English Language Advisory Committee

A school site with 21 or more English learners has a functioning English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC) that meets the following requirements:

(a)   Parent members are elected by parents or guardians of English learners. (5 CCR 11308[b]; EC 62002.5)

(b)  Parents of English learners constitute at least the same percentage of the committee membership as their children represent of the student body. (EC 62002.5, 52176[b])

(c)   The ELAC has advised the school site council (SSC) on the development of the Single School Plan for Student Achievement. (EC 64001[a])

(d)   The ELAC has advised the principal and staff on the school’s program for English learners. (EC 52176[c], 62002.5)

(e)   The ELAC has assisted in the development of the school’s:

Ÿ     Needs assessment

Ÿ     Language census (R-30LC)

Ÿ     Efforts to make parents aware of the importance of regular school attendance

(EC 62002.5, 52176[c])

(f)     The ELAC has received training materials and training, planned in full consultation with committee members, to assist members in carrying out their legal responsibilities. (EC 35147[c]; 5 CCR 11308[d])

(g)    The ELAC has the opportunity to elect at least one member to the DELAC or has participated in a proportionate regional representation scheme when there are 31 or more English learner parent advisory committees in the district. (5 CCR 11308[b])

(EC 62002.5, 52176[b], 35147; 20 USC 6312[g][4])