English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC)
The English Learner Advisory Committee, ELAC, promotes a meaningful connection with parents of English Learner (EL) students at the school sites. Every California public school with 21 or more EL students must have a functioning ELAC. The purpose of the ELAC is to provide guidance and advice to the principal and staff about the needs of students who are learning English as a second language. In achieving this purpose, the ELAC shall:
- Assist in the development of the school-wide needs assessment.
- Assist in ways to make parents aware of the importance of regular school attendance.
- Advise the principal in the development of a site plan for English Learners. Submit recommendations to the school site council for consideration of inclusion in the Single Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA).
- Receive training materials and training, planned in full consultation with committee members, to assist members in carrying out their legal responsibilities.
- Elect at least one ELAC member to the District English Learner Advisory Committee(DELAC).