Bonita Unified School District - English Language Learners

English Language Learners

Here at Bonita Unified School District, we celebrate the diverse backgrounds and languages of our students!

There are over 500 students in the Bonita Unified School District, representing over 22 languages, who are English Learners. English learners are students whose first language is not English.

We are committed to supporting English learners at every stage of their educational journey and ensuring they have access to every resource possible to be successful. Together–parents, educators, and staff–can help our English learners build their language skills while embracing their unique cultural identities. Through engaging programs and collaborative learning environments, we empower our English learners to thrive academically and socially. Join us as we create a vibrant community where every student can succeed!

Please check out our Fall 2024 Newsletter!

BUSD Fall 2024 ELD Newsletter

BUSD Winter 2024 ELD Newsletter

Staff

To learn more about programs available to support English Learners, you can reach our staff below.

Dr. Kim Lawe, Senior Director of Secondary Curriculum & Instruction

(909) 971-8200 Ext. 5313

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Marlyn Casillas, ELD Support Staff

(909) 971-8200 Ext. 5326

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Get Involved

ELAC

Schools are required to form the ELAC at any time during the school year when the number of identified EL students reaches 21 or more.

All parents with students attending the school in which the ELAC is established are eligible and should be encouraged to participate in the ELAC. The principal must ensure that ELAC members receive appropriate training.

The responsibilities of the ELAC include:

Advising the School Site Council (SSC) on the development of the Single Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA), especially those sections related to English learner
Assisting in the development of the school’s Needs assessment, Language census.
Making efforts to make parents aware of the importance of regular school attendance.
Advising the principal and staff on the school’s program for English learners.
Assisting the District ELAC in the dissemination of information and materials related to all aspects of the Master Plan for English Learners
Advising in the development of and approval of the school’s Title III and Economic Impact Aid-Limited English Proficient (EIA-LEP) budgets. (California Department of Education)

DAC/DELAC

ELAC elects at least one member (and not more than two) to the DELAC.

The responsibilities of the DAC/DELAC include:

The DELAC must effectively advise the governing board on at least the following tasks:

District master plan for English learners.
District-wide needs assessments.
Establish district program, goals, and objectives for English learners.
Review and comment on the development or annual update of the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP).
Development of a plan to ensure compliance with any applicable teacher and/or teacher aide requirements.
Review and comment on written notifications sent to parents.
Review and comment on the district’s reclassification process.

The DELAC representative(s) gives a report at each ELAC meeting and explains the training topics covered at the DELAC meeting.

Resources for Families