Who we are:
The Dual Language Advisory Council (DLAC) is a group of dedicated parents, teachers, and community members who work together to strengthen the Spanish-English Dual Language program at Jessie Beck Elementary and within Jessie Beck. We welcome all interested members and meet at least four times throughout the school year.
Our Mission:
Support and advocate for the development of biliterate, bilingual, and culturally responsive school programs by promoting high levels of achievement and diversity within the dual language program and our community.
To achieve this mission we will:
Meetings:
Anyone interested in advocating for the support and growth of dual language education is welcome to attend DLAC meetings! Fill out our membership survey here: DLAC MEMBERSHIP SURVEY. Meetings are currently being held virtually, and the zoom link will be shared with everyone who has filled out the membership survey. Meetings are held from 6:00-7:30 PM. We look forward to seeing you there!
Please mark your calendar for April 5th from 5:00-6:00 pm. Ms. Lane will be hosting a Dual Language Information Meeting via Zoom for all current families. The purpose is to get an update on the program plans for 2022-2023 School Year (as best as can be answered), share ideas, and ask and answer any other questions that families may have. We encourage you to submit any questions, comments, or ideas you may have regarding the program to BeckDLAC@gmail.com by March 18th. This will allow us to compile and organize your questions and ideas and give Ms. Lane time to find answers on as much as she can before the meeting. Our area superintendent, Mike Paul, also plans to attend the meeting. Dual Language Families, look for an email from your child’s teacher the week before the event for the Zoom link.
Por favor, marque su calendario para el 5 de abril de 5:00-6:00 pm. La Sra. Lane organizará una reunión de información del Programa de Lenguaje Dual a través de Zoom para todas las familias actuales. El propósito es obtener una actualización sobre los planes del programa para el año escolar 2022-2023 (lo mejor que se pueda responder), compartir ideas y hacer y responder cualquier otra pregunta que las familias puedan tener. Le recomendamos que envíe cualquier pregunta, comentario o idea que pueda tener con respecto al programa para BeckDLAC@ gmail.com antes del 18 de marzo. Esto nos permitirá compilar y organizar sus preguntas e ideas y darle a la Sra. Lane tiempo para encontrar respuestas sobre todo lo que pueda antes de la reunión. Nuestro superintendente de área, Mike Paul, también planea asistir a la reunión. Familias bilingües, busque un correo electrónico del maestro de su hijo la semana anterior al evento para el enlace de Zoom.
Spanish Language Summer Camp:
The camp will be held the week of July 18-22, 2022. Beginner classes and advanced/immersion classes are available. Enrollment is no longer open.
The Dual Language Advisory Council (DLAC) is a group of dedicated parents, teachers, and community members who work together to strengthen the Spanish-English Dual Language program at Jessie Beck Elementary and within Jessie Beck. We welcome all interested members and meet at least four times throughout the school year.
Our Mission:
Support and advocate for the development of biliterate, bilingual, and culturally responsive school programs by promoting high levels of achievement and diversity within the dual language program and our community.
To achieve this mission we will:
- Communicate and educate all stakeholders of the benefits of Dual Language Education (DLE)
- Educate policymakers
- Bridge the gap between monolingual and bilingual classrooms
- Educate parents within the program
- Continuously update resources for families
- Celebrate and encourage diversity
- Streamline procedures for entering the DL program
- Create handouts to inform incoming families regarding the program
Meetings:
Anyone interested in advocating for the support and growth of dual language education is welcome to attend DLAC meetings! Fill out our membership survey here: DLAC MEMBERSHIP SURVEY. Meetings are currently being held virtually, and the zoom link will be shared with everyone who has filled out the membership survey. Meetings are held from 6:00-7:30 PM. We look forward to seeing you there!
- March 31
- April 21
- May 12
Please mark your calendar for April 5th from 5:00-6:00 pm. Ms. Lane will be hosting a Dual Language Information Meeting via Zoom for all current families. The purpose is to get an update on the program plans for 2022-2023 School Year (as best as can be answered), share ideas, and ask and answer any other questions that families may have. We encourage you to submit any questions, comments, or ideas you may have regarding the program to BeckDLAC@gmail.com by March 18th. This will allow us to compile and organize your questions and ideas and give Ms. Lane time to find answers on as much as she can before the meeting. Our area superintendent, Mike Paul, also plans to attend the meeting. Dual Language Families, look for an email from your child’s teacher the week before the event for the Zoom link.
Por favor, marque su calendario para el 5 de abril de 5:00-6:00 pm. La Sra. Lane organizará una reunión de información del Programa de Lenguaje Dual a través de Zoom para todas las familias actuales. El propósito es obtener una actualización sobre los planes del programa para el año escolar 2022-2023 (lo mejor que se pueda responder), compartir ideas y hacer y responder cualquier otra pregunta que las familias puedan tener. Le recomendamos que envíe cualquier pregunta, comentario o idea que pueda tener con respecto al programa para BeckDLAC@ gmail.com antes del 18 de marzo. Esto nos permitirá compilar y organizar sus preguntas e ideas y darle a la Sra. Lane tiempo para encontrar respuestas sobre todo lo que pueda antes de la reunión. Nuestro superintendente de área, Mike Paul, también planea asistir a la reunión. Familias bilingües, busque un correo electrónico del maestro de su hijo la semana anterior al evento para el enlace de Zoom.
Spanish Language Summer Camp:
The camp will be held the week of July 18-22, 2022. Beginner classes and advanced/immersion classes are available. Enrollment is no longer open.
