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 and development revision of a district master plan of education programs and services for English learners, taking into consideration the school site master plans.

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

Proposed establishment of district programs, goals, and objectives for services for English Learners.

Review and comment on the development of a plan to ensure compliance with any applicable teacher and/or teacher aide requirements.

Review and comment on the 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 waiver requests affecting global program and services for English learners.