ELAC Overview
The mission of the English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC) is to give parents of English Language Learners (EL’s) a voice with which to advise and steer the school in its mission to support EL students. The role of ELAC members is to advise school officials on programs and services for English Learners within the school.
Agenda
November 5, 2020 Agenda / Minutes
January 22, 2020 Agenda/Minutes
May 2, 2019 Agenda/Minutes
February 26, 2019 Agenda/Minutes
Members- South Sutter
- Svetlana Yakimov
- Kelly Rydjord
Members- Sky Mountain
Veronica Guillen
Maira Cruz
Members- Ocean Grove
Vaiva Bichnevicuis
Jacy Li
Nancy Garcia
Erindira Herrera
Elena Semenyuk
Contact Information
Questions/Comments about the ELAC may be directed to:
Kelly Rydjord
EL Coordinator
krydjord@ieminc.org
530-304-5993
FAQs
What is the ELAC?
The ELAC stands for English Learner Advisory Committee. It is a group of parents of English Language Learner (EL) students, parents of English-only students, teachers, and school administrators who work together to advise the administration and staff of the school on programs and services for EL students.
Reasons to join the ELAC
- Help your school~As per our charter requirements, our school must form and maintain an ELAC
- Help our school decide how to spend our EL funds~ we need your opinions on what programs and curriculum options our school can offer
- Voice your opinion about the current state of EL programs at our school
- Learn more about what is offered for EL students at our school
What would I need to do?
- Be willing to serve on the ELAC for a period of two years
- Attend 2-3 meetings per year via teleconference
- Be willing to share your experience and opinions at meetings
- Ask for translators/written translations if needed
- Work with your ES to fill out the Prospective ELAC Member Questionnaire
Who can I contact if I would like more information?
Please contact Kelly Rydjord, EL Coordinator at krydjord@ieminc.org
