What is the English Learners Advisory Committee ELAC?

California Ed Code requires each California public school site with 21 or more English Learners to form an English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC). 

What does ELAC do?

The committee’s role is to advise the school on programs and services for English Learners, otherwise known as “multilingual” students. The ELAC committee has specific legal requirements that must be completed annually.  ELAC provides a meeting place where information is shared regarding programs, new initiatives, and other current issues of importance to the education of multilingual students. Family input is also gathered at ELAC meetings and is then shared back at each school site. The ELAC is responsible for the following tasks:

    • Assisting in the development of the schoolwide needs assessment.
    • Advising the principal and staff in the development of a Master Plan for English Learners and submitting the plan to the School Site Council for consideration in relation to the LCAP. This work includes reviewing and improving the following areas:
      • Placement 
      • Monitoring 
      • Reclassification
      • Long Term English Learners (LTELs)
      • Reclassified Fluent English Proficient (RFEPs)
      • EL Curriculum
    • Ways to make parents aware of the importance of regular school attendance.

Who should attend (E)LAC meetings and why?

  • Monthly ELAC meetings are open to the public and we encourage all Parents/Guardians of Multilingual English Learners to attend.
  • We share and discuss important information not limited to, but including: ELPAC testing, designated and integrated English language instruction, Title III funding, our English Learner Master Plan, and the importance of school attendance. 
  • At each meeting, we gather input from the Parents/Guardians of Multilingual English Learners here at AEA, which we use to inform schoolwide decisions in support of our students who are Multilingual English Learners.
  • Our meetings are an opportunity for our families to understand more about how we are supporting our students who are not yet English proficient.
  • Our meetings provide an excellent opportunity to  build connections with other families and with members of our staff.

*For more information, please contact Michelle Guarino (mguarino@aeacs.org) at elementary or Cindy Alvarez (calvarez@aeacs.org) at middle

 

Important Links

ELAC Bylaws – English Version

ELAC Bylaws – Spanish Version

 

2025 – 2026 English Learner Advisory (ELAC) Committee Voting Ballot is open September 2nd – September 16th

We are seeking your vote as the parent/guardian of an English Language Learner in selecting a new committee member for Albert Einstein Academy Charter’s ELAC Committee.
Only parents/guardians of Multilingual English Learners (MLLs) are able to vote on these positions.

These parents/guardians will be tasked with facilitating our ELAC meetings, with staff support. The purpose of these meetings is to improve our supports for Multilingual English Learners on both campuses.


Please vote for one parent/guardian to represent Albert Einstein Academies.
  • Liliana Neri, 8th Grade Parent 

I would like to get more information on my child’s school and be more involved.

 

  • Ricardo Ochoa, Kinder Parent

 I would like to become more involved in the school community as well as learn more about the ELAC committee.

 

  • Evelyn Perez, TK & 3rd Grade Parent

I feel good when I can help others and organize events. I want to be more present in my children’s school.

 

  • Bertha Ramirez, 4th Grade Parent

At my child’s previous school I attended courses and in one of them, “Parent Institute for Quality Education” (PIQUE) I learned about the importance of being involved as a parent in these programs and in ELAC meetings, so that our children and the school can better benefit from all the help that is available. As a mother of two children learning English, I would like to be a part of it and collaborate in helping with whatever is necessary.

 

  • Samantha Rangel, 6th Grade Parent

I want to know how the program works.

 

  • Sarah Sohn, Kinder Parent
I would love to serve on the AEA ELAC committee because I believe in supporting our school’s language program and building a strong community for all families. As a bilingual parent I can help bridge communication and provide support to others while also staying involved in my child’s educational journey. I see this as an opportunity to contribute, learn, and help ensure all the families feel included and supported.
Voting is open September 2nd – September 16th. The ballot will close at 3pm on September 16th. Elected members will be notified by September 18th.
Thank you in advance for casting your votes.
2025-2026 ELAC Voting Ballot Here

La boleta de votación del Comité Asesor de Aprendices de Inglés (ELAC) 2025 – 2026 está abierta del 2 de septiembre al 16 de septiembre.

Solicitamos su voto como padre/tutor de un estudiante aprendiz de inglés como segunda lengua para seleccionar a on nuevo miembro del Comité ELAC de Albert Einstein Academy Charter School.
Sólo los padres/tutores de estudiantes multilingües (MLL) pueden votar en estos puestos.
Estos padres/tutores se encargarán de facilitar nuestras reuniones ELAC, con el apoyo del personal. El propósito de estas reuniones es mejorar nuestro apoyo a los estudiantes  multilingües en ambas escuelas.

