English Language Acquisition

Parents have the right to choose whether or not their child participates in the ELA Program as well as the specific services their child receives. Not all services are available at every school.

Parents make these choices when they complete the Parent Permission Form. Parents also have the right to change their decision about their child’s participation in the program at any time by completing a new Parent Permission Form. Individual schools assist parents in selecting among program options available at a school.

Schools with more than 20 English language learners have a Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) chosen by the parents of these students. A districtwide PAC including representatives from ELA Program schools meets monthly to provide parent training opportunities as well as a forum for parents to express concerns regarding ELA program implementation districtwide.