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RIO TIERRA

English Learner Advisory Committee

ELAC

February 21, 2023

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OBJECTIVES

  • Describe the function and composition of ELAC
  • To acquire knowledge about the DELAC
  • To acquire the knowledge to run an effective ELAC meeting
  • Form Membership
  • Training
  • Election of Officers
  • ELAC Bylaws
  • Demographics
  • Upcoming Events- Naomi Ennis- Adult Education
  • Public Comment

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State Requirement for ELAC

Education Code 52176(b):

    • All schools with twenty-one (21) or more English Learner (EL) students, not including Reclassified Fluent English Proficient (RFEP) students, are required to establish an English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC).

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    • All parents with students attending the school in which the ELAC is established are eligible and should be encouraged to participate in the ELAC.

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Composition of ELAC

Is there a minimum number of members?

The ELAC must be composed of no fewer than three (3) members

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Number of English Learners in a School

Minimum Number of ELAC Members Required

21 to 75 ELs

A minimum of 3 total members required

76 to 150 Els (we have 85)

A minimum of 5 total members required

151 to 225 ELs

A minimum of 7 total members required

226 ELs and above

A minimum of 9 total members required

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Function of ELAC

Provide written recommendations to the School Site Council regarding programs and services for EL students. Recommendations should be based on student performance and parental involvement data.

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Functions of ELAC

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Importance of Regular School Attendance

Language Census

Single Plan for Student Achievement

Comprehensive Needs Assessment

English Learner Master Plan

California Department of Education & District Mandated Topics

*A written recommendation(s) MUST be made on each the mandated topics!

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ELAC Officers

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  • All ELAC officers must be parents of:
      • EL students or
      • RFEP students (for up to two years after reclassification)
  • ELAC officers can not be employed by the District

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  • A member shall hold only one (1) officer position at a time.

  • Officers cannot serve at two schools during the same school year.

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Responsibilities of ELAC Officers

  • Perform duties and responsibilities of their elected office

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  • Actively participate in agenda planning meetings

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  • Include information about the District Master Plan for English Learners on their agendas

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OPEN POSITIONS

CHAIRPERSON

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VICE CHAIRPERSON

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SECRETARY

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PARLIMENTARIAN

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ELAC Officers

CHAIRPERSON

    • Preside over all committee meetings
    • Assist in planning the agenda
    • Is fair and impartial at all times
    • Ensure that minutes are properly recorded
    • Perform additional duties appropriate to the office of the chairperson

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VICE-CHAIRPERSON

    • Represent the chairperson in his/her absence or in assigned duties
    • Participate in agenda planning
    • Assist the chairperson as requested

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SECRETARY

    • Keep minutes of all regular and special call meetings
    • Transmit accurate copies of the minutes of all meetings to members
    • Assist with general communication to members
    • Assist the principal in maintaining records at the school site for five years
    • Keep contact information as provided only by the members
    • Participate in the planning of the agenda

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PARLIAMENTARIAN

    • Assist the chairperson in ensuring all rules and bylaws are followed
    • Be knowledgeable about bylaws of the committee, parliamentary procedures, Robert’s rules of Order and the California Open Meeting Law (Greene Act)
    • Participated in planning of the agenda

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LET’S VOTE

NOMINATIONS FOR CHAIRPERSON

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NOMINATIONS FOR VICE CHAIRPERSON

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NOMINATIONS FOR SECRETARY

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NOMINATIONS FOR PARLIMENTARIAN

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ELAC Bylaws

  • ELAC must use bylaws provided.
  • Bylaws may never conflict with federal, state, or District policies, rules and regulations.

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BYLAWS

Bylaws were sent out via parent communication. A copy can also be sent to your email. I will need approval this week on the Bylaws.

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DEMOGRAPHICS AND ELPAC

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The ELPAC is the new state English Language Proficiency Assessment for California.

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The ELPAC replacing the California English Language Development Test (CELDT).

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The ELPAC is required for students identified as English learners in Kindergarten through grade twelve.

The ELPAC assesses four domains: Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing.

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The ELPAC testing window is from Feb 1 - May 15.

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HOME LANGUAGE SURVEY

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ELPAC

Aligned with the 2012 California ELD Standards, which have three proficiency levels (Emerging, Expanding, and Bridging)

Two separate tests for two purposes:

  1. Initial Assessment: three performance levels

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  • Summative Assessment: four performance levels

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Reporting domains: Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing

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Annual Summative Assessment window to be a four month period (February 1–May 15), allowing for more pre-test instructional time

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The ELPAC Consists of Two Separate Assessments

  • The ELPAC IA is used to identify students as either an English learner (EL) or as fluent in English
  • The IA is administered only once during a student’s time in the California public school system based upon the results of the home language survey
  • Administered within 30 days of student eligibility
  • The locally scored IA will be the official score (scored at the school)
  • Begins July 1 (TRUSD starts August)

Summative Assessment (SA)

  • The ELPAC SA is only given to students who have previously been identified as an EL based upon the IA results
  • Spring administration (Feb 1st - May 15 th)
  • Results are used as one of four criteria to determine if the student is:
    • ready to be reclassified as fluent English proficient,
    • to help inform proper educational placement, and
    • to report progress for accountability

Initial Assessment (IA)

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��ELAC DATES:��January 24th @ 9:00 am via Zoom��February 21st @ 3:00 pm via Zoom��April 19th @ 9:00 am Via Zoom����

DELAC DATES at District Office

November 10th at 9:00-10:30

January 19th at 9:00-10:30

March 16th at 9:00-10:30

May 18th at 9:00-10:30

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THANK YOU!