English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC)

The purpose of bilingual education programs is to provide eligible students the opportunity to acquire language skills in English necessary for their successful participation in an English-only instructional program. This is accomplished through various structured immersion models and primary language support.

The trigger for assessment is determined by the Home Language Survey. The English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC) results determines eligibility as Limited English-Proficient (LEP) candidates. Students are transitioned into an English-only program when they meet established criteria for reclassification.  Schools where the total LEP enrollment is more than 20 students need to develop an English Learners Advisory Committee (ELAC).

ELAC members are school staff and parents of LEP students. They participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the local school's program for LEP students. They advise the school on Bilingual funding issues since these programs receive state and district funding. Schools are responsible for providing at least eight meetings to inform parents of the academic program for LEP students and budget items that directly impact student learning.