ELAC
Borel Middle School English Learner Advisory Committee
The English Learners Advisory Committee (ELAC), composed of families of multilingual students, makes recommendations regarding programs for students with second language needs. The purpose of the ELAC is to provide parents of English Learners opportunities to: Learn more about the programs offered to their children. We meet 5-6 times a year at a time that works best for those involved. Meetings are conducted in English and Spanish and we can request additional translation as well.
2025-2026 ELAC Meeting Dates
8/20, 9/18, 11/6, 12/5, 2/6, 2/27, 4/17 from 5:30 - 7:00pm
Cultural Fair - March 25 5:30-7PM
Here are link to our previous agendas & presentations from ELAC Meetings:
9.18.25 ELAC Meeting Slideshow
4.16.26 ELAC Meeting Slideshow
Our Multilingual Department curated this list of local resources. Click to view in English / Spanish.
Comments? Questions? Please contact us at elac@borelbobcats.org
Know Your Rights - Red Cards
Families, have you heard about the Red Card?
Red Card (developed by the Immigration Legal Resource Center) can help in asserting rights.
During this presentation, centered around supporting our immigrant youth and families, families will gain insight into the purpose and use of the Red Card, empowering them to feel more secure and informed about their legal rights. Additionally, families will receive copies of the Red Card and have the opportunity to learn how to be proactive in protecting their rights and the rights of their loved ones, prepare for unexpected circumstances, and know who to reach out to in times of need.
We look forward to continuing to build a stronger community with you all.
Immigrant Resources shared during February 2025 DELAC Meeting:
For reliable information on legal rights, family support services, and access to legal assistance, CALSA encourages families to visit the California Courts Self-Help Immigration Resource Guide.
ELPAC Resources for Students and Families
Here's a link to the study guide for the ELPAC which is the assessment our students who are learning English need to take each year until they reclassify. Click STUDENT ACCESS TO TEST and then CONTINUE AS GUEST. Then GUEST SESSION and then click on your GRADE LEVEL. Click here for video directions!
ML Reclassification Journey Workshop Series Part 1: THE WHY to ELPAC
In case you missed our Virtual meeting, here is a copy of the Slides Deck in English, Spanish, and the Recording. We hope that you can join us for Part II on January 15, which will be Virtual, and Part III on March 12 in person at Fiesta Gardens International School - Flyer
Gracias por asistir a nuestro Taller para Padres. Si se perdió nuestra reunión virtual, aquí tiene una copia de las diapositivas en Inglés, Español y la Grabación de la reunión. Esperamos que pueda acompañarnos en la segunda parte el dia 15 de enero, será una reunion virtual, y en la tercera parte, el día 12 de marzo, los esperamos de forma presencial en Fiesta Gardens International School - Flyer
LITERACY RESOURCES
Learn English as a second language and how to write and read in Spanish.
Parent Learning Opportunity: Free English Classes at King Center Starting August 20th, on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at the Kings Center, the City of San Mateo will offer free adult English classes! For more information, call Donya Sultani at (650) 522-7848 or email sultani@cityofsanmateo.org.
Project Read, the adult literacy program of the San Mateo Public Library, has provided free, confidential literacy tutoring to adults since 1985. Volunteer tutors work with adults who want to improve their essential reading and writing skills, enabling them to achieve personal learning goals, like reading a story to a child, voting for the first time, or completing a job application form. The program raises literacy levels—and the quality of life—in the City of San Mateo.
Project Read San Mateo Library:
https://www.cityofsanmateo.org/927/Adult-Literacy
ESL Classes and Literacy Classes in Spanish San Mateo County Libraries:
https://smcl.bibliocommons.com/v2/events?q=esl%20class
Adult Literacy Tutoring:
Aprenda a leer en español
¿Usted o alguien que conoce desea aprender a leer y escribir en español? Ofrecemos un programa para hispanohablantes llamado Leamos, opens a new window que enseña a los adultos a leer y escribir. O, llame al 650-538-5443 o mande un correo electrónico.