Notice of Public Meeting on May 24: Reducing Caseload Ratios

Special Board Meeting on May 18: Performance Contract Public Input

Board of Director’s Meeting (September 1st)

The Board of Directors is meeting on Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at 6:00 PM via Zoom. The closed session Call to Order is scheduled for 6:00 PM. The public session Call to Order is scheduled for 6:30 PM. 

Everyone from the community is welcome to attend. Spanish interpretation will be available at the start of the meeting. If you require assistance to register or if you have any questions, please contact Megan Mendes, MeganM@westsiderc.org

DOWNLOAD MEETING AGENDA HERE

Register Here: https://westsiderc-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_GUJhJMDQS_SNqoE0syvtCg

Meeting ID: 880 4381 1442

Password:  037438

Spanish Audio (for phone users needing to access the audio in Spanish; no link required)
Call-In Phone #: (669)-900-6833
Meeting ID: 877 853 5247 (no passcode)

La Junta Directiva se reunirá el miércoles 3 de marzo de 2021 a las 6:00 PM a través de Zoom. La sesión cerrada Call to Order está programada para las 6:00 PM. La sesión pública de Llamada al orden está programada para las 6:30 p.m.

Todos son bienvenidos a asistir. Habrá interpretación en español disponible al comienzo la reunión. Si necesita ayuda para registrarse o si tiene alguna pregunta, comuníquese con la Coordinadora de la Junta de WRC, Megan Mendes, por correo electrónico a executiveassistant@westsiderc.org

Descargue la agenda de a reunión de la junta AQUI

Para registrarse para esta reunión, haga clic en este enlace: https://westsiderc-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_GUJhJMDQS_SNqoE0syvtCg

Meeting ID: 880 4381 1442

Password:  037438

Audio en español (para usuarios de teléfonos que necesiten acceder al audio en español; no se requiere enlace)
Número de teléfono para llamar: (669) -900-6833
ID de reunión: 877 853 5247 (sin contraseña)

Board of Director’s Special Meeting 3/3 at 6pm

The Board of Directors are meeting on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at 6:00 PM via Zoom.

Everyone from the community is welcome to attend. Spanish interpretation will be available at the start of the meeting. If you require assistance to register or if you have any questions, please contact the WRC Board Liaison, Jeanine McCoy, via email at executiveassistant@westsiderc.org

Meeting Packet: Board of Directors Meeting Agenda – March 3, 2021

To register for this meeting, click on this link: https://westsiderc-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SidzRQ16TsC8ozyiX1Xq9Q

Meeting ID: 990 8482 8464
Passcode:  763604

Spanish Audio (for phone users needing to access the audio in Spanish; no link required)
Call-In Phone #: (669)-900-6833
Meeting ID: 877 853 5247  (no passcode)

La Junta Directiva se reunirá el miércoles 3 de marzo de 2021 a las 6:00 PM a través de Zoom.

Todos son bienvenidos a asistir. Habrá interpretación en español disponible al comienzo la reunión. Si necesita ayuda para registrarse o si tiene alguna pregunta, comuníquese con la Coordinadora de la Junta de WRC, Jeanine McCoy, por correo electrónico a executiveassistant@westsiderc.org

paqurte de reunión de la junta: Board of Directors Meeting Agenda – March 3, 2021

Para registrarse para esta reunión, haga clic en este enlace: https://westsiderc-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SidzRQ16TsC8ozyiX1Xq9Q

ID de reunión: 990 8482 8464
Código de acceso: 763604

Audio en español (para usuarios de teléfonos que necesiten acceder al audio en español; no se requiere enlace)
Número de teléfono para llamar: (669) -900-6833
ID de reunión: 877 853 5247   (sin contraseña)

1.27.21 Board of Director’s Meeting Announcement, Agenda and Packet

The Board of Directors are meeting on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at 6:00 PM via Zoom.

