ELAC
English Learners Advisory Committee (ELAC)
Bret Harte's English Learners Advisory Committee is an organization that meets at least 5 times a year, in order to provide the parents of our English Language Learners (ELLs) with accurate and current information about how we meet the needs of all of these students in the context of our daily academic programs.
Bret Harte's English Language Development (ELD) Specialist has the responsibility of keeping parents of English Learners informed about the identification, assessment and progress of our English Language Learners.
Our ELAC meetings offer parents of English Language Learners the opportunity to discuss aspects of the program as well as share their own thoughts about the learning experience at our school. The school Principal and Curriculum Specialist typically report to the committee about current events, activities and academic programs at the school, and we also bring in outside speakers and specialists. Training is also offered to parents during these meetings. Younger children are welcome.
Spanish translation is provided.
The following individuals serve on our school’s ELAC Committee:
Kirsten Jackson, ELD Specialist: KirstenJackson@burbankusd.org
Briahna Walker, Curriculum Specialist: BriahnaWalker@burbankusd.org
🗓️All ELAC Meetings Will be Held in the Bret Harte Library From 8:30AM - 9:30AM on the Following Dates:
Meeting #1 Thursday, September 19 - ELD Program Orientation and FREE BOOK GIVEAWAY!
Bret Harte ELAC Meeting Presentation - September
Meeting #2 Thursday, October 24, 2024 - FREE BOOK GIVEAWAY!
Meeting #3 Thursday, January 23, 2025 - FREE BOOK GIVEAWAY!
Meeting #4 Thursday, April 17, 2025 - FREE BOOK GIVEAWAY!
The information we provide parents is steered by parent requests and needs. Meeting topics may include: assistance in using district websites, distance learning, parent conference tips, middle school information from a middle school counselor, a presentation from the Burbank Adult School director, a presentation from a Burbank Public Librarian, and many more!
We look forward to seeing you at one of our ELAC meetings!
Purpose:
- Advise the principal and school staff on programs and services for English Language Learners
- Advise the School Site Council on the development of the Single School Plan for Student Achievement
Why Participate in ELAC?
- To receive information about programs
- To become aware of student academic progress
- To get involved in your child’s education
ELAC members:
- Influence the education of their children in a positive way
- All research shows that when parents are involved in a positive way, students experience success.
ELAC shall include the following officers:
- Chairperson: to organize, convene, and lead meetings of the council; attends DELAC and SSC meetings
- Vice-Chairperson: to serve in the absence of the chairperson
- Secretary: to record events and actions taken at council meeting