English Learners Advisory Committee

The District English Learners Advisory Committee (DELAC) is a state mandated advisory committee. Each district with 51 or more English learners, regardless of language, must form a functioning DELAC. The purpose of the DELAC, is to advise the Board of Education (in person and/or in writing) on programs and services for English learners.

Legal Requirements: The committee advises (reviews and comments) the Board of Education on at least the following:

• A timetable for development and revision of a district master plan of education programs and services for English learners, taking into consideration the school site master plans.
• A district wide needs assessment on a school-by-school basis
• Establishment of district program, goals, and objectives for programs and service for English learners.
• Development of a plan to ensure compliance with any applicable teacher and/or teacher aide requirements.
• Administration of the annual language census (e.g. procedures and forms)
• Review and comment on the district reclassification procedures established pursuant to Education Code Section 52164.6.
• Review and comment on the written parent notification of initial school enrollment required in Title 5, CCR Section 11303(a).
• Review and comment on any waiver request affecting program and services for English learners.