Relationship of PROMISE to Current EL Programs

How will participation in PROMISE affect the program for English Only students?

The core principles are designed to be implemented schoolwide. While
the development of bilingualism and biliteracy may be focused initially for
English Learners, the core principles are to be applied to all programs for
all students. For example.

In implementing PROMISE, does this mean that every student in the school
will be

No, not necessarily. The expectation is that the school will design programs
that intentionally build bilingualism and biliteracy for all English Learners
across all grades served by the school. This will be a developmental process
that begins by enhancing the current program and takes into consideration parental
choice.

Does PROMISE mean revamping our current EL program for all English
Learners?

Yes. The expectation is that current programs will become aligned fully to the
PROMISE core principles, so the degree of restructuring or redesigning will
depend on the current status of existing programs.