English Learner Advisory Committee 

The English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC) is a school-level committee comprised of parents, staff, and community members designated to advise school officials on English learner programs and services. The parents or guardians of English learners shall elect the parent members of ELAC. The committee meets a minimum of 4 times each school year.  

The ELAC shall be responsible for the following tasks: 

• Advising the principal and staff in the development of a site plan for English learners and submitting the plan to the School Site Council for consideration of inclusion in the School Plan for Student Achievement. 

• Assisting in the development of the schoolwide needs assessment. 

• Ways to make parents aware of the importance of regular school attendance. 

• Each ELAC shall have the opportunity to elect at least one member to the District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC).