The Bilingual/ESL Cooperative is an agreement between ESC-20 and school districts that provides program assistance for bilingual/ESL program development and its implementation. Fees are based on refined district English learner population. Technical assistance and professional development are included based on levels of participation. Services provided through the co-op include, but are not limited to:
- Directors’ meetings to receive information on program guidelines and best practices, network, and collaborate for the improvement of student performance
- Technical assistance on campus planning for improved student performance
- Planning and development
- Region-wide staff development opportunities, at a discounted fee, for bilingual/ESL program teachers and leaders to include the following areas:
- Integration of instructional strategies for bilingual/ESL students
- Curriculum modification and/or implementation strategies for bilingual/ESL students
- Cross-content and cross-program areas training and collaboration