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English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC)

English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC)

  • A school-level committee comprised of parents, staff, and community members designated to advise school officials on English learner programs and services.

    Requirement
    Each California public school with 21 or more English learners must form an English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC).

    Responsibilities
    The ELAC shall be responsible for the following tasks:

    • Advising the principal and staff in the development of a site plan for English learners and submitting the plan to the School Site Council for consideration of inclusion in the School Plan for Student Achievement.
    • Assisting in the development of the schoolwide needs assessment.
    • Ways to make parents aware of the importance of regular school attendance.
    • Each ELAC shall have the opportunity to elect at least one member to the District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC). Districts with 31 or more ELACs may use a system of proportional or regional representation.


    Composition Requirements
    Parents or guardians of English learners shall constitute at least the same percentage of the ELAC membership as their children represent of the student body.

    Elections
    The parents or guardians of English learners shall elect the parent members of ELAC. Parents or guardians of English learners shall be provided the opportunity to vote in the election.

    Training
    ELAC members shall receive training materials and training which will assist them in carrying out their required advisory responsibilities. Training shall be planned in full consultation with committee members, and funds from appropriate resources may be used to meet the costs of providing the training to include costs associated with the attendance of members at training sessions.

    Legal References

    • California Education Code, sections 35147, 52176(b) and (c), 62002.5, and 64001(a)
    • California Code of Regulations, Title 5, Section 11308

  • An informational flyer for the English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC) meeting.

  • School Staff:

    • Adam Warren, Principal
    • Carlos Muñoz, Parent Liaison
    • Maria Aldana de la Torre, English Learner Support Assistant
    • Michel Galarza, Counselor
    • Wendy Valdez, Teacher


    Parent/Community Members:

    • Rosa Perez, President
    • Vanessa Murrieta, Vice President
    • Beatriz Hernandez, DELAC Representative 
    • Isabel Barrena, DELAC Representative
    • Joel Aguilera
    • Nancy Aguilera

  • A parent guide to understanding the English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC).

    A parent guide to understanding the ELPAC, with icons representing listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

  • A document titled 'Las Evaluaciones de Dominio del Idioma Inglundefineds De California (ELPAC)' with text and graphics.

    A Spanish-language guide about the ELPAC exam, with icons for listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

  • ELAC Handbook - English
    ELAC Handbook - Spanish

  • The District English Learner Advisory Council is responsible for advising the school district governing board on matters pertaining to English learners. All districts with 51 or more English learners are required to have an established DELAC.

    The DELAC shall advise the school district governing board on at least the following tasks:

    1. Development of a district master plan for education programs and services for English learners.
    2. Conducting a district wide needs assessment on a school-by-school basis. 
    3. Establishment of district program, goals, and objectives for programs and services for English learners.
    4. Development of a plan to ensure compliance with any applicable teacher and/or teacher aide requirements.
    5. Review and comment on the school district reclassification procedures. 
    6. Review and comment on the written notifications required to be sent to parents and guardians.
    7. If the DELAC acts as the English learner parent advisory committee under California Education Code Sections 52063(b)(1) and 52062(a)(2), the DELAC shall also review and comment on the development or annual update of the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP).*
       

    Click here to view the 2024-2025 DELAC Schedule Meetings

  • 2023-2024