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English Learner Advisory Council (ELAC)

 
Welcome!
 
Welcome to La Mesa Junior High's English Learner Advisory Committee's (ELAC) page. 
 
Here, you will: 
  • understand the purpose of ELAC
  • understand the roles & responsibilities of ELAC officers
  • learn how to become an ELAC member
  • view all meeting agendas and minutes
 
Our ELAC is an important advisory committee that oversees the EL program.  ELAC represents the parent voice for EL students. ELAC reviews EL data surrounding attendance, reclassification, academic & language proficiency, and helps the school complete an annual needs assessment and establishes an EL goal for our Single Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA). 
 
Did You Know?
 
La Mesa is proud to serve an English Learner student population that speaks over 10 languages!
 
Our multi-lingual scholars bring their language & culture to enrich our campus. 
EL Support Team
 
 
 
Staff Contact
 
tflores
 
Principal
Thomas Flores
ap
Assistant Principal
Javier Peña
el coordinator
EL Coordinator
Jenni Frias
Holmgren
Achieve Teacher
Lynn Holmgren
 
 
savage
 
Newcomer Math Teacher
Keri Savage
 
Atkins
EL Counselor
Kellen Atkins
 
Castaneda
Social Worker
Molly Castaneda
 
 
Bilingual Instructional Assistant
Dr. Mariaelena Diaz
Estrada
Bilingual Instructional Assistant
Nancy Estrada
 
 
razo
 
Bilingual Instructional Assistant
Samantha Razo
 
Inn
Bilingual Instructional Assistant
Inna Hakobyan
 
 
Bilingual Instructional Assistant
Current Vacancy
 
 
 
Bilingual Instructional Assistant
Current Vacancy
 
 
 
Meeting Dates
 
All parents are welcome to attend ELAC meetings. 
 
 
Meeting Date/ Time / Location
Orientation & Election
 
Thursday, August 29, 2024
5:30 PM
MPR
 
Meeting #1
 
Thursday, October 17, 2024
5:00 PM
Library
 
Meeting #2
 
Thursday, December 5, 2024
6:00 PM
Library
 
Meeting #3
 
Thursday, January 30, 2025
6:00 PM
Library
 
Meeting #4
 
Thursday, April 3, 2025
5:00 PM
Golden Valley High School (joint ELAC meeting)