EL Quarterly 12.03.2020
Dear Families,
Please plan to join us for our upcoming English Language Advisory Committee (ELAC) meetings! The ELAC is a school-level committee of parents, staff, and community members designated to advise school officials on English learner programs and services. Each school with at least 21 learners must form an ELAC, and the committee must meet at least four times per year.
The remaining dates of iLEAD Hybrid (of which iLEAD Exploration is a program) ELAC meetings are on Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. on the following dates:
- January 14
- February 11
- May 13
iLEAD would love to have parents join these meetings so we can best support families and learners. These are public meetings, and all are welcome. If any voting takes place, only the parents/guardians of English learners can vote. We want your voices heard.
Here are the agendas and minutes for the ELAC meetings. We look forward to seeing you there!
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