# data[].attributes.headline
It is the policy of the state that every student in the state who has a primary language other than English and who is identified as an English learner shall be provided a full opportunity to participate in a bilingual education or English as a second language (ESL) program

# data[].attributes.subject
It is the policy of the state that every student in the state who has a primary language other than English and who is identified as an English learner shall be provided a full opportunity to participate in a bilingual education or English as a second language (ESL) program

# data[].attributes.body
A student whose primary language or languages of the home, is other than English and would require additional English language support to develop reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.

# data[].attributes.headline
The ESL program has several different models/programs

# data[].attributes.subject
The ESL program has several different models/programs

# data[].attributes.body
The Pull-Out model is used to pull students out of their classroom to receive English instruction. The goal is to gain fluency in English to understand subject content. They're pulled out for a limited time somewhere between 30-50 minutes. The teacher probably only speaks English.

# data[].attributes.body
An ESL Class Period is generally used in middle school. Students will receive ESL instructions during a normal class period and this is used as course credit for the year. These classes focus on vocabulary, spelling, oral language, grammar, etc. The teacher is generally not bilingual.

# data[].attributes.body
The Resource Center brings students together from several classes or several schools. Students may be pulled out of their regular classrooms for one or more periods of ESL instruction. The resource center is generally staffed with at least one full-time ESL teacher, who may or may not be bilingual

# data[].attributes.body
The ESL Self-Contained model focuses on the same development as the others. Except during this model, the students spend a majority of the day inside the ESL classroom. It's usually offered in elementary school. Again the teacher may not be bilingual.

# data[].attributes.body
For this model, it includes two teachers inside the classroom. They're both assigned different content to teach. One must be ESL certified. This is usually a longer period of time, like a whole class period.

# data[].attributes.body
In the Structured English Immersion model, it is a self-contained classroom of only English Learners. Everything is taught in English. There's no specific ESL instruction, and instruction can be done by several ESL certified teachers. The program aids so that the students can be mainstreamed after 2-3 years.

# data[].attributes.body
You want to introduce vocabulary before a lesson. When we give them this vocabulary in the beginning of the lesson, we can build from there. They'll know how to say it, the definition, and hopefully begin to use it in their everyday lives.

# data[].attributes.body
We want to create a safe space for students. When having trouble learning, we want the student to feel comfortable enough to come to us when they're having difficulty. Asking for help is hard, but having a respectful student-teacher relationship will make it easier for students to come to you.

# data[].attributes.body
Group work has so many benefits! ESL students benefit from face to face interactions, social learning, learning by observation, and gain friendships! Introduce projects, labs, and more.

# data[].attributes.body
When a new ESL student starts in the classroom, there's a lot of support they may need. Ideas include; assigning them a friend, extended time, preferential seating, lessons well-planed. And make sure to smile!

# data[].attributes.body
Have a one-on-one approach with family. Keep them involved and up to date with progress and concerns.

# data[].attributes.body
When giving out information about events like school holidays, testing, dances, etc, make sure that this information is given to families in a way that they can understand. Translate information from English to the families native tongue. It's such a small change but can majorly affect each family.

# data[].attributes.body
Having loving motives is key because these parents don't have much time to participate. We want to encourage and empower. So ask questions like, "How can we as a school support you?". We want to open communication to better help the child.