Recommended Time
Allotment for
Content
Area
TEKS
120 min.
Language Arts
& Reading
BILINGUAL
Primary
Language of
Instruction for
TEKS
English Language
Proficiency Standards
120 min.
Spanish
ELPS
English Language
Proficiency Standards
30 min.
Social Studies
KINDERGARTEN
ELPS
30 min.
English
Curriculum Expectations, Recommendations, and Requirements
Language Arts and Reading TEKS:
 Follow new Kindergarten Spanish Language Arts and Reading (SLAR) Curriculum on PCG
ELPS:
 It is recommended that ELD be integrated in the reading/language arts block
 Target literacy-based vocabulary, listening comprehension, and verbal expression
Social Studies TEKS
 Follow Kindergarten Social Studies Curriculum on PCG
 Social studies content will be taught in English using sheltered instruction
 Implementation of linguistic accommodations in this content area is required

ELPS
English Language
Proficiency Standards
90 min.
Math
90 min.
Spanish
ELPS
English Language
Proficiency Standards
45 min.
Science
60 min.
Spanish
Spanish can be integrated to preview big ideas, to teach and monitor comprehension of abstract concepts and skills, to check for understanding, and
to assess mastery of concepts and skills
ELPS:
 It is required that ELD be integrated in the social studies block
 Written evidence of identified English language objectives in this content area is required
 Target social studies vocabulary, listening comprehension, and verbal expression
Math TEKS:
 Follow Kindergarten Math Curriculum on PCG
ELPS:
 It is recommended that ELD be integrated in the math block
 Target math vocabulary, listening comprehension, and verbal expression
Science/Health TEKS:
 Follow Kindergarten Science Curriculum on PCG
ELPS:
 It is recommended that ELD be integrated in the science block
 Target science and health vocabulary, listening comprehension, and verbal expression
ELPS
English Language
15 min.
Proficiency Standards
Health
ELD – English Language Development
Teachers will use each student’s most current IPT level to identify the minimum oral language objectives students must master throughout the year.
Kindergarten bilingual students are expected to attain a minimum IPT score of level B by the end of the year with no more than 4 errors.
Recommended Time
Allotment for
Content
Area
TEKS
Primary
Language of
Instruction for
120 min.
Language Arts
& Reading
105 min.
Spanish
BILINGUAL
FIRST GRADE
TEKS
ELP
Language Arts and Reading TEKS:
 Follow new First Grade Spanish Language Arts and Reading (SLAR) Curriculum on PCG
ELPS
English Language
Proficiency Standards
15 min.
30 min.
Social Studies
Curriculum Expectations, Recommendations, and Requirements
English Language
Proficiency Standards
30 min.
English
ELPS:
 It is required that ELD be integrated in the reading/language arts block
 Written evidence of identified English language objectives in this content area is required
 Target literacy-based vocabulary, listening comprehension, and verbal expression
Social Studies TEKS
 Follow First Grade Social Studies Curriculum on PCG
 Social studies content will be taught in English using sheltered instruction
 Implementation of linguistic accommodations in this content area is required

