GENERAL DESCRIPTION
An ESL/pull-out program model is an English acquisition program that serves students identified as English learners through English instruction

CERTIFICATIONS
Instruction in this program is provided by an appropriately certified ESL teacher under the TEC, §29.061(c) through English language arts and reading.

GOAL
The goal of ESL pull-out is for English learners to attain full proficiency in English in order to participate equitably in school.

INSTRUCTIONAL APPROACH
This model targets English language development through academic content instruction that is linguistically and culturally responsive in English language arts and reading. Instruction shall be provided by the ESL teacher in a pullout or inclusionary delivery model.