English Learner Parent Advisory Committees

English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC)

Schools are required to have an ELAC when there are more than 21 English Learners at the school. 

 

ELAC Responsibilities:

• Advise principal and school staff on:

  • Development of site plan for ELs (submit a plan to SSC to include in SPSA)

• Assist in:

  • Development of school-wide needs assessment

  • Reviewing the importance of regular attendance

• ELAC elects at least 1 member to District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC)

 

District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC)

Districts are required to have a DELAC when there are 51 or more English Learners in the district.

 

DELAC Responsibilities include:

• Advise the governing board (in person or in writing) on:

  • Development of district master plan for educational programs and services for ELs that take into consideration the SPSA (i.e. the LCAP)

  • Conducting the district-wide needs assessment on a school by school basis (LCAP stakeholder survey/consultation as long as school by school)

  • Establishment of district program, goal, and objectives for program and services for ELs (i.e. the LCAP)

  • Development of a plan to ensure compliance with any applicable teacher and paraprofessional requirements

• Review and Comment on:

  • Written notifications required to be sent to parents/guardians (initial registration, school events, program options)

  • ConApp (Title III budget)

  • Reclassification procedures