
Program Implementation
The TEA Emergent Bilingual Support Division is continuously developing program implementation resources for Local Education Agencies (LEAs) to utilize in providing effective bilingual education and English as a second language (ESL) programs for emergent bilingual students that meet and exceed state requirements.
In Texas, there are six state-approved program models that can be implemented to support emergent bilingual students.
Dual Language Immersion Program Models

Texas Effective Dual Language Immersion Framework (TxEDLIF) Site
The TxEDLIF site was developed in order to ensure the expansion and effective implementation of Dual Language Immersion (DLI) education throughout the state of Texas.
The TxEDLIF site details the Success Criteria, Rubrics, implementation examples, checklists by role, and much more.
Dual Language Immersion One-Way
A bilingual/biliteracy program model in which students identified as emergent bilingual students are served in both English and another language and are prepared to meet reclassification criteria in order to be successful in English-only instruction not earlier than six or later than seven years after the student enrolls in school.
Dual Language Immersion Two-Way
A bilingual/biliteracy program model in which students identified as emergent bilingual students are integrated with students proficient in English and are served in both English and another language and are prepared to meet reclassification criteria in order to be successful in English-only instruction not earlier than six or later than seven years after the student enrolls in school.
Bilingual Program Brochure
Programs Overview Videos:
- Overview English/ Overview Eng Transcript
- Overview Spanish/ Overview Spa Transcript
- Overview Viet./ Overview Viet. Transcript
Dual Language Immersion Videos:
Training:
The intent of the K-2 Biliteracy Mapping Resources is to provide planning and instructional support to dual language teachers and educators. The links below will give an overview of the use of the tools.
Transitional Bilingual Program Models

The resources below were developed to support Transitional Bilingual Program models - both Early Exit and Late Exit.
Review the Rubric before completing the scoring tool to determine next steps which can be broken down by role using the TBE Stakeholder Checklists.
Transitional Early Exit
A bilingual program model in which students identified as emergent bilingual students are served in both English and another language and are prepared to meet reclassification criteria to be successful in English-only instruction not earlier than two or later than five years after the student enrolls in school.
Transitional Late Exit
A bilingual program model in which students identified as emergent bilingual students are served in both English and another language and are prepared to meet reclassification criteria to be successful in English-only instruction not earlier than six or later than seven years after the student enrolls in school.
Bilingual Program Brochure
Programs Overview Videos:
- Overview English/ Overview Eng Transcript
- Overview Spanish/ Overview Spa Transcript
- Overview Viet./ Overview Viet. Transcript
Transitional Bilingual Videos:
Training:
English as a Second Language Program Models

Texas English as a Second Language Framework (TxESLF) Site
The TxESLF site was developed to provide a structured, systematic approach to language instruction to help local education agencies meet TAC state policy.
The TxESLF site details the Success Criteria, Rubrics, checklists by role, and much more.
ESL Content-Based
An English acquisition program that serves students identified as emergent bilingual students through English instruction by a teacher appropriately certified in ESL under TEC, §29.061(c), through English language arts and reading, mathematics, science, and social studies.
ESL Pull-Out
An English acquisition program that serves students identified as emergent bilingual students through English instruction provided by an appropriately certified ESL teacher under the TEC, §29.061(c), through English language arts and reading.
ESL Program Brochure
Programs Overview Videos:
- Overview English/ Overview Eng Transcript
- Overview Spanish/ Overview Spa Transcript
- Overview Viet./ Overview Viet. Transcript