application NPAs must submit their application and a completed NPA Certification Application Checklist to the Executive Secretary. All required documents, whether hard copies or clearly scanned, will be reviewed by the Chief SELPA Officer. Unclear documents will be returned and will not be accepted.Hard copies can be mailed to: C/O Nicole Gunsaulus 5832 Bolsa Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92649Electronic copies can be emailed to [email protected]SELPA approval does not constitute an endorsement of, or agreement to, a contract.
Welcome Dr. Cammie Nguyen to WOCCSE! Dr. Cammie Nguyen joins HBUHSD as the Chief SELPA Officer for WOCCSE after spending the past five years as the Assistant Superintendent of Special Education and Student Services in the La Habra City School District. With over 20 years of experience in education with an emphasis on special education leadership, Dr. Nguyen holds a wealth of knowledge in coordination, communication, and collaborative leadership essential to effective consortium work. During her time as an assistant superintendent, Dr. Nguyen has led system-wide supports through special education, behavioral health, and crisis response, and was awarded as the Orange County School Counselor Advocate of the Year in 2023 by the Orange County Department of Education.