English as a New Language Programs Instruction in this program, formerly known as English as a Second Language (ESL), emphasizes English language acquisition. In an ENL program, language arts and content-area instruction are taught in English using specific ENL instructional strategies. Some content area classes are Integrated ENL classes. Students receive core content area and English language development instruction, including the use of the home/primary language as support and appropriate ELL instructional supports to enrich comprehension. Integrated ENL classes are taught by a teacher dually certified in the content area and ENL or are co-taught by a certified content area teacher and a certified ENL teacher. In a Stand-alone ENL class, students receive English language development instruction taught by a NYS-certified teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) in order to acquire the English language needed for success in core content areas.

-From “A Guide for Parents of English Language Learners and Multilingual Learners in NYS. https://www.nysed.gov/bilingual-ed/guide-parents-english-language-learnersand-multilingual-learners-new-york-state 

Barbara Olivares-Lazcano

Director of World Languages and ENL