WHAT DOES AN EL PROGRAM HAVE TO INCLUDE? The two goals of an EL program are Attaining English language proficiency Meaningful access to the standard instructional program within a reasonable period of time. Attaining English language proficiency For English language proficiency a district/school has to offer an ESL or ELD course depending on the English language proficiency (ELP) level of the student or a dedicated ELD block in elementary school that has to be at the minimum 45 minutes. An integrated ELD-ELA class can be offered to EL students whose overall score on the ACCESS for ELLs assessment is 4.5 or higher. The primary goal is learning English and learning content is secondary. (Saunders, Goldenberg, Marcelletti, 2013) Meaningful access to the standard instructional program within a reasonable period of time In order for EL student to learn grade-level content and thus have meaningful access to the standard instructional program all content area classes have to shelter instruction and offer language supports for EL student. Learning content is the primary goal and language is secondary. (Saunders, Goldenberg, Marcelletti, 2013)