Everyone from the community is welcome to attend. Spanish interpretation will be available at the start of the meeting. If you require assistance to register or if you have any questions, please contact the WRC Board Liaison, Jeanine McCoy, via email at executiveassistant@westsiderc.org

Board Meeting Agenda:  Board of Directors Board Meeting Agenda January 27, 2021

Board Packet: Board of Directors Board Meeting Packet – January 27, 2021

To register for this meeting, click on this link: https://westsiderc-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_tgh_NkEMSom1zyejUPzo8A

Meeting Id: 953 8358 6135
Passcode: 090920

Spanish Audio (for phone users needing to access the audio in Spanish; no link required)
Call-In Phone #: (669)-900-6833
Meeting ID: 877 853 5247  (no passcode)

La Junta Directiva se reunirá el miércoles 27 de enero de 2021 a las 6:00 PM a través de Zoom.

Todos son bienvenidos a asistir. Habrá interpretación en español disponible al comienzo la reunión. Si necesita ayuda para registrarse o si tiene alguna pregunta, comuníquese con la Coordinadora de la Junta de WRC, Jeanine McCoy, por correo electrónico a executiveassistant@westsiderc.org

agenda de la reunión de la junta:  Board of Directors Board Meeting Agenda January 27, 2021

Para registrarse para esta reunión, haga clic en este enlace: https://westsiderc-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_tgh_NkEMSom1zyejUPzo8A
ID de reunión: 953 8358 6135
Código de acceso: 090920

Audio en español (para usuarios de teléfonos que necesiten acceder al audio en español; no se requiere enlace)
Número de teléfono para llamar: (669) -900-6833
ID de reunión: 877 853 5247   (sin contraseña)

WRC Board of Director’s Meeting–12/16/20 at 6pm

The Board of Directors are meeting on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at 6:00 PM via Zoom.

Everyone from the community is welcome to attend. Spanish interpretation will be available at the start of the meeting. If you require assistance to register or if you have any questions, please contact the WRC Board Liaison, Lisa Brady, via email at executiveassistant@westsiderc.org

To register for this meeting, click on this link:
https://westsiderc-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BgVVn7XiQIKlPuPygtm8YA

Meeting ID: 984 8343 2800
Passcode: 121620

Spanish Audio (for phone users needing to access the audio in Spanish; no link required)
Call-In Phone #: (669)-900-6833
Meeting ID: 877 853 5247
(no passcode)

La Junta Directiva se reunirá el miércoles 16 de diciembre de 2020 a las 6:00 PM a través de Zoom.

Todos son bienvenidos a asistir. Habrá interpretación en español disponible al comienzo la reunión. Si necesita ayuda para registrarse o si tiene alguna pregunta, comuníquese con la Coordinadora de la Junta de WRC, Lisa Brady, por correo electrónico a executiveassistant@westsiderc.org

Para registrarse para esta reunion, haga clic en este enlace: https://westsiderc-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6M2tt6C5TzuD5a0kduohPA

Board of Directors Meeting (Virtual): December 2, 2020

The Board of Directors are meeting on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at 6:00 PM via Zoom. To access the meeting materials, click here.

Everyone from the community is welcome to attend. Spanish interpretation will be available at the start of the meeting. If you require assistance to register or if you have any questions, please contact the WRC Board Liaison, Lisa Brady, via email at executiveassistant@westsiderc.org

To register for this meeting, click on this link: https://westsiderc-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6M2tt6C5TzuD5a0kduohPA
Call-In Phone #: (669)-900-6833
Meeting ID: 926 5885 0945
Passcode: 12220

Spanish Audio (for phone users needing to access the audio in Spanish; no link required)
Call-In Phone #: (669)-900-6833
Meeting ID: 926 5885 0945
(no passcode)

La Junta Directiva se reunirá el miércoles 2 de diciembre de 2020 a las 6:00 PM a través de Zoom. Para acceder a los materiales de la reunión, haga clic aquí.

