District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC)

Parent and Community Engagement

The Fountain Valley School District (FVSD) is committed to promoting strong parent, family, and community support for its programs. FVSD staff strives to provide meaningful opportunities for involvement and encourages the development of parent and community leaders who can better understand the education system, engage in their children’s education, and advocate effectively for English Learners (ELs).

The FVSD Board of Trustees encourages parent involvement, as outlined in Board Policy 6020: Parent Involvement and Administrative Regulations 6020: Parent Involvement.

Notices to Parents

When 15% or more of the student population at a school site speaks a language other than English, all notices, reports, statements, or records sent to parents or guardians are provided in English and the other language(s).

English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC)

FVSD reaches out to parents of ELs to facilitate their engagement. Regularly scheduled meetings provide opportunities for parents to share recommendations and receive updates. Schools with 21 or more ELs are required to establish an ELAC, which serves in an advisory capacity.

Purpose of ELAC

The primary purpose of ELAC (or subcommittee, if appropriate) is to advise the principal and school staff on programs and services for ELs and to guide the School Site Council (SSC) in developing the Single Plan for Student Achievement. Additional responsibilities include:

• Providing input on the school’s needs assessment.
• Reviewing the school’s annual language census.
• Building awareness of the importance of regular school attendance.

District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC)

Since FVSD enrolls 51 or more ELs, the District has established a DELAC.

Purpose of DELAC

DELAC advises the Board of Trustees on programs and services for ELs through meetings, reports, or correspondence. Each year, DELAC members receive training on the following topics and provide feedback to the Board of Trustees:

1. Development or revision of the District master plan for educational programs and services for ELs, in consideration of each school’s Single Plan for Student Achievement.
2. Administration of a district-wide needs assessment, school by school.
3. Establishment of District programs, goals, and services for ELs.
4. Development of plans to ensure compliance with applicable teacher and bilingual tutor requirements.
5. Administration of the Annual Language Census R-30 Report, including procedures and forms.
6. Review and analysis of the District’s reclassification procedures.
7. Evaluation of required written notifications sent to parents and guardians.

Composition of DELAC

Parents or guardians of ELs not employed by the District must constitute at least 51% of the membership. Each school ELAC has the opportunity to elect at least one representative to DELAC.

2024-25 DELAC Meeting Schedule

Meetings are open to the public and held at:

Meeting Dates

• Thursday, November 14, 2024, at 9:00 AM
• Thursday, January 23, 2025, at 9:00 AM
• Thursday, March 27, 2025, at 9:00 AM
• Thursday, May 1, 2025, at 9:00 AM

For confirmation of dates and times, please call 714-843-3275.