English as a New Language (ENL)

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. Students receive services based on their English proficiency level.

Students at the Entering and Emerging levels receive Stand Alone ENL. 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.

ELLs of all proficiency levels receive integrated ENL classes 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.

This program is available in all schools and is for English Language Learners (ELLs) only.