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District EL advisory committee presents four recommendations; administration reports high reclassification rates
Summary
DLAC representatives presented four recommendations to support English learners (parent workshops, six‑week progress reporting, counseling access, year-long culture 'bites'); administrators reported strong reclassification rates and explained evaluation criteria including ELPAC and local measures.
Parents and district representatives from the District English Learner Advisory Committee (DLAC) presented four recommendations to the board aimed at supporting English learners, and district administrators followed with a midyear update showing strong reclassification numbers.
DLAC Chair Noeli Gonzalez and vice chair Esperanza Rodriguez asked the board to consider: (1) workshops for parents explaining grade-level math and reading programs with recordings for later viewing; (2) increased communication on student progress—reading and math—every six weeks; (3) more counseling access addressing community safety and test anxiety; and (4) year-long culture "bites" offering units in Spanish, Mandarin, Vietnamese, and English for newcomers.
Assistant Superintendent Dr. Gomez described the reclassification criteria used by the district: an overall 4 on the summative ELPAC (or alternate criteria on the alternate ELPAC), comparisons using district tools (I-Ready), grades, and demonstrated mastery. He said the district’s reclassification rates typically exceed county and state rates and that staff consider multiple measures—grades, I‑Ready scale-band progress, and context—to distinguish between language-related gaps and content mastery issues.
Board members asked how the board could support DLAC; Noeli Gonzalez requested a board member attend future DLAC meetings to facilitate direct conversation. Board members signaled support for the recommendations and discussed next steps for administrative follow-up.
