Parent / Student Councils

SPSA 2026-2027 Documents

Single Plan for Student Achievement:

What is ELAC? 
Palm Springs High School’s ELAC (English Language Advisory Committee) is comprised of parents, staff, and community members specifically designated to advise school officials on English Learner program services. ELAC meetings are held throughout the year.
 
Who can join ELAC? 
All parents and guardians of English Learners at Palm Springs High School are invited to join ELAC. Speakers of all languages are invited to join. 
 
What are ELAC Responsibilities? 
ELAC’s responsibilities include advising the principal and staff on programs and services for English Learners and the School Site Council on the development of the Single Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA). 
 
What can I expect from ELAC meetings? 
The first ELAC meeting will consist of an election for parent representatives (President, Vice President, Secretary, DELAC Representative). Each meeting will follow an agenda provided for discussion topics.

ELAC Officer Roles and Responsibilities

• President - Presides over meetings of the committee.
   
• Vice - President - Represent the President in assigned duties during his/her absence
   
• Secretary - Recording minutes of each meeting, share minutes with all ELAC members and the school.
   
• DELAC Representative - Attend the District-level English Advisory Committee (DELAC) meetings to represent the school site at the district level meetings. Transfers the information discussed at DELAC meetings to the site ELAC meetings for discussion.