Welcome to DELAC (District-level English Learner Advisory Committee) October 17 th, 2012

Why DELAC?

DELAC Purpose

DELAC Responsibilities

District Responsibilities

DELAC Chair, parent – David Quintero DELAC Vice Chair, parent – Benjamin Lopez DELAC Secretary, parent – Olivia Covarrubias DELAC Officers

Training Topics  Uniform Complaint Procedures  High School Graduation Requirements  University Entrance (U.C./C.S./A-G) Requirements  Adult School Opportunities for Parents  Immigration/citizenship  Grading (Report Card) System  Extra-curricular Activities  Testing (CELDT, STAR, CAHSEE, S.A.T.)  GATE, Honors, Advanced Placement Courses  Interventions, Tutoring and Counseling Services  Promotion/Retention  Parent Involvement and Volunteering  American School System

Our English Language Learners showed the greatest improvement among demographic subgroups, moving up 15 points in API to points above the state average for ELL students, which is a testament to our work with this population. Celebration!

What school site are you from? If you could be anywhere in the world right now, where would it be? Table Talk: What do you hope to accomplish in ELAC/DELAC this year? Member Introductions

November 14 th January 16 th February 20 th March 20 th May 15 th June 5 th This information is housed on the Multilingual Department webpage: language-learners Next Meeting Dates