Classroom and school climate and environment communicates, in concrete ways, high expectations to LEP students, a sense of family, a high level of trust among all school personnel, and shared responsibility and decision making. The program shows respect for a diversity of cultures. All languages used for instruction share equal status. Their use is determined by students' proficiency levels, and the students' first language is used to teach content areas. Sufficient and appropriate books and instructional materials are available in all languages used for instruction.
Instruction is interactive, hands-on, collaborative and meaningful to students.
It is innovative and uses a variety of techniques that respond to different learning styles. Instruction integrates the use of technology for both languages. Staff selection and development includes screening to ensure proficiency in both languages, training for teachers to become action researchers and adjusting the program to ensure that all teachers are able to serve LEP students. Teachers feel supported and free to innovate. The school provides opportunities for parents who do not speak English to participate.