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What is the ELAC?
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The ELAC is a committee formed to
advise the school on programs for LEP
(Limited English Proficient) students.
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Who can serve on the ELAC?
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The ELAC may be comprised of LEP
parents, non LEP parents, and school site
staff which are ALL elected by LEP
parents.
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What is the purpose of ELAC?
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The purpose of the ELAC is to provide
opportunities for parents to give advice
and assist the school in the decision
making process concerning programs for
Limited English Proficient (LEP)students.
It is the responsibility of the ELAC to
keep all LEP parents informed.
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What are the responsibilities of the
ELAC?
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The ELAC has four main responsibilities
as outlined by the California State
Department of Education.
- The ELAC will conduct a school
needs assessment for English language
learner.
- The ELAC will advise in the
development and implementation of the
school plan for English language
learners submitted to the local board
of education.
- The ELAC will review the
school’s language census(R30) in
developing the school’s plan for
English language learners.
- The ELAC will help make parents
aware of the importance of regular
school attendance.
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How can parents help at
school?
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Parents can help at school by...
- participating in school
functions
- attending ELAC, SSC, PTA,
parent/teacher conferences, back to
school night, open house
- helping in the classroom, field
trips
- having your child attend school
everyday
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How can parents help at
home?
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Parents can help at home by...
- providing a quiet place for your
child to do their homework
- assisting your child as needed with
school work
- reading to your child in the
primary language/English, take your
child to the library
- sharing your experiences in life
with your child
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