The DELAC is a committee made up of parents of second language learners and district personnel for the purpose of guiding the District in its effort to provide needed services to second language learners.  The DELAC is responsible for annually reviewing the District's Master Plan for English Learners; ensuring that teachers and aides have appropriate certification; reviewing and commenting on parental notifications and district reclassification procedures; and conducting district-wide needs assessments at each school site.  In short, the DELACe serves as an advisory committee that reports to the school board on the state and needs of English language learners.

Responsibilities

The DELAC shall advise the school district governing board on at least the following tasks:

1. Development of a district master plan for education programs and services for English learners. The district master plan will take into consideration the school site master plans.

2. Conducting of a district wide needs assessment on a school-by-school basis.

3. Establishment of district program, goals, and objectives for programs and services for English learners.

4. Development of a plan to ensure compliance with any applicable teacher and/or teacher aide requirements.

5. Review and comment on the school district reclassification procedures.

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

7. If the DELAC acts as the English learner parent advisory committee under California Education Code Sections 52063(b)(1) and 52062(a)(2), the DELAC shall also review and comment on the development or annual update of the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP).*