Your voice matters! Below are some groups that you can join to become a leader at your child’s school and influence the decisions that affect their education.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA) - The main role of a PTA is to support students by building strong working relationships among parents, families, teachers and schools. PTAs recruit and coordinate volunteers, organize parent education events, plan teacher appreciation activities, and much more.
School Site Council (SSC) - The school site council is a group of teachers, parents, families, classified employees, and sometimes students. This council works with the principal to develop, review and evaluate school improvement programs and budgets.
English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC) - An ELAC is another school-level committee that brings together parents, families, staff, and community members to support the success of English Learner students. Members assist with making decisions about the programs and services that support these students. Some schools may combine their School Site Council and ELAC meetings.
District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC) - A DELAC is the district-level version of an ELAC.

Check your school or district website to see what groups are available and how you can get involved.

"Classified" school employees are not required to have an education-specific certificate or credential to perform their work. For example, receptionists, bus drivers, and food service staff would not be required to have a teaching credential.

If a student reports that they speak a language other than English at home, they will need to take the English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC) to measure their skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in English. Depending on their score, they may be classified as an "English Learner" (EL) and receive additional support.