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Joe Walker Middle School ELAC

English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC)

A Committee – A Community

What is ELAC?

The English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC) is our site-level parent and staff committee focused on supporting students who are learning English. ELAC is a place to:

Connect with other families and school staff

Learn about Joe Walker’s English Learner (EL) program and services

Share feedback and help guide site decisions that affect EL students

Find resources, trainings, and ways to get involved

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If you have a student who is an English Learner—or you just want to support our EL community—you are welcome!

Meeting Information

Time: 2:15 p.m.

Location: Joe Walker Middle School — B-Pod

Dates:

September 30, 2025

November 18, 2025

February 3, 2026

April 14, 2026

May 19, 2026

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Topics We’ll Cover

Site goals and services for English Learners

How reclassification works at Joe Walker

Parent/guardian written notifications and how to read them

ELPAC (English Learner Proficiency Assessments for California)

Input for the LCAP (Local Control and Accountability Plan)

Family workshops: literacy strategies, at-home supports, and community resources

Questions?

Contact the school office or your Bilingual Assistant.

Thank you for partnering with us to empower our English Learners!

 

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Comité Asesor de Estudiantes del Idioma Inglés (ELAC)

Hora: 2:15 p. m. | Lugar: Joe Walker, B-Pod

Fechas:

30 de septiembre de 2025

18 de noviembre de 2025

3 de febrero de 2026

14 de abril de 2026

19 de mayo de 2026

Temas que trataremos:

Metas y servicios escolares para estudiantes de inglés

Cómo funciona la reclasificación en Joe Walker

Notificaciones escritas para padres/tutores y cómo leerlas

ELPAC (Evaluación de Dominio del Idioma Inglés de California)

Opiniones para el LCAP (Plan de Control Local y Rendición de Cuentas)

Talleres familiares: estrategias de lectura, apoyos en casa y recursos comunitarios

Preguntas?

Comuníquese con la oficina de la escuela o con su asistente bilingüe.