Welcome to ELAC

Welcome to ELAC: Leading Together for Student Success

Session Overview

This session launches the ELAC year with warmth, connection, and purpose. Families begin by centering on what matters most—their children’s success—and reflecting on the hopes and dreams they hold for their future. They explore what ELAC is, how it supports multilingual learners, and how every family voice helps shape school decisions.

The session affirms that language is a strength—and that speaking more than one language is something to value and celebrate. Families learn about their child’s multilingual learner journey, from enrollment to reclassification, to earning their State Seal of Biliteracy in high school.

This session invites families to see the connection between their dreams for their children and their role in ELAC. It fosters a sense of belonging, connection, and shared purpose—where voices are valued, experiences are honored, and relationships are built. Families leave with a preview of the meaningful work ahead and a deeper understanding that all voices are needed—to create a more inclusive, connected school community where every child, including their own, can thrive.

Purpose

To build trust, affirm the power of family voice, and show how ELAC supports multilingual learners’ success from day one.

This Meeting Covers:

• What ELAC is and why it matters

• The multilingual learner journey—from enrollment to reclassification and beyond

• The power of family voice in shaping school decisions

• A welcoming, strengths-based activity for families to share hopes and dreams

• Family learning and leadership in ELAC

• Optional elections and materials to kickstart the year

Includes: 

• ELAC Meeting Sign In– Tracks participation and includes space for families to express interest in helping or taking on leadership. (Customizable for school and district logos.)

• Facilitation Guide: Welcome to ELAC: Leading Together for Student Success
  – An editable, scripted guide to lead your “Welcome to ELAC” session with confidence. Add notes, customize sections, and make it your own. Includes materials list, outreach and incentive links, and post meeting debrief. 

• Slide deck – A customizable bilingual (English and Spanish) presentation. Just add your school or district logo and make your own!  

• Community-Building Activity - ELAC Hopes & Dreams Activity Cards (PDF) 

• Handouts:

  • Your Child’s Multilingual Learner Journey

  • A Year of Learning & Leadership

  • Ways to Participate and Lead in ELAC

  • ELAC Flyer Template - Customizable, add school/district logo and meeting details

  • ELAC Exit Ticket