What should the ESL component of a Bilingual Education Program include?
The English as a second language (ESL) component of a Bilingual Education program should include well-designed instruction to develop skills in listening, speaking, reading, writing and communicating in English through the integration of academic content appropriate for the student’s age, grade level and English language skills. The time requirements for ESL instruction within a bilingual education program shall be the same as those established for ESL instruction within a free-standing ESL program. The curriculum for the ESL component of a bilingual education program should be based on the NYS Learning Standards for English as a Second Language (ESL).
