CARS+ is the only organization whose sole purpose is to represent the unique needs of resource specialists and other special education teachers. The California Association of Resource Specialists was founded in 1981 as a non-profit association dedicated to the support of resource specialists. In February of 1996, the organization voted to expand its active membership to include all special education teachers. CARS+ is organized into seven regions with twenty chapters and over 1,500 members. The organization is governed by a sixteen-member volunteer board. Thirteen board members are elected and three are appointed positions.

Slate of Officers 2009-2010: Elected at the 2009 Convention - General Membership Session

President	Linda Nimer
President-Elect	Joni Clark
Secretary	Naomi Blakely
Treasurer	Laisne Hamilton
Region 2 Director	Chris Walkowiak
Region 3 Director	Nica Cox
Region 4 Director	Melissa Peterson
Region 5 Director	Brenda Bean
Region 6 Director	Cherisse Brantz
Region 7 Director	Dee Torrington
Region 8 Director	Elyse Ungar
Newsletter Director	Robert Hamilton
Legislative Director	Joni Clark
Technical/Communication Director	Joe Reid