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. California English Language Development Test (CELDT) results determines eligibility as Limited English-Proficient (LEP) candidates. Students are transitioned into an English-only program when they meet established criteria for redesignation. Once redesignated students are re-classified as fluent-English proficient (RFEP). 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.
Join the ELAC!
All Palms parents are welcome to attend ELAC meetings.
Three parents/guardians of English Learners will be elected to the ELAC.
To volunteer, come to the Orientation and submit the Self Nomination Form by the deadline in September 2025.
Meetings
ELAC meetings are in Zoom, unless otherwise indicated. On-campus meetings will be in Room 112, the Cafeteria, or the Library. Meetings are led by the EL Coordinator.
| Not yet scheduled Zoom |
English Learners Program Options Meeting
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| Wed Sep 3, 2025, 9:00am Zoom or the Cafeteria |
ELAC and SSC orientation
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| Friday in September 2025 |
Deadline for submitting the Self Nomination Form
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| Wed Sep 10, 2025, 9:00am Zoom or the Library |
ELAC and SSC elections
You must attend this meeting to be eligible for the election.
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| Wed Sep 17, 2025, 8:30am Zoom |
ELAC officer training |
| Wed Sep 17, 2025, 9:00am Zoom |
Meeting |
| Wed Oct 15, 2025, 9:00am Zoom |
Meeting
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| Wed Nov 12, 2025, 9:00am Zoom |
Meeting
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| Wed Dec 3, 2025, 9:00am Zoom |
Meeting
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| Wed Jan 21, 2026, 9:00am Zoom |
Meeting
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| Wed Feb 18, 2026, 9:00am Zoom |
Last meeting
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ELAC Responsibilities
- Advising the School Site Council (SSC) on the development of the Single Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA), especially those sections related to English learners.
- Assisting in the development of the school’s Needs Assessment and Language census.
- Making efforts to make parents aware of the importance of regular school attendance.
- Advising the principal and staff on the school's program for English learners.
- Assisting the LDELAC in the dissemination of information and materials related to all aspects of the Master Plan for English Learners.
- Advising in the development of and approval of the school’s Title III and Economic Impact Aid-Limited English Proficient (EIA-LEP) budgets.