Spanish can be used strategically to preview big ideas, to teach and monitor comprehension of abstract concepts and skills, to check for
understanding, and to assess mastery of concepts and skills
ELPS
English Language
Proficiency Standards
90 min.
Math
90 min.
Spanish
ELPS
English Language
Proficiency Standards
45 min.
Science
45 min.
Spanish (Science)
15 min.
English (Health)
ELPS
15 min.
Health
English Language
Proficiency Standards
ELPS:
 It is required that ELD be integrated in the social studies block
 Written evidence of identified English language objectives in this content area is required
 Target social studies vocabulary, listening comprehension, and verbal expression
Math TEKS:
 Follow First Grade Math Curriculum on PCG
ELPS:
 It is recommended that ELD be integrated in the math block
 Target math vocabulary, listening comprehension, and verbal expression
Science/Health TEKS:
 Follow First Grade Science Curriculum on PCG
 Health content will be taught in English using sheltered instruction
ELPS:
 It is recommended that ELD be integrated in the science block
 It is required that ELD be integrated in the health block
 Written evidence of identified English language objectives in health is required
 Target science and health vocabulary, listening comprehension, and verbal expression
ELD – English Language Development: 1st grade bilingual students are expected to attain a minimum IPT score of level C by the end of the year.
Teachers will use each student’s most current IPT level to identify the minimum oral language objectives students must master throughout the year.
Recommended Time
Allotment for
Content
Area
TEKS
Primary
Language of
Instruction for
120 min.
Language Arts
& Reading
105 min.
Spanish
TEKS
BILINGUAL
English Language
Proficiency Standards
Curriculum Expectations, Recommendations, and Requirements
Language Arts and Reading TEKS:
 Follow new Second Grade Spanish Language Arts and Reading (SLAR) Curriculum on PCG
ELPS
English Language
Proficiency Standards
15 min.
30 min.
Social Studies
SECOND GRADE
ELPS
30 min.
English
ELPS:
 It is required that ELD be integrated in the reading/language arts block
 Written evidence of identified English language objectives in this content area is required
 Target literacy-based vocabulary, listening comprehension, and verbal expression, reading and writing
Social Studies TEKS
 Follow Second Grade Social Studies Curriculum on PCG
 Social studies content will be taught in English using sheltered instruction
 Implementation of linguistic accommodations in this content area is required

ELPS
English Language
Proficiency Standards
90 min.
Math
90 min.
Spanish
ELPS
English Language
Proficiency Standards
45 min.
Science
Science
15 min. 30 min.
Spanish English
Spanish can be used strategically to preview big ideas, to teach and monitor comprehension of abstract concepts and skills, to check for
understanding, and to assess mastery of concepts and skills
ELPS:
 It is required that ELD be integrated in the social studies block
 Written evidence of identified English language objectives in this content area is required
 Target social studies vocabulary, listening comprehension, and verbal expression, reading and writing
Math TEKS:
 Follow Second Grade Math Curriculum on PCG
ELPS:
 It is recommended that ELD be integrated in the math block
 Target math vocabulary, listening comprehension, and verbal expression, reading and writing
Science TEKS:
 Follow Second Grade Science Curriculum on PCG

Spanish should be used strategically to preview big ideas, to teach and monitor comprehension of abstract concepts and skills, to check for
understanding, and to assess mastery of concepts and skills
Health
15 min.
English
15 min.
Health
ELPS
English Language
Proficiency Standards
ELPS:
 It is required that ELD be integrated in the science and health block
 Written evidence of identified English language objectives in this content area is required
 Target science and health vocabulary, listening comprehension, and verbal expression, reading and writing
ELD – English Language Development
2nd grade bilingual students are expected to attain a minimum IPT score of level D by the end of the year.
Teachers will use each student’s most current IPT level to identify the minimum oral language objectives students must master throughout the year.
Recommended Time
Allotment for
Content
Area
TEKS
Primary
Language of
Instruction for
120 min.
Language Arts
& Reading
90 min.
Spanish
BILINGUAL
THIRD GRADE
TEKS
ELPS
Language Arts and Reading TEKS:
 Follow new Third Grade Spanish Language Arts and Reading (SLAR) Curriculum on PCG
ELPS
English Language
Proficiency Standards
30 min.
30 min.
Social Studies
Curriculum Expectations, Recommendations, and Requirements
English Language
Proficiency Standards
30 min.
English
ELPS:
 It is required that ELD be integrated in the reading/language arts block
 Written evidence of identified English language objectives in this content area is required
 Target literacy-based vocabulary, listening comprehension, verbal expression, reading & writing
Social Studies TEKS
 Follow Third Grade Social Studies Curriculum on PCG
 Social studies content will be taught in English using sheltered instruction
 Implementation of linguistic accommodations in this content area is required

