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Tahoe‑Truckee English learner parents say reimagined DLAC/ELAC meetings boosted engagement, cite gains in supports
Summary
Parents and district staff told the Tahoe‑Truckee board that changes to district and site English learner advisory committees — including childcare, dinners, Spanish resources, and summer programming — increased participation and parent‑to‑school collaboration, and officials cited measurable gains in student belonging for English learners.
Parents representing the district English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC) and school English learner advisory committees (ELACs) presented to the Tahoe‑Truckee Unified School District board on June 11, highlighting strategies that increased participation and strengthened district‑family connections.
"We are the parents of the district English learner advisory committee, and we are here tonight to share our experiences, our celebrations, our hopes, our dreams for our English learner students," said Maria Torres, who read statements on behalf of DELAC members. Sarah Colborne, English Language Development program specialist for the district, and Barbara Kane, coordinator of translations and bilingual community services, introduced the parents and…
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