English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC)
English Learner Advisory Committee
- A committee comprised of parents, staff, and community members specifically designated to advise school officials on English Learner program services.
- 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 advise the principal and staff on programs and services for English learners and the School Site Council on developing the Single Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA).
- The ELAC shall assist the school in the development of
a.) The school's needs assessment, and
b.) Ways to make parents aware of the importance of regular school attendance.