ELPS
English Language
Proficiency Standards
90 min.
Math
60 min.
Spanish
ELPS
English Language
Proficiency Standards
30 min.
45 min.
Science
45 min.
English
ELPS:
 It is required that ELD be integrated in the social studies block
 Written evidence of identified English language objectives in this content area is required
 Target social studies vocabulary, listening comprehension, verbal expression, reading & writing
Math TEKS:
 Follow Third Grade Math Curriculum on PCG
ELPS:
 It is required that ELD be integrated in the math block
 Written evidence of identified English language objectives in this content area is required
 Target math vocabulary, listening comprehension, verbal expression, reading & writing
Science TEKS:
 Follow Third Grade Science Curriculum on PCG
 Science content will be taught in English using sheltered instruction

15 min.
English
ELPS
15 min.
Health
Spanish can be used strategically to preview big ideas, to teach and monitor comprehension of abstract concepts and skills, to check for
understanding, and to assess mastery of concepts and skills
English Language
Proficiency Standards
Spanish can be used strategically to preview big ideas, to teach and monitor comprehension of abstract concepts and skills, to check for
understanding, and to assess mastery of concepts and skills
ELPS:
 It is required that ELD be integrated in the science and health block
 Written evidence of identified English language objectives in this content area is required
 Target science and health vocabulary, listening comprehension, verbal expression, reading & writing
ELD – English Language Development
3rd grade bilingual students are expected to attain a minimum IPT score of level E by the end of the year.
Teachers will use each student’s most current IPT level to identify the minimum oral language objectives students must master throughout the year.
BILINGUAL
Recommended Time
Allotment for
Content
Area
TEKS
Primary
Language of
Instruction for
120 min.
Language Arts
& Reading
*Language of instruction based on Data
Analysis/ Instructional Plan
Required:
Minimum
30 min
Spanish
FOURTH GRADE
TEKS
ELPS
Curriculum Expectations, Recommendations, and Requirements
English Language
Proficiency Standards
Language Arts and Reading TEKS:
 If teaching primarily in English:
Follow Fourth Grade ELAR Curriculum on PCG
Include academic Spanish language instruction (SLAR TEKS)
 If teaching primarily in Spanish:
Follow Fourth Grade ELAR curriculum on PCG
Use Fourth Grade SLAR TEKS as a guide for Oral and Written Conventions
Include academic English language instruction (ELAR TEKS)
Required:
Minimum
30 min
English
30 min.
Social Studies
30 min.
English
ELPS:
 It is required that ELD be integrated in the reading/language arts block whether subject is being taught in Spanish or in English
 Written evidence of identified English language objectives in this content area is required
 Target literacy-based vocabulary, listening comprehension, verbal expression, reading & writing
Social Studies TEKS
 Follow Fourth Grade Social Studies Curriculum on PCG
 Social studies content will be taught in English using sheltered instruction
 Implementation of linguistic accommodations in this content area is required

ELPS
English Language
Proficiency Standards
90 min.
Math
90 min.
English
ELPS:
 It is required that ELD be integrated in the social studies block
 Written evidence of identified English language objectives in this content area is required
 Target social studies vocabulary, listening comprehension, verbal expression, reading & writing
Math TEKS:
 Follow Fourth Grade Math Curriculum on PCG
 Math content will be taught in English using sheltered instruction
 Implementation of linguistic accommodations in this content area is required

ELPS
English Language
Proficiency Standards
45 min.
Science
45 min.
English
ELPS
English Language
Proficiency Standards
For students at the beginning or intermediate English proficiency level, Spanish should be used strategically to preview big ideas, to teach and
monitor comprehension of abstract concepts and skills, to check for understanding, and to assess mastery of concepts and skills
ELPS:
 It is required that ELD be integrated in the math block
 Written evidence of identified English language objectives in this content area is required
 Target math vocabulary, listening comprehension, verbal expression, reading & writing
Science TEKS:
 Follow Fourth grade Science curriculum on PCG
 Science and health content will be taught in English using sheltered instruction
 Implementation of linguistic accommodations in this content area is required