Vote por un padre/tutor para representar a Albert Einstein Academies.

  • Liliana Neri, madre de un alumno de 8.º grado
Me gustaría obtener más información sobre la escuela de mi hijo y participar más.

  • Ricardo Ochoa, padre de un alumno de kínder
Me gustaría participar más en la comunidad escolar y obtener más información sobre el comité ELAC.

  • Evelyn Pérez, madre de un alumno de TK y 3.º grado
Me siento bien cuando puedo ayudar a los demás y organizar eventos. Quiero estar más presente en la escuela de mis hijos.

  • Bertha Ramírez, madre de un alumno de 4.º grado
En la escuela anterior de mi hijo asistí a cursos y en uno de ellos, «Parent Institute for Quality Education» (PIQUE), aprendí la importancia de participar como madre en estos programas y en las reuniones del ELAC, para que nuestros hijos y la escuela puedan beneficiarse mejor de toda la ayuda disponible. Como madre de dos hijos que están aprendiendo inglés, me gustaría formar parte de ello y colaborar ayudando en lo que sea necesario.

  • Samantha Rangel, madre de un alumno de 6.º grado
Quiero saber cómo funciona el programa.

  • Sarah Sohn, madre de un niño de kínder
Me encantaría formar parte del comité AEA ELAC porque creo en el apoyo al programa de idiomas de nuestra escuela y en la creación de una comunidad sólida para todas las familias. Como madre bilingüe, puedo ayudar a tender puentes de comunicación y brindar apoyo a otros, al tiempo que sigo participando en el proceso educativo de mi hijo. Veo esto como una oportunidad para contribuir, aprender y ayudar a garantizar que todas las familias se sientan incluidas y apoyadas.

La votación está abierta del 2 al 16 de septiembre. La votación se cerrará a las 3 de la tarde del 16 de septiembre. Los miembros elegidos serán notificados el 18 de septiembre.

Gracias de antemano por emitir sus votos.
Boleta de Votación ELAC 2025-2026 Aquí

Meetings / RSVP

Meeting details will be added soon.

    If you’re unable to attend our in-person meeting, please join virtually here

    Presentations

    DateLocationELAC RequirementDELAC Requirements
    August 11 -August 22N/ACommittee Interest Survey
    September 2 - September 16N/ACommittee Member Elections
    September 25
    (Committee Only)    		Elementary ELAC Committee Training
    October 7Elementary 1.***Introduction to ELAC & What it Means to be a Language Learner
    October 28Middle 2.Increase Awareness of the Importance of Regular School Attendance
    December 2Elementary 3.Review Site Based EL Program2.Review Staff Training
    Febebruary 3 Middle 4. Review Site Based English Learner Data

    Conduct a District Wide English Learner’s Needs Assessment    		3.Title III Review
    Advise Leadership and Staff on Title III funding
    SSC or BOT mtg. (date tbd)5.Advise Principal & Staff on a Site Plan for English Learners4.Advise BOT & SSC on Master Plan for ELLs (LCAP)
    March 3Elementary ELPAC5.Review & Comment on Written Notifications Sent to Parents/Guardians

    6.Review & Comment on Reclassification Procedures
    April 21
    (Committee Only)    		Elementary Reflection

     

     

     

    Archive

    DateLocationELAC RequirementPresentation Slides Link
    May 7, 2024 from 4:30PM -6:00PMElementary School MPR (Multipurpose Room)
    3035 Ash St, San Diego, CA 92102    		Increase Awareness of the Importance of Regular School AttendanceEnglish slides


    Spanish slides
    April 23, 2024 from 4:30PM -6:00PMMiddle School MPR (Multipurpose Room) 458 26th St, San Diego, CA 92102Review Site Based EL ProgramEnglish slides
    February 20, 2024 from 4:30PM -6:00PMElementary School MPR (Multipurpose Room)
    3035 Ash St, San Diego, CA 92102    		Understanding the ELPAC (English Language Proficiency Exam for California)English slides

    Spanish slides
    January 23, 2024 from 4:30PM -6:00PMMiddle School MPR (Multipurpose Room) 458 26th St, San Diego, CA 92102Review Site Based English Learner Data

    Advise Principal & Staff on a Site Plan for English Learners

    Conduct a District Wide English Learner’s Needs Assessment
    		English slides

    Spanish slides
    October 24, 2023 from 4:30PM -6:00PMElementary School MPR (Multipurpose Room)
    3035 Ash St, San Diego, CA 92102    		Introduction to (D)ELAC & What it Means to be a Language LearnerEnglish slides


    Spanish slides