Leadership Role Guide: Language Planning in ASL/English Programs

In an ASL/English bilingual program, language planning means deciding on purpose when and how each language is used for teaching and learning. Use this guide to move that work from individual effort to a consistent, program-wide practice. It helps you set clear expectations, align language planning with curriculum, support teachers in unit-level decisions, and use walkthroughs, coaching, and professional learning to reinforce them. It also names what to look for in classrooms so access is predictable for students and does not depend on which adult is in the room.