English Language Learners

District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC)

 

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16 September 2024

at 4430 Alma Avenue, Castro Valley Adult and Career Education - Room 2

6:15 - 7:30 p.m.

Please note that childcare and dinner will be provided.

16 September 2024 DELAC Agenda

20 May 2024 DELAC Minutes (English, Spanish & Simplified Chinese) - Last 23/24 DELAC Meeting


DELAC: District English Language Advisory Committee

The District maintains a District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC) to advise on programs and services for EL students.

The DELAC steering committee meets at least four times annually and meets all of the following requirements:

  • Has the opportunity to advise the governing board on at least the following tasks:
    •  A timetable for and development of a district master plan of education programs and services for EL students, taking into consideration the school site plans for EL students.
    • Conduct a districtwide needs assessment on a school-by-school basis
    • Establish a district program, goals, and objectives for programs and services for EL students.
    • Development of a plan to ensure compliance with applicable teacher or aide requirements
    • Administration of the language census
    • Review of and comments on the written notification of initial enrollment
    • Review and comment on any related waiver request
    • Review of and comment on the district reclassification procedures.
  • Has received training materials and training, planned in full consultation with the committee, appropriate to assist parent members in carrying out their responsibilities.

These meetings provide an opportunity for district-wide articulation and ensure consistency and coordination.

For questions regarding DELAC, please contact: 

Doris De La Torre, Director of Multilingual Services

Email:  [email protected]

(510) 537-3000 ext. 1224

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