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:
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
