Lawndale advisory committee reviews ELPAC progress, bilingual programs and community events

Members of the Lawndale District Advisory Committee for Multilingual Families (ILAC) reviewed district English‑learner assessment results, described programs funded with Title I and Title III dollars, and promoted upcoming community events and volunteer opportunities.

The meeting opened with Lidia Murillo Castro, who identified herself as president of the district advisory group, welcoming parents and school representatives. Julie (last name not provided), the district director of special projects overseeing Title I and multilingual programs, presented assessment and reclassification data for multilingual students and described how the district uses state and federal funds to support English development.

Julie said the district received additional state funds and Title I and Title III grants to support teachers, coaching, interims and summer programs for English learners. She described how teachers and coaches use interim ELPAC‑aligned assessments for progress monitoring and said the district…