Todos son bienvenidos a asistir. Habrá interpretación en español disponible al comienzo la reunión. Si necesita ayuda para registrarse o si tiene alguna pregunta, comuníquese con la Coordinadora de la Junta de WRC, Lisa Brady, por correo electrónico a executiveassistant@westsiderc.org

Para registrarse para esta reunion, haga clic en este enlace: https://westsiderc-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6M2tt6C5TzuD5a0kduohPA

Board of Directors Meeting (Virtual): June 3, 2020

The next Westside Regional Center Board of Directors meeting will be June 3rd, 2020 at 6:00pm. This meeting will be held virtually on Zoom. Instructions to join are as follows:

  1. If you haven’t already, sign up for a free Zoom account: zoom.us/signup
  2. Go to: zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_44GTvPsgSCyp3YcRON9CEQ to register to attend this meeting.
  • You will be asked for your name and a valid email address.
  • This is so we can take attendance instead of using a sign-in sheet.
  1. You will receive an email with a unique-to-you link with instructions to join the meeting.
  2. On the day and time of the meeting, click the link to join, and enter the password.

If you would like to join via phone in English:

  • Dial-In Phone Number: (669)-900-6833
  • Webinar ID: 926 4557 8964
  • Password: 060320

To listen to the presentation in Spanish by phone: 

  • Call the following number
    • 833-548-0282
  • After logging in, you will be asked to enter the code and press the pound sign
    • 438 836 4040#

If you have any questions, please contact the Board Liaison, Kate Harvey: kateh@westsiderc.org

Upcoming Board of Directors Meeting (Virtual)

The next Westside Regional Center Board of Directors meeting will be May 6th 2020 at 6:00pm. This meeting will be held virtually on Zoom. Instructions to join are as follows:

  1. If you haven’t already, sign up for a free Zoom account: https://zoom.us/signup
  2. Go to: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/uJQvduCvrDksHB7RAPpv1QyukqFS_9NrFQ to register to attend this meeting.
  • You will be asked for your name and a valid email address.
  • This is so we can take attendance instead of using a sign-in sheet.
  1. You will receive an email with a unique-to-you link with instructions to join the meeting.
  2. On the day and time of the meeting, click the link to join, and enter the password.

Spanish interpretation will be available upon entering the meeting.  

If you have any questions, please contact the Board Liaison: kateh@westsiderc.org

Meet the new Chair of the WRC Board of Directors!

Dr. Sofia M. Vergara is the new Board Chair at WRC. She earned her Doctorate in Educational Leadership for Social Justice from Loyola Marymount University (LMU), as well as her Masters there in Secondary Education. Since 2017, she has been teaching university classes on Disability and Multiculturalism in Special Education at LMU. For the past 14 years, she has also taught Spanish at New Roads High School in Santa Monica. She earlier graduated from UC Berkeley with a major in Political Science and double-minors in Spanish and Disability Studies. More recently, she along with a colleague have launched a new nonprofit, Bridges to Inclusion, to provide services to empower educators, families and students with disabilities. A life-long learner, dedicated educator, and motivated and inspiring advocate, she was unanimously elected as the first client to lead in the history of WRC. Congratulations Dr. Vergara!


¡CONOZCA A LA NUEVA PRESIDENTA DE LA JUNTA DIRECTIVA DEL WRC!

La Dra. Sofía M. Vergara es la nueva presidenta de la Junta Directiva del WRC. Cuenta con un doctorado en Liderazgo Educativo para la Justicia Social y una maestría en Educación Secundaria, ambos por la Universidad Loyola Marymount (LMU). Desde 2017, imparte clases sobre las discapacidades y el multiculturalismo en la educación especial en la LMU. Por otra parte, lleva 14 años enseñando español en New Roads High School en Santa Mónica. Anteriormente, se graduó de la carrera de Ciencias Políticas con especialidad (minors) en Español y Estudios sobre la Discapacidad, en UC Berkeley. Más recientemente lanzó, junto con una colega, una nueva organización sin fines de lucro, Bridges to Inclusion, con el fin de brindar servicios para fortalecer a los educadores, familias y estudiantes con discapacidades. Aprendiz permanente, educadora dedicada y defensora motivada e inspiradora, fue elegida por unanimidad como la primera clienta en encabezar el WRC en su historia. ¡Felicidades!