District English Language Advisory Council (DELAC)
The role of DELAC is to guide District Policy whenever English Language Acquisition is involved
DELAC Meetings
Upcoming Meetings
All meetings are held at the District Offices in Room 203.
January 16, 2025 5:00pm-6:00pm
February 13, 2025 6:00pm-8:00pm
April 17, 2025 6:00pm-8:00pm
May 15, 2025 6:00pm-8:00pm
Agendas
A copy of the presentation will be available for viewing a few days after each meeting
October 17, 2024 – Zoom Link
Meeting ID: 834 4892 3201
Passcode: 248726
February 13, 2025
May 25, 2025
Reclassification
Students who are Reclassified demonstrate strong English language proficiency and close to grade level academic proficiency.
Novato Unified School District uses the following four criteria to establish local reclassification policies and procedures:
- Assessment of English Language Proficiency the state test of ELPAC Summative – Overall Performance Level 4
- Comparison of student performance in Basic Skills against an empirically established range of performance in basic skills of English proficient students of the same age.
- Teacher evaluation, including, but not limited to, a review of the student’s curriculum mastery
- Parent opinion and consultation
Identification
At the time of enrollment, California public schools are required to determine the language(s) spoken in the home by each student. To gather this information, all parents/legal guardians are required to complete, sign, and date a Home Language Survey (HLS) for each of their school-aged children.
Parent Involvement
English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC)
A committee comprised of parents, staff, and community members specifically designated to advise school officials on English Learner program services.
District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC)
A district-level English Learner Advisory Committee comprised of parents, staff, and community members designated to advise district officials on English learner programs and services.