English Language Development Program
Contact us!
English Learner Instructional Resource Teacher (ELIRT)
Sarah Kemen, ELIRT
310-970-2915 ext. 51212
Sarah_kemen@lawndalesd.net
ELPAC Test
Testing will begin in February! Help your child get ready by working on the Practice Online Tests!
Parent Guides
Check the Parent Guides for the ELPAC test. It explains what the test is and which students take it. There is also a section on how parents can help their students pass it!
California English Learner RoadMap Policy
English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC)
Parents are welcomed to join us for our monthly ELAC meetings on Wednesdays in Room 1 at 8:30 AM with our ELIRT, Sarah Kemen and our Community Liaison, Belem Mancillas. The meetings take part in Spanish and English. Elected members advocate to improve Jane Addams English Learner Program. Let your voice be heard!
Visit our ELAC page for upcoming meeting information and resources! If you would like to become a member, please contact us!
District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC)
Parents are welcomed to join us for our monthly DELAC Meetings at the District Office. Our DELAC Committee is composed of Parent Leaders Advocating for our School District's English Learner Program. This is a public meeting for all district parents. Visit our events calendar for future meeting dates.
ELPAC Parent Night
Families of ELD students are welcomed to attend this educational parent night. Their State test takes place in February and we hope to inform parents of the resources available to ensure they pass the tests. Jane Addams and Rogers Middle School team up every year to provide information on the test. Parents of our ELAC Committee will be presenting in Spanish. Translation to English will be available.
This years ELPAC Parent Night has passed, please be on the look out for next years date!
Visit our School Library for Learning Resources
Our school has purchased culture books that relate to the lives of our English learners and are ready to be checked out! There are many other languages available to read including Spanish, French, Farsi, Vietnamese and more.
CABE
The California Association for Bilingual Education (CABE) is a non-profit organization incorporated in 1976 to promote bilingual education and quality educational experiences for all students in California. Learn More About CABE!