English Language Advisory Committee
ELAC COMMITTEE
* Chair: Norma Felix
* DELAC Rep: Rosa Roque
* Alt DELAC Rep: Ana Franco
English
ABOUT ELAC:
What is ELAC? English Learner Advisory Committee
What is an English Language Learner? An English language learner is a student whose native language is not English and who is still developing their English language skills. Other terms we use to describe an English language learner are
- Student EL
- LEP
- English as a Second Language Student (ESL/ELD)
- English Language Learner (ELL)
An English Language Learner is considered a Fluent English Student (FEP) when s/he accomplishes the School District's requirements for reclassification.
When is it required that my school has an ELAC Committee? Every school that has 21 or more English Language Learners should have an active Language Advisory Committee.
WHO is the ELAC Committee for?
- Parents of English Language Learners
- Parents of reclassified students
- Parents interested in being involved in decisions regarding the programs and services that ELL students receive in the school and school district
WHAT is ELAC for?
- To advise the principal and teachers about programs and services for English Language Learners in the Single Plan (SPSA)
- To provide budget recommendations to the School Site Council (SSC), through an SSC ELAC representative, for the programs and services provided for ELL students
- To provide a forum for the discussion of topics related to the needs of the English Language Learner parents
WHAT does ELAC do? The ELAC Committee advises the School Site Council in at least four tasks:
- Development of the section of the Single Plan related to English learners
- Evaluation of the results of annual ELAC surveys in relation to school needs
- Explanation of the Language Census (R-30)
- Discussion of ways to improve student attendance
ELAC CALENDAR