Goals

TAC Chapter 89 Adaptations for Special Populations, Subchapter BB

§89.1201 (b)The goal of bilingual education programs shall be to enable English language learners to become competent in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in the English language through the development of literacy and academic skills in the primary language and English. Such programs shall emphasize the mastery of English language skills, as well as mathematics, science, and social studies, as integral parts of the academic goals for all students to enable English language learners to participate equitably in school.

§89.1201 (c)The goal of ESL (English as a Second Language)programs shall be to enable English language learners to become competent in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in the English language through the integrated use of second language methods. The ESL program shallto emphasize the mastery of English language skills, as well as mathematics, science, and social studies, as integral parts of the academic goals for all students enable English language learners to participate equitably in school.