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DMACC outlines objectives to improve multilingual enrollment understanding, teacher supports and EL program expansion
Summary
The District Multilingual Multicultural Advisory Committee (DMACC) recommended three objectives: clearer program descriptions and parent outreach, targeted training for new bilingual/ESL teachers and staff, and strategic expansion of ESL and bilingual programs where need is identified; board asked about enrollment trends amid national immigration changes.
The District Multilingual Multicultural Advisory Committee (DMACC) presented three proposed objectives to the committee aimed at strengthening multilingual and bilingual programming and family understanding across the district.
Rocio Trejo, director of the Department of Multilingual and Multicultural Education, said the DMACC aims to (1) revise program descriptions and develop parent-friendly materials explaining the distinction between bilingual and ESL programs, (2) create recorded trainings and targeted messaging for new program teachers and staff—particularly those on emergency permits or working toward licensure—and (3) identify data sources to monitor bilingual/ESL enrollment and strategically offer services where the need is greatest. Trejo noted the number of English learners has grown (3rd Friday counts cited), and that the board approved 10 additional ESL teacher positions in the FY26 budget, with four now assigned across bilingual-program schools.
DMACC members described outreach and training plans: recorded trainings in the district learning management system for multilingual compliance and enrollment staff, parent-facing materials for open houses and conferences, and collaboration with HR to identify new-teacher support and focused training rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.
During Q&A, Director Fantz asked whether national shifts in immigration might reduce EL enrollment; Trejo said enrollment can fluctuate with migration waves but the district had not seen a dip this year and pointed to transfers from other states as a balancing factor.
DMACC asked the board to authorize implementation work; this item was presented for information and committee members indicated support for taking the DMACC proposals forward for additional planning and outreach.
