Mark Twain
Elementary School
Home of the Eagles
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English Learners Advisory Committee

At Mark Twain Elementary, we understand the importance of family involvement in education. You are your child’s first and most influential teacher, and we are excited about the opportunity to partner with you in your child’s education.

English Learner Advisory Committee

A school-level committee comprised of parents, staff, and community members designated to advise school officials on English learner programs and services.

Responsibilities:
The ELAC shall be responsible for the following tasks:

  • Advising the principal and staff in the development of a site plan for English learners and submitting the plan to the school site council for consideration of inclusion in the school plan for student achievement.
  • Assisting in the development of the school-wide needs assessment.
  • Ways to make parents aware of the importance of regular school attendance.
  • Each ELAC shall have the opportunity to elect at least one member to the district English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC). Districts with 31 or more ELACs may use a system of proportional or regional representation.

Meeting Calendar

    Mark Twain Elementary ELAC Meeting Dates for 2023–2024

    Please mark your calendars with the following dates: These are the scheduled meeting dates for ELAC.

    • Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at 2:00 p.m.
    • Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at 2:00 p.m.
    • Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at 2:00 p.m.
    • Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at 2:00 p.m.
    • Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at 2:00 p.m.
    • Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at 2:00 p.m.
    • Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at 2:00 p.m.

    Por favor marque su calendario con las siguientes fechas: Estas son las fechas de las reuniones para ELAC.

    • Martes, 12 de septiembre de 2023, a las 2:00
    • Martes, 10 de octubre de 2023, a las 2:00
    • Martes, 9 de enero de 2024, a las 2:00
    • Martes, 13 de febrero de 2024, a las 2:00
    • Martes, 12 de marzo de 2024, a las 2:00
    • Martes, 9 de abril de 2024, a las 2:00
    • Martes, 14 de mayo de 2024, a las 2:00

    Voting Committee Members/ Miembros del comité de votación:

    • JJ Albert-Principal
    • Veronica Castellanos-Parent/DELAC Representative
    • Coral Alcaide-Parent/Chairperson

    Non-Voting Committee Members/ Miembros del Comité sin voto:

    • Jacqueline Enriquez - District Parent Liaison
    • Silvia Gonzalez - School Site Community Contact (Translator)
    • Tammie Hutton - Title 1 Resource Teacher/Secretary

    DELAC Meetings - CUSD District Office:

    • TBD

    For more information, please read the ELAC calendar of meeting in its entirety.

    Mark Twain Elementary • 1500 Oregon Avenue, Corcoran, CA, 93212 • Phone: (559) 992-8882 • Fax: (559) 992-1238

    Corcoran Joint Unified School District is committed to providing a safe school environment where all individuals in education are afforded equal access and opportunities. The District’s academic and other educational support programs, services, and activities shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying of any individual based on the person’s actual or perceived age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, immigration status, marital or parental status, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Specifically, state law prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender in enrollment, counseling, and the availability of physical education, athletic activities, and sports. Corcoran Joint Unified School District assures that lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation in District programs. The Uniform Complaint Process investigates complaints of unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying. Such complaints must be filed no later than six months after knowledge of the alleged discrimination was first obtained. For questions or complaints, contact Section 504, Title IX Coordinator - Helen Copeland (559) 992-8888, ext.1248.