This document discusses different approaches to educating English language learners (ELLs), including immersion, transitional, and bilingual programs. Immersion programs aim to fully immerse ELLs in English to facilitate a quick transition, while transitional programs ease ELLs into learning English with some initial support in their native language. Bilingual programs teach ELLs in their native language while also teaching English, with the goal of becoming bilingual. Each approach has pros and cons regarding supporting ELLs' academic and language development. The best program depends on factors like a student's English proficiency and age.