What's Up with ELAC

AB 705 + AB 1805

AB 705 requires that colleges maximize the probability that ESL students complete a course equivalent to transfer level English (could be an ESL course) within six semesters (9 quarters)

AB 1805 requires colleges to “inform students of their rights to access transfer-level coursework and academic credit English as a second language (ESL) coursework, and of the multiple measures placement policies developed by the community college”

Who needs ELAC?

AB 705 and 1805 both recognize that ESL is not basic skills or remedial instruction. It is teaching English to someone that already knows one or more languages. Instruction in English as a second language (ESL) is distinct from remediation in English. Students enrolled in ESL credit coursework are foreign language learners who require additional language training in English and/or require support to successfully complete degree and transfer requirements in English.

ELAC Credit Courses

• Taught by professors experienced in language acquisition pedagogy
• ELAC 145 is UC/CSU Transferable
• After ELAC 145, students can move into 48/49, 101x, 101
• Faculty Recommend 48/49 or 101x
• Support from English Center & ASC

Placement Challenges

• Not realizing there are credit courses for English Language Learners
• Not knowing what ELAC means
• Not clicking the appropriate link in CCC Apply
• Receiving an email with English Placement

3 Questions

• Is English your primary or native language?
• Did you attend 3 or more years of high school in the U.S.?
• Do you feel prepared to go into college-level English for native speakers?

Coming Soon

• First-week diagnostics
• English 101x with ELAC emphasis
• Self-guided Placement for ELAC
• First-week check-ins and movement as needed
• Online ELAC courses Spring 2020

Thank You