What is the Multilingual Education Advisory Committee?
Austin ISDÂ鶹Çø™s Multilingual Education Advisory Committee (MEAC) works to inform and advise the school district on matters related to students who are language learners.
The committee has three specific functions:
- Help the school district make decisions on program planning, funding, staffing, designing, and evaluation of the districtÂ鶹Çø™s language programs.
- Consult with Austin ISD about concerns, reports, and recommendations to be submitted to the Superintendent or Board of Trustees.
- Help develop resources that educate parents, the community, and the district on issues related to students in the district's language programs.
Membership
MEAC is composed of five membership categories:
- Parents of AISD students enrolled in the district's language programs.
- Community representatives.
- Business representatives.
- Administrators representing elementary and secondary levels.
- Campus staff members, including Bilingual, ESL and world language teachers
How Can I Learn More?
More detailed information about the MEAC is contained in the MEAC Bylaws (ENG) and MEAC Bylaws (ESP).
How Can I Join?
A standard membership application is provided in the District Advisory Bodies section.
To apply for membership, please complete and submit the standard application form: English / Spanish