English Learner Advisory Council
Requirement
Each California public school, grades kindergarten through 12, with 21 or more English learners must form an English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC).
Responsibilities
- The ELAC shall be responsible for advising the principal and staff on programs and services for English learners and the School Site Council on the development of the Single Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA).
- The ELAC shall assist the school in the development of:
- The school's needs assessment.
- The school's annual language census.
- Ways to make parents aware of the importance of regular school attendance.
Composition Requirements
Requirements for ELAC elections include:
- Parents of English learners comprise at least the same percentage of the ELAC membership as English learners constitute of the school’s total student population. For example, if 25 percent of the students in a school are English learners, then parents/guardians of English learners must comprise 25 percent of the ELAC membership.
- Other members of the ELAC can be parents/guardians, school staff, and /or community members as long as the minimum percentage requirement for EL parents is maintained.
Elections
- Parents or guardians of English learners must have an opportunity to elect the parent members to serve on the ELAC or subcommittee.
- 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.
Training
The district shall provide for all ELAC members:
- Appropriate training and materials to assist each member carry out his or her legally required advisory responsibilities.
- Training planned in full consultation with ELAC members.
- Economic Impact Aid-Limited English Proficient and/or district funds may be used to cover costs of training and attendance of ELAC members. This may include costs for child care, translation services, meals, transportation, training cost, and other reasonable expenses.
Legal References
- California Education Code, sections 35147 (c), 52176 (b), and (c), 62002.5, and 64001 (a)
- California Code of Regulations, Title 5, Section 11308 (b), (c), and (d)
Forms/Infomation
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Seal of Biliteracy
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The Governing Board desires to publicly recognize students who have demonstrated proficiency in one or more world languages in addition to English in order to ensure broader intercultural understanding and career opportunities. The district shall present the State Seal of Biliteracy to each graduating high school student who has attained a high level of proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing in one or more languages in addition to English. (Education Code 51460-51464).
The district shall affix the seal of biliteracy to the diploma in recognition of the student’s accomplishments and this achievement shall be noted on the student’s transcript. At the discretion of the school principal, students may wear a medallion and/or sash during graduation ceremony depicting their exemplary accomplishments in biliteracy.
For more information, see criteria attached and contact your site counselor or EL specialist to complete an intent form.
REQUIREMENTS
The district shall affix the seal of biliteracy to the diploma in recognition of the student’s accomplishments and this achievement shall be noted on the student’s transcript. At the discretion of the school principal, students may wear a medallion and/or sash during graduation ceremony depicting their exemplary accomplishments in biliteracy.
For more information, see criteria attached and contact your site counselor or EL specialist to complete an intent form.
REQUIREMENTS
