English Learner Advisory Council (ELAC)
WHAT THE ENGLISH LEARNER ADVISORY COUNCIL (ELAC) DOES
WHAT THE ENGLISH LEARNER ADVISORY COUNCIL (ELAC) DOES
The purpose of the ELAC is to provide parents of English Learners opportunities to:
- Learn more about the programs offered to their children.
- Participate in the schools’ needs assessment of students, parents and teachers.
- Provide input to the principal and school staff of the most positive and effective strategies for teaching English Learners.
- Provide input on the most effective ways to support full participation of English Learners in all school activities.
- Provide input on the most effective ways to ensure regular school attendance.
- Have representation at the district level by the attendance of elected officials at the District English Language Advisory Council (DELAC) meetings.
