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ResponsibilitiesTop of Page

1. The DELAC, or subcommittee on English learner education, shall advise the district’s local governing board on program and services for English learners.

2. The DELAC shall be responsible for advising the district’s local governing board on the following tasks:         

·         A. Development or revision of a district master plan of education programs and services for English learners, taking into consideration the Single Plan for Student Achievement.

·         B. Conducting a district-wide needs assessment on a school-by-school basis.

·         C. Establishment of district programs, goals, and objectives for programs and services for English learners (e.g., parental exception waivers and funding).

·         D. Development of a plan to ensure compliance with any applicable teacher and instructional aide requirements.

·         E. Administration of the annual language census (e.g., procedures and forms).

·         F. Review and comment on the district’s reclassification procedures.

·         G. Review and comment on the written notifications required to be sent to parents and guardians.

2018-2019 Meeting MinutesTop of Page

2021-2022 Meeting MinutesTop of Page

2022-2023 Meeting MinutesTop of Page

2023-2024 Meeting MinutesTop of Page

Composition Requirements
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  • Parents or guardians of English learners not employed by the district must constitute a majority membership (51 percent or more) of the committee.
  • School districts receiving State funds are required to establish a district advisory committee (DAC). This committee also serves as one of the parent advisory committees for the LCFF/LCAP.

RequirementsTop of Page

Each California Public school district, grades kindergarten through 12, with 51 or more English learners must form a District-level English Advisory Committee (DELAC) or subcommittee of an existing district-wide advisory committee.