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Requesting Language Acquisition Programs
Requesting Language Acquisition Programs
The California Education for a Global Economy (CA Ed. G.E.) Initiative is a voter-approved state plan to ensure that all children in California public schools receive the highest quality education, master the English language and access high-quality innovative and research-based language programs that prepare them to fully participate in a global economy.
The CA Ed.G.E. Initiative authorizes school districts to establish language acquisition programs for both fluent English speakers and English Learners, and requires school districts to solicit parent and community input in developing language acquisition programs.
Parents/Guardians may choose a language acquisition program that best suits their child. Norris School District offers Structured English Immersion program for all English learners. Structured English Immersion is a language acquisition program for English learners in which nearly all classroom instruction in provided in English, but with a curriculum and a presentation designed for pupils who are learning English.
The CA Ed.G.E. Initiative authorizes school districts to establish language acquisition programs for both native and non-native English speakers, and requires school districts to solicit parent and community input in developing language acquisition programs. A response from the LEA is required when the parents of 30 pupils or more per school, or 20 pupils or more in any grade in a school, request a new language acquisition program. (EC Section 310[a].). Parents interested in establishing a new language acquisition program at a school may request a new program by providing a written request to the Director of Academic Support Services, Michele Bryant, at the NSD district office. If you need assistance in making a written request, please call the district office, and an appointment will be scheduled to assist.
Please provide the following in the written request:
Michele Bryant
Director of Academic Support Services
Norris School District
(661)387-7000
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Each California public school with 21 or more English learners must form an English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC).
The ELAC shall be responsible for the following tasks:
Parents or guardians of English learners shall constitute at least the same percentage of the ELAC membership as their children represent of the student body.
The parents or guardians of English learners shall elect the parent members of ELAC. Parents or guardians of English learners shall be provided the opportunity to vote in the election.
ELAC members shall receive training materials and training which will assist them in carrying out their required advisory responsibilities. Training shall be planned in full consultation with committee members, and funds from appropriate resources may be used to meet the costs of providing the training to include costs associated with the attendance of members at training sessions.
ELAC English Learners Advisory Committee Nomination Form
Parent ELPAC Resources
The Starting Smarter websites help parents understand student scores and reports, view sample test questions, and provide additional free resources to support your child’s learning.
This video will walk viewers through how to understand a student’s Summative ELPAC Score Report. The video walks the viewer through the score report of a sample student describing the meaning of the information contained in each section.
This web page provides students guest access to practice and training tests. Select “Sign In” as a Guest User and Guest Session to take a practice or training test with your child. Select your child’s grade and choose a practice or training test for the following tests:
District English Learner Advisory Committee
The DELAC shall advise the school district governing board on at least the following tasks:
Parents or guardians of English learners shall constitute the majority membership (51 percent or more) of the committee.
Each school's English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC) shall have the opportunity to elect at least one of its members to be a site representative DELAC member. If the district has 31 or more ELACs, it may use a system of proportional or regional representation.
School districts shall provide DELAC members with appropriate training materials and training which will assist them in carrying out their required advisory responsibilities. Training shall be planned in full consultation with committee members, and funds from appropriate resources may be used to meet the costs of providing the training to include the costs associated with the attendance of the members at training sessions.
* Under the LCFF, districts with at least 50 English learners and whose total enrollment includes at least 15% English learners must establish a DELAC, and that DELAC must carry out specific responsibilities related to the LCAP.
Wen invite all parents and guardians to attend the DELAC meetings.
District English Learner Advisory Committee Meetings for the 23/24 school year:
DELAC Meeting 1: November 16th, 2023 9:00 a.m.
DELAC Meeting 2: February 29th, 2024 10:00 a.m.
DELAC Meeting 3: May 9th, 2024 TBD
DELAC meeting dates, times and location will be sent out via ParentSquare at least 72 hours ahead of meeting. For more information, please contact the EL Department at 661-387-7000.