Our Member Benefits

Regional Networking
CAPSES maintains 10 regions throughout the State under the leadership of the CAPSES Board of Directors. Each region is coordinated by local Board Member Regional Representatives. This unique structure enables local member private special education schools to communicate directly with the Board through their Regional Representatives to acquire pertinent information about new state public policy and school management. Regional networking among local members provides a more unified voice to address local public policy issues that are uniquely characteristic of their local region. Local regional meetings are held in consideration of the needs and availability of local members. Check with the Regional Board Representative in your area for their regional calendar of events.

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Governmental Affairs Advocacy
Effective advocacy at the federal, state, and local levels of government is the primary focus of the CAPSES Governmental Affairs Committee Annual Action Plan. Under the direction and coordination of the CAPSES Governmental Affairs Committee, independently contracted lobbyists and consultants implement advocacy efforts to that impact proposed state and federal and state legislation and other public policies on behalf of member private special education schools and the special education students and families they serve. The CAPSES Director of Public and Governmental Affairs meets regularly with the CAPSES Governmental Affairs Committee in addition to providing regular updates on the Association’s public policy development and coordination efforts to the Board of Directors at their meetings and attending local regional meetings with members. Lastly, CAPSES members receive electronic bulletins issued regulary to inform them of other public policy coordination efforts that occur between CAPSES local regional meetings.

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Technical Assistance
CAPSES Executive Office staff are available to assist CAPSES members in better understanding current federal and state laws, regulations and other public policies in addition to proposed new legislation and regulations which affects private special education schools in California.

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Public Policy Seminars
Members of the CAPSES Governmental Affairs Committee and other Board members educate nonpublic schools about public policy, legislation and regulations which will impact them during regional meetings held throughout the State. These seminars serve to keep members abreast of significant changes in public policy and CAPSES’ Governmental Affairs efforts affecting private special education schools.

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Annual Conference
Each Spring the CAPSES Annual Conference brings together nonpublic and public school educators throughout the State to share information about new innovations, strategies and other issues facing special education and the education of pupils with disabilities.

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Insurance Coverage
CAPSES’ consulting insurance brokerage firm is able to offer members a comprehensive market of competitive professional, directors and officers, general and property liability insurance coverages, as well as a wide array of employee benefit and workers compensation insurance. High quality services are provided in a cost effective manner suited especially to your individual needs.

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Membership Directory
The CAPSES Membership Directory serves as a powerful marketing tool for CAPSES member schools and agencies. The CAPSES Membership Directory is available on CAPSES’ website at www.capses.com.

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Publications and Other Support
A membership newsletter, periodic advisories about legislative and other public policy issues, sample versions of forms, state policies and procedures are all available to CAPSES members. The CAPSES website currently provides valuable information regarding the Association, membership information and application forms, and access to an extensive list of membership benefit services available. CAPSES website will extend its links to other professional and educational specialists and organizations, state and federal agencies, and other parent and educator resources currently available on the Internet. The CAPSES website is located at www.capses.com.

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