The Office of Bilingual Education and World Languages (OBEWL) is pleased to announce the publication of An Administrator’s Guide for Supporting the Implementation of the Co-Teaching Instructional Model Within Integrated ENL Settings. This comprehensive guide, developed collaboratively with representatives from the Regional Bilingual Education Resource Network (RBERN) and OBEWL Associates, serves as a key resource for school and district leaders seeking to strengthen their co-teaching practices.
The guide is organized into two main sections:
- Why New York State Utilizes an Integrated ENL Co-Teaching Model – This section explains the rationale behind NYS's commitment to this instructional approach, emphasizing its benefits in promoting equitable access to grade-level content while fostering language development for English Language Learners (ELLs).
- How School and District Administrators Can Successfully Implement Integrated ENL Co-Teaching – This practical section offers actionable strategies for administrators to establish and sustain effective co-teaching partnerships, including guidance on scheduling, professional learning, and fostering collaborative environments.
Designed to empower leaders with the tools and knowledge to advance integrated ENL settings, this guide is a vital step in ensuring that all ELLs receive the support they need to thrive academically and linguistically.
