Language Use Leadership Guide

This guide helps leaders assess how intentionally ASL and English are used across the school and plan the moves that strengthen it. It sorts practice into four levels, from emerging to exemplary, across areas like language planning, balanced use of both languages, staff modeling, embedded supports, progress monitoring, and bilingual teaching strategies. Each level offers concrete recommendations and a leadership move for your next step. Use it to find where your program stands and build consistent, intentional bilingual practice that gives every student full access.