Caregiver Council for Disability Inclusion (CCDI)

  • The mission of the D65 CCDI is to facilitate partnership and collaboration between families of children with disabilities and the School District. The goals are to promote understanding of and respect for children with disabilities, as well as inclusion of and improved outcomes for them in school and in the larger community. In short, we seek to nurture a sense of belonging for all. To those ends, the D65 CCDI will work to:

    • Create a network for families of children with disabilities and provide a forum to share information;
    • Advise the Assistant Superintendent of Student Services on operations and development of individualized education programs, training needs for educators, students and families, and related policy;
    • Stay current on public policy issues that impact District 65 and advocate on behalf of the membership with outside organizations;
    • Promote communications and programs within the community that encourage increased understanding, acceptance, and inclusion for all;
    • Provide informational forums and training to families, educators, students, and other related professionals.

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      Adopted Bylaws

      • CCDI Adopted Bylaws

        The CCDI bylaws were adopted during the SEPAC meeting on Wednesday, June 1, 2022.

        CCDI Bylaws (English)

      CCDI Leadership

      • CCDI Leadership Team

        The current members of the CCDI Leadership Team were elected during the May 24, 2023 CCDI meeting -

        • Director: Inbal Fraiman
        • Member at Large: Kelly Baldrate
        • Member at Large: Silvia Rodriguez

      Upcoming Events

      • The mission of the D65 CCDI is to facilitate partnership and collaboration between families of children with disabilities and the School District. The goals are to promote understanding of and respect for children with disabilities, as well as inclusion of and improved outcomes for them in school and in the larger community.

        Please join us for our four scheduled meetings during the 2023-2024 school year! See the District calendar for more information.

        • Tuesday, September 12: 6:30-8 p.m.
        • Tuesday, December 12: 6:30-8 p.m.
        • Tuesday, February 13: 6:30-8 p.m.
        • Tuesday, May 14: 6:30-8 p.m.

      CCDI Resources

      • IEP legal basics, Embrace system

        The following presentation was presented at the SEPAC meeting on Thursday, December 2, 2021. This presentation, available in Spanish, focuses on IEPs and covers the legal basics, jargon, the District's new Embrace system, and the goal of student participation up to and including student-led IEPs.

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      • D65 Inclusion Dashboard

        The D65 Inclusion Dashboard includes resources and videos for families and community members pertaining to inclusive education, as well as a recording of the SEPAC October 5, 2021 event. To login to the dashboard, please click the link and enter the passcode: inclusion.

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      • Shared Vision for Family Engagement (ENGLISH)

        The following presentation was presented at the SEPAC meeting on Wednesday, May 12, 2021. This presentation, available in English, focuses on defining family engagement and provides families with resources and tips to better partner with the district. 

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      • Una visión compartida para el involucramiento familiar (SPANISH)

        The following presentation was presented at the SEPAC meeting on Wednesday, May 12, 2021. This presentation, available in Spanish, focuses on defining family engagement and provides families with resources and tips to better partner with the district.

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      • Presentation on Inclusive Practices in D65

        The following presentation was presented at the SEPAC meeting on Wednesday, April 7, 2021. This presentation covers inclusive education, co-teaching practices, and universal design for learning, as it relates to educational practices in District 65. 

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      • Presentation on Inclusive Practices in D65 (VIDEO)

        The following is a recording of the presentation that was presented at the SEPAC meeting on Wednesday, April 7, 2021. 

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