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DAC reports surge in family engagement; district reclassified 301 English learners
Summary
Cindy Quinn presented the DAC report, saying the district has 1,583 English learners, reported a 350% increase in family participation in academic workshops, and reclassified 301 students this year; DAC recommended expanded technology and language supports for families.
Cindy Quinn, director of the department that oversees assessment, integrated technology and multilingual programs, told the board the district’s District English Learner Advisory Committee (DAC) advised the district on reclassification and family engagement work for 2024–25.
Quinn said Lancaster has 1,583 students identified as English learners and that DAC helped align the district’s reclassification criteria with Los Angeles County guidance. She reported a large increase in family participation in academic workshops (described as a greater-than-350% increase) and said the district reclassified 301 students this year; the presenter also noted more than 400 students will participate in a forthcoming reclassification ceremony.
Why it matters: reclassification affects students’ instructional placement and the district’s accountability measures (the presenter said this meets LCAP goals). DAC officers recommended more family-facing technology workshops (ParentSquare and related platforms), expanded language opportunities including after-school and Saturday sessions, and clearer agendas/flyers to boost family attendance.
Details and evidence: Quinn said DAC oversees the annual needs-assessment survey for multilingual families and that survey responses show most families feel informed and welcomed but also identify areas for additional support. DAC noted collaboration with student family services to increase participation in DAC/ELAC meetings and highlighted the CAP conference as a source of ideas adopted back in the district.
What’s next: DAC recommendations will inform district planning for family engagement and multilingual learner supports next year. The board accepted the report; no formal policy changes were adopted during this meeting.
