The purpose of the ELAC is to provide parents of English Learners opportunities to: 

•  Learn more about the programs offered to their children.

• Participate in the schools’ needs assessment of students, parents and teachers. 

• Provide input to the principal and school staff of the most positive and effective strategies for teaching English Learners. 

• Provide input on the most effective ways to support full participation of English Learners in all school activities.

• Provide input on the most effective ways to ensure regular school attendance. 

• Have representation at the district level by the attendance of elected officials at the District English Language Advisory Council (DELAC) meetings.