15 min.
English
15 min.
Health
For students at the beginning or intermediate English proficiency level, Spanish should be used strategically to preview big ideas, to teach and
monitor comprehension of abstract concepts and skills, to check for understanding, and to assess mastery of concepts and skills
For students at the beginning or intermediate English proficiency level, Spanish should be used strategically to preview big ideas, to teach and
monitor comprehension of abstract concepts and skills, to check for understanding, and to assess mastery of concepts and skills
ELPS:
 It is required that ELD be integrated in the science and health block
 Written evidence of identified English language objectives in this content area is required
 Target science and health vocabulary, listening comprehension, verbal expression, reading & writing
ELD – English Language Development
4th grade bilingual students are expected to attain a minimum IPT score of level F by the end of the year.
Teachers will use each student’s most current IPT level to identify the minimum oral language objectives students must master throughout the year.
Recommended Time
Allotment for
Content
Area
TEKS
Primary
Language of
Instruction for
120 min.
Language Arts
& Reading
90 min.
English
BILINGUAL
FIFTH GRADE
TEKS
ELPS
Language Arts and Reading TEKS
 Follow Fifth Grade ELAR Curriculum on PCG
 ELAR content will be taught in English using sheltered instruction
 Implementation of linguistic accommodations in this content area is required
Required:
30 min.
Spanish
30 min.
Social Studies
Curriculum Expectations, Recommendations, and Requirements
English Language
Proficiency Standards

ELPS:
 It is required that ELD be integrated in the reading/language arts block
 Written evidence of identified English language objectives in this content area is required
 Target literacy-based vocabulary, listening comprehension, verbal expression, reading & writing
Social Studies TEKS
 Follow Fifth Grade Social Studies Curriculum on PCG
 Social studies content will be taught in English using sheltered instruction
 Implementation of linguistic accommodations in this content area is required
30 min.
English

ELPS
English Language
Proficiency Standards
90 min.
Math
90 min.
English
comprehension, verbal expression, reading & writing
Math TEKS:
 Follow Fifth Grade Math Curriculum on PCG
 Math content will be taught in English using sheltered instruction
 Implementation of linguistic accommodations in this content area is required
ELPS
English Language
Proficiency Standards
45 min.
English
15 min.
English
ELPS
English Language
Proficiency Standards
For students at the beginning or intermediate English proficiency level, Spanish should be used strategically to preview big ideas, to teach and
monitor comprehension of abstract concepts and skills, to check for understanding, and to assess mastery of concepts and skills
ELPS:
 It is required that ELD be integrated in the math block
 Written evidence of identified English language objectives in this content area is required
 Target math vocabulary, listening comprehension, verbal expression, reading & writing
Science TEKS:
 Follow Fifth Grade Science curriculum on PCG
 Science and health content will be taught in English using sheltered instruction
 Implementation of linguistic accommodations in this content area is required

15 min.
Health
For students at the beginning or intermediate English proficiency level, Spanish should be used strategically to preview big ideas, to teach and
monitor comprehension of abstract concepts and skills, to check for understanding, and to assess mastery of concepts and skills
ELPS:
 It is required that ELD be integrated in the social studies block
 Written evidence of identified English language objectives in this content area is required Target social studies vocabulary, listening

45 min.
Science
For students at the beginning or intermediate English proficiency level, Spanish should be used strategically to preview big ideas, to teach and
monitor comprehension of abstract concepts and skills, to check for understanding, and to assess mastery of concepts and skills
For students at the beginning or intermediate English proficiency level, Spanish should be used strategically to preview big ideas, to teach and
monitor comprehension of abstract concepts and skills, to check for understanding, and to assess mastery of concepts and skills
ELPS:
 It is required that ELD be integrated in the science and health block
 Written evidence of identified English language objectives in this content area is required
Target science and health vocabulary, listening comprehension, verbal expression, reading & writing
ELD – English Language Development
5th grade bilingual students are expected to attain a minimum IPT score of level F by the end of the year.
Teachers will use each student’s most current IPT level to identify the minimum oral language objectives students must master throughout the year.